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Depending on the detail of the design, could it be possible to achieve your goal with a drag knife?

Thanks Brady.
I will follow up soon.
Look forward to seeing some images posted here or around on the forum, the only way I can think to repay your help.

- Zach

Brady -

I will put this advice into practice immediately, should greatly improve the quality of parts and my process.

I am aware of the speed ramping issue, particularly with the process I...

Brady -

I machine blocks of maple
Roughing - Onsrud 1/2" BN > 8000RPM > 5.5 IPS > 25% - 50%
Finishing - Onsrud 1/4" BN > 12000RPM > 4-5 IPS > 50%
Broken Bit - Tapered CARBIDE END MILL,...

Had my first bit break.

What would cause the roughing cut and finishing cut on a part not to line up properly? Assuming all temporary zeroing is the same, the Z is zero, and the part is held in...

Thanks! Saves me from going forward blind. Good to know I had the Feed and Speed on the money.

Hello All,

I have been making 3D wooden molds for a few months now; and have learned alot about the shopbot and cutting techniques from this forum.

I am currently working on a mold with 1/8"...