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  1. #1
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    So what do you make?

    Tons of posts here about upgrades, repairs, issues....but I'm curious to see what you guys actually put out with your CNC mills. I bought mine for my business, no idea really what I'm going to make with it but it seemed like a nice addition to the shop. Love to see what these smaller mills are capable of, so post pics of the work you're most proud of!

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    Take a look at the pictures on the two web sites. And keep in mind the parts were made with Milling & Lathes.

    http://www.modelengineeringsoc.com/

    http://www.cabinfeverexpo.com/Pictures.html

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    Here is a link to my site. I make blade guards for tablesaws. This was the reason I caught the cnc bug.

    http://leestyron.com/gallery.php
    Lee

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    An excellent question

    Parts for my 1972 Pacemaker, throttle and shifter handles, some unique hinges.

    Little machines for home. Electric cocktail stirring device, stepper controlled window shades, toys for christmas, and a lathe. I can't wait to see if it works.

    Pics when I get a chance.

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    Combat robots, non-combat robots, guitar amps and effects, glass working tools, model airplane and helicopter parts, and a bunch more stuff. A small sample of some of the work I've done http://gallery.me.com/escott76#gallery That's mostly just the stuff I do for fun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by escott76 View Post
    Combat robots, non-combat robots, guitar amps and effects, glass working tools, model airplane and helicopter parts, and a bunch more stuff. A small sample of some of the work I've done http://gallery.me.com/escott76#gallery That's mostly just the stuff I do for fun.
    Nice work!

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    Quote Originally Posted by escott76 View Post
    Combat robots, non-combat robots, guitar amps and effects, glass working tools, model airplane and helicopter parts, and a bunch more stuff. A small sample of some of the work I've done http://gallery.me.com/escott76#gallery That's mostly just the stuff I do for fun.

    There is alot of cool work there, nice job! I really like your amp. Where can I get onfo for the electric setup for amps and such like this.
    I would love to build some fo my son, an a screamers for myself.

    Jess

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    Just like some of the others, check out my site:

    www.daughertymotorsports.com

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    I build custom RC cars.


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    Quote Originally Posted by LongRat View Post
    I build custom RC cars.

    Whoa! Awesome.:cheers:

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    Nice RC car!!! Besides making all sorts of little parts for work (I build test fixtures), I make these in my "spare" time... HVAC controllers for Replica Lamborghini's. I milled the buttons, made a mold of them and cast them in black plastic, then mill out the backs and fill with white plastic. I use a modified Taig mill and a .010" endmill to cut the graphics. I've cut some AL and steel parts for my engine swap projects before as well.. Of course, once you get started, you always want bigger. The Taig has way too small of a cutting area for the parts I want to make.



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    Those are cool. Do you have more pictures of the button process?

    -Adam
    www.adambrunette.com - Converting My Harbor Freight X2 And My Jet Jvm-830 Knee Mill, As well as many other projects.

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    Quote Originally Posted by apriorius View Post
    Tons of posts here about upgrades, repairs, issues....but I'm curious to see what you guys actually put out with your CNC mills. I bought mine for my business, no idea really what I'm going to make with it but it seemed like a nice addition to the shop. Love to see what these smaller mills are capable of, so post pics of the work you're most proud of!
    I have not really done anything with my mill yet except experiment and get the feel of it. I plan to try to make electric guitars and basses, I'll probably start out trying to make a fretless bass just because I don't know how I'm going to cut the grooves for frets yet. I also want to make beefed up versions of car parts that are too delicate to find intact in the real world anymore.

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