Looks very good, nicely done!

Thanks guys, I was surprised that it actually picked up the little wisps on the feathers. It was really easy too. I showed a friend and he now wants all his band members to get an inlay logo on their guitars and stuff, funny.

Looks great Tom....sorry if this is stated somewhere already, but are you using Aspire for that or something else?
Mark

Aspire 4.5. After thinking about it more I bet it would work great for solid surface applications. hmm

Well, was running the router for a small job while listening to my favorite college football game and my cheapo spindle pump died. Looks like I'm going to hook-up a temporary backup while I order another 2 this time.

Does anyone know what software allows you to create the parts for buck forms for modeling (don't know if I'm explaining it correctly). I want to fabricate some automotive fenders and need to learn how to make the forms in a software to make on the router. Does anyone understand what I'm looking for?

Just looked up what you want to do on Google and came across this video. Is this the kinda thing you are doing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJFSXIP6Vw8

If so it says they used 3dsMax (whatever that is) to produce the parts.

Not much I know but all I could find visually...

Cheers

If you can model in sketchup, you could use a command called 'Intersect Faces'
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Yep, thats the kind of thing! Sorry to seem so lazy, I was heading to bed when I asked the question and didn't think of looking on youtube. Now I'm awake again and looking. Thanks guys.:)

Sketch Up, Rhino, 3ds max to name a few

Cut 3d (included if you buy Aspire) is good at slices too.
...and it's affordable.

I'd almost be better off making the buck by eye, it'd take me forever to learn to create one, I haven't done but one 3d anything and wasn't too happy with the time required to cut. Guess I'll have to actually look cut3d a bit more to see what I can and can't do. I thought it only made consecutive slices and not spaced.

What is the most common name of that process?

You can slice with Aspire if I remember correctly

I wanted to wish everyone (in the US anyway) a Happy Thanksgiving! Now go out there and shop for the deals!:D

Thanks Tom and likewise to all the MM brothers!
Mark

Happy Turkey Day

This is a guitar I'm in the middle of spraying.
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It still needs polished.

Super cool.

Thanks Alan.

Link to some Moroccan panels I cut for a TV cabinet (which I'll get to when I finish it) here
and another
and the completed panels

Nice artwork & paint !
Is that inlay into the body ?!

Thanks Robert, yes, both inlay are black walnut, I also made the guitar with a little help from Danilo's file conversion handy work. Ended up making several blank attempts out of mdf to make sure the neck and hardware all fit correctly. The customer was REALLY happy and his army buddies loved it as well.

Very nice Sir.

Any projects of inspiration lately Tom?

None really to speak of, just a few projects here and there, quick money makers. I did do a job recently that consisted of a piece of maple 1 1/2" x 3/4" x 48" that had 80 1/4" 45 degree slots 5/16" deep evenly spaced across the 3/4", 250 ct. Not at all exciting but perfect job for the MM, all repeating. Put in clamp jig, push the button, rinse and repeat :) The job took 4 days and netted $2.5K++. I took pics on my phone but deleted most for needed space.

How about you? Anything impressive like your last year's halloween projects?

I am actually thinking of some ideas for this Halloween. Just got back from NYC so I am enjoying the quiet.

I am planning a vanity that will have extensive 2.5d work for 100% of the face. I Will post pics of that when time completed

I have a bunch of mirrors I need to frame. Got a bunch for free. Have the glass cutter, just never did it.

I've seen several frame designs on ebay that I thought would be really nice. I think under $20, reasonable imo.

"Happy Thanks Giving" to all here in the States. Hope you can enjoy time off spent with Loved-ones and friends. Travel safely.

Same to you and yours

Happy Thanksgiving.

Here comes a Drag Knife!

I'll order bearings and try to cut the parts this week, if I can squeeze it in.:)

Will be very interested Tom, I have had those plans for a while now but have never done anything with them.

The plans can easily confuse, but I've figured them out.

I just realized that I haven't posted anything in almost a year, shame on me! Hope all is doing well.

Quick update, #117 running like a charm, no problems to report, no real upgrades. Did install a SSR for the BOB function lights on the control box. I've been buying a part here and there for a vacuum table when I think of it. (put that on the To Do list). I've been pulled in so many directions this year that my plans for the 4th axis has been on hold (although I have the majority of parts needed, just no time). Oh, I did add a cheapy misting nozzle to help on ali (haven't tried it yet other than set-up).

Bruce the drag knife works well but you definitely have to use the drag knife gadget in mach for thicker material. I had to make a couple of attempts to make the knife. I'll have to video it next time I use it (got a GoPro copy for Christmas;))

My spare time the last couple months or so has been spent on building an 80 watt CO2 Laser to add 3D carving and etching to my arsenal. Its a stand alone unit so it won't be mounted to the router or anything (again buying and making parts as I can afford). The cool thing about it is that the things I learned while making my MM applies to it as well. The optics and the laser controls are the only real new things to learn, more about this some other time.

Good to see you posting again.:)

Yeah I didn't realize how long it had been, I do read what's going on with others but just didn't think I had anything really to say about my own stuff. I'll try harder though.:rolleyes:

New Year's greetings to all! May your new year prosper and may you learn something new you hadn't known before. Discovery can keep your mind young.

Awesome to see you posting more often.

Happy New year Tom