A genuine great resource and build log: 5BearsCNC
Category: Tooling
Tooling (generally for machining) but in all shapes and sizes)
In my experience, the undisputed master of “Tooling Pr0n”
I’ve had this fantastic site bookmarked for some years now, and thought I’d put it up for future reference. It has, as it states on the main page: …over 85 web pages containing 2658 different annotated photographs, 70 animations, plus 325 Read more…
General CNC Wood/Metal/Plastic/Composites Router Bit Information
Several decent links: – This from the Fab Academy: Router Bit Basics – Decent basic description of the material types used in the above: Onsrud Cutter Tools (toolssxp.com) – AmanaTool.com’s description of various cutters: CNC Router Bits Cutting MDF/Plywood/Laminates: Read more…
Clamping Tips
Found these reading various forums, and thought they were significant enough to keep track of. In no particular order or sort: – Spherical Clamping Washers: Clamp nut or cap screw is evenly loaded and clamping pressure is uniform, and square Read more…
Drag Knife, Tangential Knife
Oooh! Sharp Objects! *coughs* A Drag Knife. Name is fairly descriptive of its purpose. The Spindle drags the knife behind it, cutting through the surface material. The material has to be fairly thin (think X-Acto style blades) in order for Read more…
CNC Plotting
Let’s re-invent the wheel, while we’re at it! When I was a kid, plotters were the first printers I was exposed to (computer wise). I was in awe of them. Well, I’ve got this CNC machine, just sitting around… Two Read more…