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Old 07-13-2015, 7:23 PM
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Here is the latest project.

For anyone w/ access to a CNC machine I have posted the CAD and CAM file here: http://a360.co/1JeL1pq

If you haven't tried Autodesk Fusion 360 - its great. The model is based off of mik's cad file on grabcad.com.

I extended the dust cover to full length and added tactical rail. Also some of the dimensions were off a bit particularly the frame rails had to be fixed.



Here is the block of 1.5" square x 8" 7075 aluminum:



After the first few operations:






Flipped to machine the Right side of frame:


After top is machined:


Bottom is machined and final product (I still need to drill plunger tube hole and square off hammer area:

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Old 07-13-2015, 7:24 PM
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Obviously still a work in progress. . .
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Old 07-13-2015, 9:02 PM
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Nice.
Did you need to make any custom jigs for it or where you able to just use the vice?
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What edge finder is that and how does it compare to a mechanical one?
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Old 07-13-2015, 9:09 PM
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Looks awesome. How long did it take?

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Old 07-13-2015, 9:47 PM
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Old 07-13-2015, 10:31 PM
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Pretty cool. Keep posting your progress.
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Old 07-14-2015, 8:37 AM
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So cool, wish I possessed the skills to do this.
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Old 07-14-2015, 8:45 AM
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Xfer42:

No custom jigs - just std parallels and the vice!
For the Plunger tube I am using a right angle bracket attached to the table and the frame clamped to it vertically.

I use a passive electronic probe (wildhores innovations)
A good probe is key as I zero on the slide stop hole and sometimes of the grip screw hole.

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Old 07-14-2015, 8:47 AM
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Spyde12 - the actual machining took about 6hrs total. However I have spent a month learning the cad/cam programming, and I did screw up about 6 times before this final product. Fortunately aluminum is cheap!
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Old 07-14-2015, 8:51 AM
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Screwing up and learning is the way to go for us DIYers

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I want to get to this point. One day.
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Tagged for updates. Keep up good work!
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How many axis does your cnc machine have? I'm thinking of getting one for my birthday haha
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Very nice work Indeed...Enjoy.
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Old 07-14-2015, 6:24 PM
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It's a 3 axis Novakon Pulsar mill - similar to a tormach but mine can rigid tap. Here is a video of it roughing.
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It's a 3 axis Novakon Pulsar mill - similar to a tormach but mine can rigid tap. Here is a video of it roughing.
Damn...if only I had the space

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Great work!
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Damn...if only I had the space

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I have the space just no $$$

I have a little cnc router that is fun but no where ridged enough for metal
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I have the space just no $$$

I have a little cnc router that is fun but no where ridged enough for metal
Lol...First world problems for us

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Have you finished yet?
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