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Well, nearly the entire motion and going trains are done. Still need to work on the pallets and related bits. Need to save something for tomorrow Photos below. Going better than expected, which is a releaf. Hope to have more here soon!

Will do!

PS- the blue tape is just there to hold a small part I would absolutely lose or misplace if not for, well, blue tape

For anyone still interested, below are some photos of the progress on Claytons Harmonic Oscillator clock. Motion and motive trains should be completed this weekend.

Although I wouldn't recommend using it similar to a router table ( by any means ) if you are referring to using it with a bottom bearing it's feasible. But beyond dangerous, which is 99% of the concern, is that it's also impractical. Consider the interference you may have with the gantry, holding it...

That is, hands down, the BEST informational post I have read in 4 years. It has quelled my concern about an upcoming project requiring machining with the shark. Even beyond that has me kinda pumped to get to it. Honestly, this SHOULD become a thread headed up by Rando to which I would absolutely fol...

Wow. Exactly the post i was looking for! Soon I will need to cut a .375 thick block of aluminum 3"x3" to add radius inside corners to it. Of anyone could share thier experience with bits, feeds and speeds it would be extremely appreciated!

Agree with Bill, a vacuum table is the way to go eventually. Although I do not have one at home I have 2 where I work and the advantages are worth the time and investment. If properly designed it can be zoned to allow holding of small parts yet have area coverage for the largest projects. The limiti...

New project begins! I will start Claytons Harmonic Oscillator clock programming tomorrow. This will take a bit longer than the last ones as materials are much greater hence it's of a greater cost. That said, with this project I will try to post photos as this one goes along.

I might tend to agree, with a twist. What I find is I spend quite a bit of time sorting out the plans to nest the parts to the appropriate material thicknesses. As to whether that translates into more computer time VS cutting time is difficult to pin down, as cutting time relates to tool paths and t...