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Post by kevin on Dec 7, 2016 4:37:19 GMT
Welcome Osustang. Based on your profile pic, it looks like you are doing some very good work with your holsters. The use you've suggested is one I've not thought of, but that's the beauty of these machines, they are very versatile. As Aforww mentions if you are using leather, a drag knife might be an option and the M3 can be fitted with a laser and you to do some pretty awesome leather engraving. From what I know of them, all of the machines you mentioned are capable machines, but so far the M3 seems to have taken everything that's been thrown at it and performed well. Millright CNC seems to be committed to living up to it's motto to be the best value in CNC and has better product support than you will find anywhere.
Good luck. Keep us posted on your progress with Fusion. If you need any pointers with it, there's a tutorial under the resources tab on the Millright CNC homepage
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Post by jwx23 on Dec 29, 2016 19:53:39 GMT
Hello all, I found MillRight via Reddit HobbyCNC. I am very new to CNC and still in my lurking phase. This being said, I am really itching to get a CNC. The MillRight caught my attention for the price point and the plug'n'play assembled option (at least that's how I've read it). My background is in geology and computer programming (sounds weird, but it's totally a thing). With this in mind, my hope is to mill out some various geologically themed items not least of which includes two of my field sites. I have already been able to process the topographic data into 3D printable (STL) files. So, I am thinking running a similar workflow for a CNC machine would also be possible. I additionally have some other ideas which friends have already told me I need to "put pen to paper" so to speak and do it.
Usually I work in Adobe Illustrator or other Adobe products for work. I have successfully 3D printed designs created as SVG or STL from these software packages.
I intend to mainly work with various woods starting with MDF then moving to pines ideally ended up at burley or black walnut (I really like the way they look). Locally, I have access to the normal big box home improvement shops and some very poorly reviewed on Yelp lumber yards. That being said, I'm surrounded by lob lolly pine experts here in the Tarheel State so I've got to imagine there are more lumber yards to be found.
I've also seen Aforww's recent post on milling slate which, if possible, I would like to move into after getting familiar with woods. Being a geologist, something about milling your favorite rocks is just so appealing! I suspect I'll be looking into mask and goggles during that period and maybe some sort of dust reduction equipment. Best, JWX23
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Post by aforww on Dec 29, 2016 19:57:06 GMT
Just as a point of reference for your rock milling endeavors. I just looked at some good diamond bits. The kind wear diamond is imbedded in carbide. $$$$. Lol. So low cost machine, high cost bits might be a winner.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Dec 30, 2016 1:16:32 GMT
Welcome to the forum jwx23. It's always great to see people join the community from really diverse backgrounds. I think your approach of moving from soft to harder materials makes good sense. I hope we'll earn your business and that you'll share what you make.
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Post by jwx23 on Dec 30, 2016 3:01:36 GMT
Just as a point of reference for your rock milling endeavors. I just looked at some good diamond bits. The kind wear diamond is imbedded in carbide. $$$$. Lol. So low cost machine, high cost bits might be a winner. Yeah, I really do not expect that sort of thing to be cheap. It would be interesting to check out/source parts from geology oriented places. Welcome to the forum jwx23. It's always great to see people join the community from really diverse backgrounds. I think your approach of moving from soft to harder materials makes good sense. I hope we'll earn your business and that you'll share what you make. Thanks! I really like that you have an active community AND that you are active on it.
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Post by aforww on Dec 30, 2016 3:06:46 GMT
Well you've peaked my interest so I'll probably order a couple of cheaper ($20-$30) bits and try it on a couple samples I have. I need to get a solid geode slabbed or a half and try to engrave on that. Might see if I can get some granite and marble samples from home Depot to play with as well. Im turning into the official guinea pig of MillRight CNC projects lol.
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Post by jwx23 on Dec 30, 2016 5:11:26 GMT
Well you've peaked my interest so I'll probably order a couple of cheaper ($20-$30) bits and try it on a couple samples I have. I need to get a solid geode slabbed or a half and try to engrave on that. Might see if I can get some granite and marble samples from home Depot to play with as well. Im turning into the official guinea pig of MillRight CNC projects lol. I would suspect marble to be cut a bit more easily than the others. Here's to hoping you get granite and not "granite."
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Post by Derek the Admin on Dec 31, 2016 18:58:18 GMT
Just as a point of reference for your rock milling endeavors. I just looked at some good diamond bits. The kind wear diamond is imbedded in carbide. $$$$. Lol. So low cost machine, high cost bits might be a winner. Yeah, I really do not expect that sort of thing to be cheap. It would be interesting to check out/source parts from geology oriented places. Welcome to the forum jwx23. It's always great to see people join the community from really diverse backgrounds. I think your approach of moving from soft to harder materials makes good sense. I hope we'll earn your business and that you'll share what you make. Thanks! I really like that you have an active community AND that you are active on it. Thanks. This is fun for me! I started as a CNC hobbyist and turned it into a business. That keeps me passionate about it.
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Post by joefab on Jan 6, 2017 12:37:36 GMT
Hello All. I'm picking up a hardly used unit this afternoon from a fella on craigslist. I have over 20 years experience with programming and CNC from working as a manufacturing engineer. I'm looking forward to tinkering around with this machine. Hopefully I can find a little niche and make a few bucks with it too.
I anticipate having a few questions getting started. Thanks in advance!
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Post by JOHN LONSDORF on Jan 8, 2017 16:43:29 GMT
I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE FORUM, IT WOULD BE VERRY HELPFUL BECAUCE I JUST BOUGHT THE MILLRIGHT CNC
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Post by Derek the Admin on Jan 8, 2017 17:26:11 GMT
Welcome aboard guys! Nice to have you here.
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Post by lonsdorf61 on Jan 12, 2017 20:13:43 GMT
Well as most forums go, we need a proper introduction thread. A place to do the obvious and let folks know what our level of experience is and what we are here for. I have absolutely zero experience with cnc and haven't even purchased my MillRight cnc. However, it's in the works. Hopefully, this expands into a large working group of individuals where I can gain further insight. this is john lonsdorf i was wondering how do i download a picture or file from computer to cnc machiner
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Post by aforww on Jan 12, 2017 20:17:37 GMT
Well as most forums go, we need a proper introduction thread. A place to do the obvious and let folks know what our level of experience is and what we are here for. I have absolutely zero experience with cnc and haven't even purchased my MillRight cnc. However, it's in the works. Hopefully, this expands into a large working group of individuals where I can gain further insight. this is john lonsdorf i was wondering how do i download a picture or file from computer to cnc machiner Be more specific. Please as it depends on a few variables.
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Post by lonsdorf61 on Jan 12, 2017 20:21:55 GMT
my computer is in the house not in my shop i am going to use inkscape. so need to down load it to take it to my shop where the cnc machine is
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Post by aforww on Jan 12, 2017 23:10:24 GMT
my computer is in the house not in my shop i am going to use inkscape. so need to down load it to take it to my shop where the cnc machine is So you don't have a computer at the machine?
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