Intermediate One Day Build Knife

Software:

Openbuilds Awesome Software/Fusion 360

Machine Time:

Alot lol ~ 2 Hours

Bit or Laser Size:

1/8 End Mill Acrylic/Plastic Dewalt Dial 2.5 DOC ~ 1.5mm Single Flute

Feeds & Speeds:

Dewalt Dial 2.5 about 19000 RPM

Materials:

6061 Aluminum

I've been wanting to make a knife like this since I got the CNC, but I knew I needed to learn a lot and practice before I got to it. I used Fusion 360 to model it, and also to program the CAM. I used a single flute 1/8" end mill, but I wish I would have used a 1/4" single flute instead I just didn't have one (buying now... opening amazon) I found an old bike brake router though-bolt in the shop which got the hamsters turning in my head. I love that the blade holder doesn't contact threads of a bolt, it rides smoothly on the though-bolt shaft. It was a very fun project to build, if you got inspiration from this please let me know I'd love to see what you all come up with. Insta- @jakeslabnc