Guys...
I am in the process of building an Acorn Controlled CNC Wood Lathe. Mostly with the commercial game call turner in mind. One of the "asked for" options is the ability to digitize existing call profiles. This short video is proof of concept. A bit of fine tuning to go in the next few days and then cutting of the digitized profiles will commence.
Re: CNC Lathe with Digitizing Bundle
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:29 pm
by Gary Campbell
Here is part 2, or actually a start to finish of the process. I still have some final adjustments to the tool lengths, feed rates and some of the macro actions to make, but for the most part the project is viable. AND FUN!!! Looks like a production cycle with proper length blanks would yield one call in under 3 minutes, ~20 per hour.
Re: CNC Lathe with Digitizing Bundle
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:28 pm
by Gary Campbell
To answer a number of emails regarding this machine and machining time per call, I have included that in this video along with showing some of the features:
Re: CNC Lathe with Digitizing Bundle
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 2:40 pm
by Gary Campbell
A few lessons turning acrylic:
Re: CNC Lathe with Digitizing Bundle
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:40 pm
by Sword
That's pretty awesome Gary! I used to make a lot of chess sets many years ago and that would be great for making them!
You didn't mention what happens if you cut up hill!?
Ya know, watching that string fly off got me to thinkin'.... mount it in the back of a truck with a big ole leaf blower and an industrial size roll of toilet paper!
Re: CNC Lathe with Digitizing Bundle
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 11:25 pm
by Gary Campbell
Not being a lathe guy, I am learning more everyday.
