by Bob Warfield | May 30, 2020 | Blog, Cool
If you’re like me, you were glued to the SpaceX Falcon 9 manned launch earlier today. I’ve been watching launches since I was a little boy. My dad would get me up early and we’d cheer them on. My earliest memory was the Gemini flight that had the...
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by Bob Warfield | May 29, 2020 | Blog, Feeds and Speeds, Machining Techniques
Increase Tool Life, Reduce Tool Wear: 2019 Easy Guide This guide will show you 11 ways to radically increase your tool life and reduce tool wear. Plus it will explain the details and mechanisms of tool wear, discuss how to calculate tool wear, and describe tool life...
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by Bob Warfield | May 26, 2020 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Router, Machining Techniques
Large Part Machining can be daunting, but it can also be a real competitive advantage. If you have the only shop in your area capable of handling bigger parts, you’ve got a leg up on the competitive. It’s not always practical to have a machine...
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by Bob Warfield | May 26, 2020 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Projects, CNC Router
Complete CNC Router Parts [DIY Guide] Select a Part: Frame Table Spindle Ways Drive CNC Controller Accessories This Guide to DIY CNC Router Parts is designed for exploration and learning. This page is the home page and visual table of contents. Click the menu above...
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by Bob Warfield | May 23, 2020 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Products, CNC Projects, Machining Techniques
Complete Guide to Fixture Plates, Tooling Plates, and Modular Fixtures A Fixture Plate (also called Tooling Plates and Modular Fixtures) can save you a tremendous amount of time and work when setting up a CNC Machine. This Complete Guide walks you through what they...
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by Bob Warfield | May 19, 2020 | Blog, CNC Projects, Cool
Need Some Model Steam Engine Plans? Here’s one from my archives. It’s not finished, but wouldn’t take much to finish it up and start machining. This project was inspired by the Engineman’s (John Bentley’s) gorgeous naval brass version of...
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