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    I'm so glad you posted this. I remember seeing it awhile back, but was having trouble finding it last time I looked. It's bookmarked now!

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    Well here goes the 3rd iteration of this project.

    I won't bother with posting #2 as it was just working out bugs.

    Working parts milled in .093 brass
    [ 1/8" non-ferrous 2 flute machining bit from Niagra Cutters, .3 ips, .1 plunge (ramped over .5"), 16k rpm, .02" passes = @ 3.5 hrs to cut ... I could probably up the speeds on this but i am still being conservative]

    to be mounted in a nautical inspired mahogany door that I am in the midst of cutting. [design pic attached]

    Thanks to Greg, I incorporated the gear you drew, and it adds a ton to the design. (note: your drill points for the shoulder bolts needed correction, FYI)

    got some love at the So-Cal camp where I "showed & told" today. Best compliment was from Bill (Palumbo) who said "I want one, even though I have no idea what I would do with it"

    When I get the cut file cleaned up, I'll post.

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    Chris,

    That is going to be one cool door. Great job.

    Where do you purchase your Niagar cutter?

    Thanks

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    that is too cool.
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    That's beautiful, Chris! I love what you've done with this. What problem did you have with the hole spacing? Mine worked fine. Thanks for posting, Chris.

    Greg

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    Nils, I bought the cutters @ http://www.centerlineind.com/ amazingly cheap too. around $6 for the 1/8".

    Greg, it may have been a file translation error but when I brought your drawing into Rhino the shoulder bolt holes were just slightly non-concentric. the first backer board I cut jammed about halfway.
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    Chris,
    I admire the dedication to seeing a project thru like this and like Bill I see things like this and say "I want one too", not that I would have a specific use for it right away but it's similar to this tool addiction we all suffer from, "we just have to have it!"

    I have a suggestion for the outside of the door, if you have the modeling skills to model a mermaid in a pose in such a way that she is holding this opening or do some type of Jules Verne inspired design.

    But why stop there! You could model the living room into the control room of the Nautilus complete with a periscope...(this is what happens when you watch too much tv as a kid!)
    GOOD JOB CHRIS

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    Oh wow!
    That looks great Chris.
    Thanks for sharing and especially the inspiration.
    I have a plan in mind using your iris design but its probably a few months before I can get started on it.

    I can't wait to see it installed in the door.

    Scott

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    Funny you should mention that Jack, The reason I havent finished the door as of yet is that I am still playing around with drawings for a carved Kraken (the giant squid that attacks the Nautilus in 20,000 leagues) motif for the outside of the door's upper panel.
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    I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Keep up the good work.

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