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OX AI

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Robert Hummel, Feb 3, 2014.

OX AI

OX AI

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Robert Hummel, Feb 3, 2014.

This will be an Aluminum OX build. Plates and all design credit goes to Mark from open builds. I may add my own touches but mainly this is to see how Aluminum plates perform

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  1. Robert Hummel

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    Sweet! I was thinking nail polish with thinner but model paint would prob be the same cost and hold up better :)
     
    #121 Robert Hummel, Apr 17, 2014
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    Yeah, this stuff seemed to work well, and should be widely available.
     
    #122 skrider, Apr 17, 2014
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    Would Tremclad brand paint work? That stuff sticks to everything :)

    Cheers,
    Stew
     
    #123 Stew Skinner, Apr 17, 2014
  4. Robert Hummel

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    Oni305 your plate set has shipped :)
     
    #124 Robert Hummel, Apr 17, 2014
  5. Robert Hummel

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    Lol for sure but you want to thin it and drip it in then swirl to spread sit and let dry.
    That's how I'm going to try it anyway :)
    Milling a name plate today

    Another full kit is in the works about 1-2 days out
     
    #125 Robert Hummel, Apr 17, 2014
  6. Robert Hummel

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    @skrider
    Well I decided on a blue pearl swirl and it seemed to work out well :)

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    Will see how it looks after it fully drys
     
    #126 Robert Hummel, Apr 18, 2014
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    Ooooh, fancy! Looks great! :thumbsup:
     
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    Trying to match the RC spindles blue color ;)
     
    #128 Robert Hummel, Apr 18, 2014
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    I got my plates from Robert this morning. Actually it was yesterday, my wife checked the mail on her way to work so I didn't get them till she got home around 12:30am. :) They look good even though he sold them to me as cosmetic blemished. Don't think most people would be able to see the blemish unless they knew to look. Can't wait to get some more of the parts so I can make some progress. Going to be slow going though due to the budget.
     
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  10. Robert Hummel

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    Awesome deal :)
    I will keep an eye out for your progress
     
    #130 Robert Hummel, Apr 19, 2014
  11. Robert Hummel

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    Well here it is the second full OX AI kit, I have also added the 65mm bolts required for the X axis assembly and all spacers are milled from Red acrylic
    The Z axis is fitted for nema17
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    #131 Robert Hummel, Apr 22, 2014
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    Really a work of art!
     
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  13. Robert Hummel

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    Ty!
    After this one goes I won't be doing anymore till mine is done.
    The mill will be to busy milling Kits for my new build.
    Only ten will be put together for release :)
     
    #133 Robert Hummel, Apr 22, 2014
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    Oooh, those acrylic spacers are snazzy! :thumbsup:
     
    #134 skrider, Apr 22, 2014
  15. Robert Hummel

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    Ty got a new bit for acrylic so I gave it a run for its money :)
    Not bad for an $8 bit :D
     
    #135 Robert Hummel, Apr 22, 2014
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    Which bit? I just spent $20 on another plastics bit mentioned around here. That's a great looking finish, even better for $8!
     
    #136 skrider, Apr 22, 2014
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    I pic them up now at Canadian Tire a local hardware/everything type store.
    It is a simple dual flute "not two flute" 1/8 - 1/4 shank next time I'm there I plan in getting a few more for sure
    I'm sure it's for wood but works well :)
     
    #137 Robert Hummel, Apr 22, 2014
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    Do you have the Canadian Tire part number?
     
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  19. Robert Hummel

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    I will get it for you when I pop in I don't have the package anymore
     
    #139 Robert Hummel, Apr 22, 2014
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    I was just thinking seeing the plastic cut out and the paint added in the OX recess I wonder how cool it would look if you could glue a colored plastic inlay in the OX aluminum recess :) Just a thought
     
    #140 Mark Carew, Apr 23, 2014
  21. Robert Hummel

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    Dude! Now I'm going to be adding some LEDs to that idea "knightrider OX" lol
     
    #141 Robert Hummel, Apr 23, 2014
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    Ooh, so many ideas. Pimp my CNC...
     
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  23. Mark Carew

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    lol too fun! :D
     
    #143 Mark Carew, Apr 23, 2014
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    Machines that 'glow in the dark' :thumbsup:

    Tweakie.
     
    #144 Tweakie, Apr 24, 2014
  25. Robert Hummel

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    Here ya go :)
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    #145 Robert Hummel, Apr 25, 2014
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    Robert, can I order 2 kits from u?
     
    #146 Glenn West, Apr 27, 2014
  27. Robert Hummel

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    When you say kits do you mean like the one I posted or a 4 plate kit with belt clips and hardware?
     
    #147 Robert Hummel, Apr 27, 2014
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    Yes the 4 plate kit with beltclips and hardware for OX.
     
    #148 Glenn West, Apr 27, 2014
  29. Robert Hummel

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    I will be going to the metal shop tomorrow to pick up stock and swinging by my endmill supplier.
    Two kits will take me a few days, will PM you when I have some ready.
     
    #149 Robert Hummel, Apr 27, 2014
  30. Robert Hummel

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    Bin real busy with my new kit ;) mill has not stopped for days lol
     
    #150 Robert Hummel, Apr 27, 2014
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