Thread: Cool Cnc Tips And Tricks!

Originally Posted by Mikej

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Cheers,
Mike.

Now why don't ALL swash plate tools look like this?? No stripping the entire head or leaving the only bit that really makes it look like a heli off til last thing!!

Originally Posted by pug907

Now why don't ALL swash plate tools look like this?? No stripping the entire head or leaving the only bit that really makes it look like a heli off til last thing!!

because it was made by somebody with a brain
and not an expert sat in an office designing it

this is true for many things in life
the ones that make/repair products have a better understanding of what is the best way to make an item
than someone with a degree sat down designing things that has never got their hands dirty

Originally Posted by electricsceadu

because it was made by somebody with a brain
and not an expert sat in an office designing it

this is true for many things in life
the ones that make/repair products have a better understanding of what is the best way to make an item
than someone with a degree sat down designing things that has never got their hands dirty

I spent 20 years as a toolmaker, you don't have to tell me. They find a new button in the software, press it, wondering what marvels it will reveal and then want it made, no matter that it's unmakeable, and or impractical, or just a complete waste of "OUR" time . I'm glad I've left those days a long way behind me!!

nice haydn
and knowing you the tolerances will be absolutley spot on
beautiful design as ever

stu

Originally Posted by lower

nice haydn
and knowing you the tolerances will be absolutley spot on
beautiful design as ever

stu

Thanx Stu!..
I remember saying I needed to make one and you said it was already done...and ya did send me a link ...but I needed to make one for myself and out of my own brain so the opertunity arouse when Mike needed one and was prepared to drive from Henley to get it made...This is not an original concept guys...like most things in the world its been said and done before...I did however make my own design and didnt copy any parts or ideas...Mike was there and he gave me some vital measurements and made a drawing and adjusted for some tool boundrys and presto it popped out the acrylic in a few min's to Mike's delight...seeing the smile on his face knowing he wouldnt have to strip his heli down to set the swash level was cool...now to make my own as well hehehe!
Thanx again!
Haydn

Hi volt, should you ever be somewhere near portsmouth(heaven knows why!!), give me a shout. I've got a whole tray full of FC3's, some new, some wierd and wonderful shapes. Most still useable, yours if you want them. No good sitting in my garage doing nuffing. I've offered johnny Bravo my old mics etc (very cheap), but you're welcome to have a root through the other gear I have, if it will help you out. I did have a copy of mastercam 8 somewhere!!
Cheers, Andy.

Originally Posted by pug907

Hi volt, should you ever be somewhere near portsmouth(heaven knows why!!), give me a shout. I've got a whole tray full of FC3's, some new, some wierd and wonderful shapes. Most still useable, yours if you want them. No good sitting in my garage doing nuffing. I've offered johnny Bravo my old mics etc (very cheap), but you're welcome to have a root through the other gear I have, if it will help you out. I did have a copy of mastercam 8 somewhere!!
Cheers, Andy.

Hi Andy

I think may have to take a drive there...my little one needs to see some more ocean and have a splash soon too...thanx for the offer thats very kind of of you...I dont have a large collection of enginnering stuff just yet..need some blocks and V type too..as have needed those a few times..but have a collection of CNC stuff for retrofitting machines need to really finnish mine..have you got dropbox?..if not pm me an email address you would want to register and you will get some free web space for file,s then I can share photos designs and ideas with you...Johhny has done the same..
Cheers
haydn

Originally Posted by Mslater

NO!!! Screw it down - The tape lifts it and tears the bottom finish away. Thats what all the extra holes are in your fins etc

Wow Mark, you have the Mrs well trained. She even hoovers the CF dust away for you.

Originally Posted by VOLT

Oh Yes one more Thing!...
Thats cutting Ali with a single Flute high speed cutter..no cooling or lubrication required...
and you get to see my ugly mug at the end of the vid!
Pleased to meet you!

Wicked, aiiiight?!

Originally Posted by sam cooper s

I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Haydn's work first hand today, and to say I was impressed would be an understatement, the stuff this guy can make is amazing, and he clearly has a real passion for his work. His 1000 size heli is simply amazing. And the workshop.... ultimate man cave :-)

Haydn I am going to crash my 600 pro so you can make me some new parts, and some personalised skids would be nice too

Thanx Sam..

once ya have crashed the nuts and bolts outa all the parts ya got....we wil scrape up the left over bits and create you a samfankenstien work of art! hehehe..that flys that is! Thanx for delivering my PLANK! I love it...gotta get some airtime now....and will make your funfly thats for sure....Hoefully we can get Stu "LOWER" Our local 3-D Nutter to come and demo it....its just crazy wht he does with it....Its like a slowmotion replay of something you know just amazing that happenend..but you can relish the moment and savour all the little moves you dont see as a NORMAL pilot!..hehehehe

Just to show ya what Sam's on about...these are the Stuart,s Frames in production...He requested a forward "HOTROD" type Rake and a 45 degree spay on the skids as well as an overall chop on the height..so who am I to disagree with a 3-D Pilots request heheheheh!..





you see these are to convert what he already has to something a little more special
..But Stu has Flown the Volt 700 and........ was warned he would love it...so now Stu's busy kicking some parts around already in antisipation of things to come!

cheers

H

I Dig my CNC machine boys and girls...Its a pretty nifty creation device!

i still love looking at pictures of that frame, its a beast for sure. very solid frame. i cant wait to get my hands on it. dont forget copterx tail unit
and im sure we can take a little trip out to the localish fun fly, you know the look on my face when i get a chance to fly superava