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Post by castororacing on Feb 13, 2021 22:50:49 GMT -5
Now that I'm $1,000 richer any advice on cnc routers? I'm clueless when it comes to this stuff just hoping to save a ton of time on bodies and fenders. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Anthony
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Post by ljo on Feb 13, 2021 23:26:02 GMT -5
Now that I'm $1,000 richer any advice on cnc routers? I'm clueless when it comes to this stuff just hoping to save a ton of time on bodies and fenders. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Anthony Look at the Shapeoko. |
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Post by Ember on Feb 13, 2021 23:57:48 GMT -5
Now that I'm $1,000 richer any advice on cnc routers? I'm clueless when it comes to this stuff just hoping to save a ton of time on bodies and fenders. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Anthony We don't need you getting any faster. Might I suggest a grinder and hatchet for future body and fender projects. I also heard jackhammers were excellent for axle holes. Any open box previously returned Harbor Freight tools will work nicely.  |
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Post by Eagle on Feb 14, 2021 1:07:29 GMT -5
I know ironband purchased a hobbyist one. I also know their are in expensive ones about the size of a half sheet of plywood.
I believe Joe will have the best info in this are.
You could also purchase a lot of CNC'd bodies from him for that $1000.
Remember it isn't just the tool. You also have to have the files. This usually means you need software to create them. This then requires experience to use the design software.
Please keep us posted.
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Post by Professor Moriarty on Feb 14, 2021 1:46:41 GMT -5
Hold on! Why are you $1,000 richer?
What is your budget, Anthony?
What are you drawing with?
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Post by Ember on Feb 14, 2021 2:07:20 GMT -5
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Post by Professor Moriarty on Feb 14, 2021 2:09:49 GMT -5
Oh snap! Amazing! Congrats! Please post a photo of the car if you have the time, Anthony. Thanks, Ember. |
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Post by castororacing on Feb 14, 2021 8:55:15 GMT -5
I know ironband purchased a hobbyist one. I also know their are in expensive ones about the size of a half sheet of plywood. I believe Joe will have the best info in this are. You could also purchase a lot of CNC'd bodies from him for that $1000. Remember it isn't just the tool. You also have to have the files. This usually means you need software to create them. This then requires experience to use the design software. Please keep us posted. Doug, I'm looking for something on the cheap side maybe in the $500 range if that's possible. I have no software and no clue so far! |
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Post by Ember on Feb 14, 2021 9:32:24 GMT -5
Anthony, please post a photo of the car when you get the chance. I would really like to see how the fenders turned out.
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Post by castororacing on Feb 14, 2021 10:02:55 GMT -5
Anthony, please post a photo of the car when you get the chance. I would really like to see how the fenders turned out. Will do, I dont have one with the wheels mounted but have a few along the way |
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Post by castororacing on Feb 14, 2021 10:21:03 GMT -5
Anthony, please post a photo of the car when you get the chance. I would really like to see how the fenders turned out. Will do, I dont have one with the wheels mounted but have a few along the way VA build 2021 imgur.com/gallery/G5mS43n |
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Post by castororacing on Feb 14, 2021 10:39:51 GMT -5
Not sure how to post directly but the link posted has some photos
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Post by Ember on Feb 14, 2021 10:50:51 GMT -5
castororacing awesome photos ! It's nice to see the progression of the build. Did you run both cars, or just the fastest one?
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Post by castororacing on Feb 14, 2021 10:53:13 GMT -5
castororacing awesome photos ! It's nice to see the progression of the build. Did you run both cars, or just the fastest one? The red car was about 2 thou faster so I messed with he black one. I only slowed it down and then cracked the rear spar taking it apart so many times. Couldn't get it back up to speed so kept it home. |
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Post by Ember on Feb 14, 2021 11:07:46 GMT -5
I bet those fenders are pretty strong as well, they're basically balsa plywood fenders. Nice out of the box thinking !
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