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Old 02-17-2015, 12:05 PM
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Finally got time to play with the CNC again



















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Old 02-17-2015, 05:12 PM
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Make a simple beam trailer, haven't seen one yet.
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Old 02-21-2015, 09:24 PM
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Got to spend some time in my hobby room the evening:





Tried Durfix for the very first time. I'm pretty happy with the result..!







A friends Cat is on "vacation", which is good for measurements





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Wow not a bad looming trailer, good job.
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Old 02-26-2015, 01:25 PM
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Wow nice build.. How did u build the cnc machine?
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Wow nice build.. How did u build the cnc machine?
It's a kit from Stepcraft.
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Turned into a longtime project, but I'm getting there



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Nice work!!!!
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Took the trailer out on the back porch: https://youtu.be/nEuYknNFUiQ
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I really like your work, I can explain if the back are two ramps?
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I really like your work, I can explain if the back are two ramps?
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The two pieces will be working ramps.
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so what do you think about the stepcraft cnc machine i am thinking of getting the 820 would love to see what you think
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so what do you think about the stepcraft cnc machine i am thinking of getting the 820 would love to see what you think
It's been working very well for me. I think the 820 will be a good machine. From what I read at their homepage, it seems to have more robust components.
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Made some parts for the ramps during Easter: https://youtu.be/jt_7Rl86D8Y
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nice work. handy machine. keep it up.



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