The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread
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AKNick
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Been a while! Life is sure busy with a 1.5 & 4.5 year old kids!
Lots happening. Building a power tool bench to get the “hurt you fast if daddy forgets to unplug it stuff” I just finished a third coat of Shellac. Then some gray paint, followed by wheels.
My 104NG is getting there. Need to program the wing servos next for matching.
I made the plunge and bought an enclosed XTool 40W diode laser. Quite a spendy little booger, but this was for me the best option safety wise for getting started with minions in the house along with a few other things. Hoping to design a small rc plane and then grow from there. Hard to beat a CO2 laser, but yikes those are expensive.
Some things I’ve downloaded and cut after playing with soooo many settings.
Lots happening. Building a power tool bench to get the “hurt you fast if daddy forgets to unplug it stuff” I just finished a third coat of Shellac. Then some gray paint, followed by wheels.
My 104NG is getting there. Need to program the wing servos next for matching.
I made the plunge and bought an enclosed XTool 40W diode laser. Quite a spendy little booger, but this was for me the best option safety wise for getting started with minions in the house along with a few other things. Hoping to design a small rc plane and then grow from there. Hard to beat a CO2 laser, but yikes those are expensive.
Some things I’ve downloaded and cut after playing with soooo many settings.
Snoopy1
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Can it cut light plywood 3 mm thick, more info.
AKNick
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All day long with one pass using a 40W module 85% power @16mm/s. This one can fit a 20”x24” sheet inside it… but usable is about 10x19. I’ve cut basswood ply and birch ply 3mm. Theres videos of guys cutting a 2x4 with it……
Last few years diode lasers have become very powerful. Now it’s all about leaning focus/power/speed/passes for the best result.
The company I got the XTool S1 40W from is based out of Canada, Modern Electronica. They were the only ones willing to ship And enclosed laser to Alaska. I really wanted the P2 but decided to start with the S1 and if I really get into it, I’ll get an industrial CO2 for about the same price. A diode laser has material limitations due to its wavelength… with that said you can get a 2W IR laser module for this which is basically a fiber laser. Kinda cool. There I go… talking about another hobby within a hobby. Geeking out a bit ha ha ha
TonyHallo
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This post is what the Postman didn't bring. I learned last week that Robart is ceasing the retract and landing gear operation. I'm surprised to see only one post about this . I guess no one is building these days?
I sent them and email and ordered 8 torque links and clevis pins for the Robo Struts for the Cherokee. I hope to build a second Cherokee and can make all the other parts for the Robo Struts. I'll a spare set and a new set for the Cherokee plus two to make the gear for the 30% Chipmunk.
I sent them and email and ordered 8 torque links and clevis pins for the Robo Struts for the Cherokee. I hope to build a second Cherokee and can make all the other parts for the Robo Struts. I'll a spare set and a new set for the Cherokee plus two to make the gear for the 30% Chipmunk.
Service at Futaba? Although this model sells pretty cheap used.