Monday, January 31, 2022

More CNC fun

We have panels!!!  At the end of the day it all went pretty good - mostly.  I got in the shop tonight, loaded up the first panel, loaded the program, and carved away.  A couple of learnings from tonight.  

1.  Just because the feed chart *says* you can run at 'x' inches/minute doesn't mean you _have_ to run there.  A little slower is an advantage, particularly on smaller tools.  Yep, snapped a mill.

2.  Dealing with warped plywood makes having a partner who can act as a dynamic clamp a real help.  

I'm sure I will have to refine this joint a bit, but for right now - it's zero clearance between the hatch and the back end.


Next up - epoxy on the trailer floor (underside, and maybe some bedliner? (suggestions welcome).  

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