heritage machining
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I'm going to try and use it for a few practical applications like I need a cover in the bobcat where a old switch was that I don't need so I thought I would try and print one with all the clips next on the back
CPS
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its not quite ready for public viewing 
William127
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I'm looking into a cheap laser at the moment, seen some excellent videos of the Creality falcon 22w but it's about a grand, bit much for a toy!
Seen plenty of cheap used stuff for a couple of hundred quid, think that's the sensible start. Then it's either a smallish loss if I don't get into it or a cheap stepping stone to something better
All these things are amazing tech for very little money really though
JerryRtilt
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Interesting
Origin + Workstation = Your Precision Workshop
Shaper Origin + Workstation combine computer-guided accuracy with hand-held familiarity. Cut with unparalleled precision, flexibility and efficiency.www.shapertools.com
Extremely simple and incredibly clever
Perhaps technically not a CNC as such tbf
so many potential uses
R
Rob65
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I did a bit of reading and watching YouTube videos and came to the conclusion that 20w laser with air assist was about the minimum to cut plywood etc.I'm looking into a cheap laser at the moment, seen some excellent videos of the Creality falcon 22w but it's about a grand, bit much for a toy!
Seen plenty of cheap used stuff for a couple of hundred quid, think that's the sensible start. Then it's either a smallish loss if I don't get into it or a cheap stepping stone to something better
All these things are amazing tech for very little money really though
Like you say it’s a lot of cash for something you may or may not use much.
I’m looking to use the laser just to learn the system. My one was £130 on evilbay. It’s probably got enough power to cut paper gaskets but that’s about it.
I’m looking to put a plasma torch on it like the guy in this video
I don’t think it’s going to last long once it gets plasma cutting dust and sparks all over it but by that time I’ll know if it’s worth investing further or if I let the idea drop.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
that chisel at 32 seconds
@Routy56 a straight Binzel torch is going to cost you more than the advertised 150 quid
... I have one I bought for my little magic eye profiler, years ago and was bloody dear then wonder what Fakir he pinched the nail bed from
.. neat idea though
William127
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My minimal research has also got Mr thinking that 20w, air assisted is a minimum to actually do what I want. There's a used one close to me, up for 200 quid. I might try him at £150 after Christmas, on the proviso that he shows me it working!
Can see a lot of productive fun for the outlay, if they work as advertised....
R
Rob65
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The straight plasma torches are surprisingly cheap. About £35 ish.a straight Binzel torch is going to cost you more than the advertised 150 quid
I have one that mysteriously arrived when I bought my palms cutter
Quattromike
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We run hypertherm xpr torch and I think a set of consumable tips for it is more than £35 
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They do cut quite a bit though
.They do cut quite a bit though
heritage machining
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My Printer was secondhand 60 quid on Facebook marketplace so a cheap introduction
kabin man
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https://www.do3d.com/product-page/i...mk-39-full-body-armor-free-3d-printable-model
After looking at 3d printers a bit last week because of this thread, look what popped up on my t/line...
Not quite a beginner project,
After looking at 3d printers a bit last week because of this thread, look what popped up on my t/line...
Not quite a beginner project,
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
World’s biggest 3D-printed villa
A new building in Dubai has been officially recognised as the world’s biggest 3D-printed villa.
www.theconstructionindex.co.uk
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