3D Flat Pack Models!

[fabrun]

no animals had been hurt during this modeling operation
i promise

[Gerald D]

My dream is to come up with fake rhino horn that fools most of the Asians most of the time. That should generate some income while saving some rhino.

[Kobus_Joubert]

If you scratch long enough in those dustbins you might just cook up something.

[fabrun]

let's add some new things

[fabrun]

and

[PEU]

Fabrice, models look great, one suggestion, using edges of other shape than rounded or plain 90degrees adds a lot of machining time, they look great on the screen but take a long time to machine.
Just a comment, Im not saying its impossible to cut what you designed.

[fabrun]

i understand pablo
round edge is for more comfort

[Travish]

Fabrice,

What software are you using to slice a 3d model up into the slotted pcs like this?

Thanks,
Travis

[fabrun]

hi travis
solidworks

[Greg J]

Originally Posted by PEU

Fabrice, models look great, one suggestion, using edges of other shape than rounded or plain 90degrees adds a lot of machining time, they look great on the screen but take a long time to machine.
Just a comment, I'm not saying its impossible to cut what you designed.

Pablo,

I'm struggling with the same issue. Trying to design around the issue, but still in the design stage as of today. When I finish designing the base for a burl table I'm currently working on, I'll let you know. The creative process is a slow one for myself, but I never said I was fast.

[fabrun]

let's add this
can be useful to hold sunglasses or earring

[fabrun]

hi everyone
last add

[PEU]

Nice!

Suggestion, make the seat area more anatomic, instead of a flat surface you can use 2 or three parts to make it more comfortable.

[lunaj76]

I really like it, my wife wants one for our wedding anniversary.

[fabrun]

thanks alot

good suggestion Pablo (for a futur version!)

lunaj76, pm send


everything hold on without glue, use of a "key part"

[Gerald D]

You can make the corner cuts much less:

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[fabrun]

thanks gerald for this good advice

[Kobus_Joubert]

I have cut some of your designs, and because I have to use a 6mm or sometimes a 9mm bit to give me length to cut through 19mm ply, that corner comes out smaller by itself.

[fabrun]

today let's add a mirror frame
a flat version and a decorated version

[PEU]

Fabrice, you need your MM built ASAP, with your design talent it will pay for itself in no time!

Once Again, very nice!!!

[fabrun]

thanks again pablo
i'm living in a so small country (but very beautiful, have a look: http://www.reunion.fr/)
it means small market
nevertheless, i have the aim to build a little cnc

[KenC]

BEautiful! How long does it take to cut?

[fabrun]

i don't have the answer now but will give one later

[fabrun]

hi everyone
here are the new objects
thanks

[PEU]

Excelent designs! you should submit them to YankoDesign.com !

Are you using models designed by you or using free models available online? I tried to slice rhino or other surface models in Solidworks and never got the the procedure worked out completely.

[fabrun]

thanks pablo
all the models are off course designed by me from scratch, only the rhino and the head was made from 3d reference
if you have a problem in a slice, send me the file, i will have a look

[hennie]

Fabrice can I also send you a file?

[fabrun]

yes, of course (use the email in my website)

[fabrun]

one more

[Kobus_Joubert]

Ok I will take a 4,2 meter one to use it for a Satellite Dish.