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Captain Chaos (I assume),

Hi,

Tnx for ur feedback!!!.

I am blessed with all kinds of aluminium profiles as I am an Engineer at an aluminium extrusion company!!! So the garage is filled with...

Hi Jesse B!

Tnx for your reply. I'm using dia 16mm rails. Yes I agree on the deflection and I have a sturdier design on hand - however I need to run the unit to cut out foam profiles for lost foam...

Update!

Completed assembly less the spindle attachment and stepper motors. Looking good so far - cant wait to run! (you'll notice my DIY furnace on the right on the first pic)
Looking for a...

Heya!,

Theres nothing like 'bad ideas' in DIY mate, only 'learning the hard way'....

How far are you with the unit? I would like to look at your design. What software will you be running -...

The advantages of CNC is 'in your face' obvious and I had to get this challenge on the way. The design is my own and I welcome advice on the way forward....

So here is my product from research...

Hi!

Tnx 4r your feedback!

Always glad to help! do u have an email ad that i can send drawingss to? will send info on the diffuser machining aswell

www.theworkshopsman.yolasite.com

Okay, how much is 'cheap' ? Buy those components in SA is for the rich and hopefully famous? When will you complete the project?

Are you working on a similar project?

Hi Mikie,

Thanks, Yes the idea is based on a kj66 but a bit smaller in comparison - the turbine and engine size depended on the compressor wheel I had in my workshop.....

Project a bit slow now...

Hi TC,

Just wana know how far are you with the project? Have you made the NGV and Turbine yet?

Hi there!!!

Yip I aspire it to be a gas turbine...... okay so if it dont run then maybe it could pass for a fancy doorstop (NooooT!). Fascinated with gas turbines and their ability to power large...

Hi Turbinecrazy,

I see you located in SA - so am I whereabout are you? I am buliding a smaller version of a KJ66 turbine and would like to know if you have built/are building something similar?

And so to date I have completed the shaft, housing, and lately the diffuser - quite impressed wid myself...... see pics....... I invite all enthusiasts to chat!!!

Bo jour Hedonc,

Nice to hear from you. Yes SA has a market for CNC macine tools. The little I had experience with - Siemens Sinumerik , Fanuc, Mazak , Haas..... . The only obstacle I see is...

Hi Greg, I would really like to get more info from you on how you milled the turbine wheel - I am building a smaller model (Dia 48mm) turbine and would like to know how did you mille the blade...

Good day to all! My name is Ahmed I reside in South Africa....... New to this forum and believe theres tons³ of knowledge herein. I have set up my home workshop - about a year now and my cravings are...