[apriorius]

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!

[Oldboy]

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

[LeeWay]

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

[Lodger]

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.

[escott76]

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.

[MetalBlade]

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[MetalBlade]

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!

[LUCKY13]

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

[escott76]

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

That particular circuit is based on the "Firefly" project which is derived from the AX84. Look around for AX84, you'll find their forums, links to suppliers, kits and way more. The host of their forums runs his own store, doberman amps I believe. I was able to cobble together my own independent tube reverb as well.
Tubes are fun and simple. It's easy to understand what the circuit is doing. Just be careful and follow the safety rules especially regarding the high voltage caps.
Building that amp was a very rewarding project. It's all mine, and I was even able to re-use some vintage tubes my grandfather (an old tv repairman) had given me. It's really a shame I'm not a better player

[hoss2006]

Make lots of conversion parts for customers worldwide and the occasional project or two.
Hoss

[jamiedaugherty]

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

www.daughertymotorsports.com

[apriorius]

Make lots of conversion parts for customers worldwide and the occasional project or two.
Hoss

Haha....one of your pictures reminded me of another one...see below

[LongRat]

I build custom RC cars.

[Joezx10r]

I build custom RC cars.

Whoa! Awesome.:cheers:

[eScott]

Suspension parts for BMW's.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=

[Riceburner98]

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.

[Adamj12b]

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

-Adam

[Riceburner98]

Unfortunately no.. It's really too labor-intensive for any type of production, but I do it anyway. LOL One "blank" button was machined, then a silicone mold made. (Smooth-On "OOMOO" works good) 11 "blanks" were then cast from 2-part urethane resin. The blanks were then machined with the graphics for each button. Another 2 molds were made of the buttons, now with graphics about .040" deep. (deepest I could go in the center with the .010" endmill) Now I cast up a load of buttons. Then into the machine they go, to have the back removed down to the graphics so they now pass all the way through. (leaving some "bridges" here and there to keep the tiny hanging details from breaking off) Then into a "blank" silicone mold with a smooth surface pressing against the front. I screw a lid with holes in it over the top to press the buttons firmly against the mold. Then fill the backs with white plastic, first a little bit and into the vacuum chamber to fill all the tiny areas, then fill the rest and into the pressure chamber while it sets up. Then pop them out, and you have buttons with graphics. Now if you want them to light up, you mill out the back *again* so the white part in the front is thin, then fill in with clear resin from the back. That's the part I'm having trouble with, I keep cutting through the sides due to the backlash in the Taig. (egg-shaped circles!) So I upgraded the Taig with some ballscrews and ball-slides for ways, but haven't tried the buttons yet. I can rapid at 400IPM, and have almost no backlash. I hope it works tonight.. Now if only I had the time to make one of those RC cars on Page 1.... The stuff I make is "neat", but the stuff these other guys make is freaking incredible...

[fretsman]

So I upgraded the Taig with some ballscrews and ball-slides for ways, but haven't tried the buttons yet. I can rapid at 400IPM, and have almost no backlash.

That's very interesting, do you by any chance have this documeted anywhere visually? I'm sure most of us in the Taig forum would love to hear about this conversion. There's even a thread started in there as well.

Thanks,
Dave

[Riceburner98]

It's kind of half-Taig half-mutant now... Not sure it quite qualifies as a "Taig" anymore.. I basically ripped off the X and Y axis and replaced them with a set of Thomson Superslide linear stages bolted together. I kept the Taig Z axis and ER16 setup. I almost sheared off a finger when it got caught between the working plate and the end of the Superslide as I was cleaning off the ballscrew. (probably 150IPM into my finger with a "shearing" movement.. I let go of the button as soon as I felt the horrible pain. If it had been G-code I'm sure I would have sheared off the finger or at least cut it horribly. The slides can generate 650lbs of force, probably less with my 280-ish OZ motors..) I need to make some "way" covers to keep chips and my fingers out. I'll have to take some pictures and find the Taig thread. I don't want to take this one off topic any more than I have... Lets see some more projects guys! Anyone do any RC helicopter parts?