In search of forum member (not a business) into CNC routing with machine. Melbourne.

[Lappa]

I have mainly used it on ply so I can get a smooth finish before painting. As I said earlier, my friend used it to seal MDF panels he was using for vacuum forming and it did the job, didn't cause any problems. However, if the advice from Wattyl is not to use it then go with their advice to err on the side of caution.

[Lappa]

More info- pages 19 to 27?

https://www.natspec.com.au/images/br...X_painting.pdf

[barrysumpter]

Man! That's hard to sort out.

My plan for MDF
1. Clean off all dust.
2. This stuff is toxic so completely covered in protective gear is a must. A fumes/gas mask NOT just a dust mask. I'm also using a fan to blow the fumes away.
3. Mix well and Apply lightly taking care not to pool nor drip nor over brush.
4. Dry for 6 hours in a well ventilated area away from any flame or potential spark.
5. Gently and lightly sand with 320+ grit paper.
6. repeat as needed.

18 hours after the first coat the fumes were horrendous.
The good lady won't let me back in the shop on Christmas day so will have to wait.

[barrysumpter]

OK My CNC cutter is opening again after the holiday bread.

I've already ordered the sleigh and santa templates from them.

Does anyone have a suggestion on how to store all the templates and figures for 11 months?

Some are really large other are small.

The paint and sealers make stacking the parts touching impossible.

I was thinking of how they store painting in vertical files maybe.

Something like this:
WetCanvas - View Single Post - Build your own drying and storage rack

Or this:
A simple DIY drying rack for plein air panels and small paintings | Lines and Colors :: a blog about drawing, painting, illustration, comics, concept art and other visual arts

The issue is the paint is covers the entire template/figure.
Not just one side.

Flash! Instead of strings use nails. drill appropriate number of nail holes in templates/fingures and hang them so they don't touch anything. hmmmmmm

[grunto]

Don't happen to live on Ringood - Warrandyte Rd by any chance? Saw a couple of likely looking reindeers in a paddock out there. If they are yours, they look pretty good!!

[barrysumpter]

take a pic next time you are there.

The forklift driver mentioned they had run a test and had the reindeer in the conference room for a few days.
Someone ended up taking them out to his farm some where.
Might be the same guy.

[barrysumpter]

removal of sanding sealer

"....
(1) apply the sanding sealer on a well sanded surface,
(2) lightly sand with say 240-320 Grit when the sealer has dried,
(3) clean the surface with methylated spririt and a soft rag, and
(4) apply several coats of a final finish of the right type
- - (Sorry - I don't know what type at the moment is compatible with your sanding sealer). Sand with 240 - 320 grit between coats.
....
"

[Wynterplace]

If anyone is looking for templates like this again, I can make them from 3mm PVC sheet, the sheets are regular 2440x1220 or I can go up to 3050x1520mm.

Perfectly suited to tracing templates, and can be used with an edge trimmer too.

I'm also based in Melbourne, and while I am using a machine at work, I can look after people on price.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[cava]

If anyone is looking for templates like this again, I can make them from 3mm PVC sheet, the sheets are regular 2440x1220 or I can go up to 3050x1520mm.

Perfectly suited to tracing templates, and can be used with an edge trimmer too.

I'm also based in Melbourne, and while I am using a machine at work, I can look after people on price.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Sounds great for future reference.

Where are you located?

[Wynterplace]

I'm in Bonbeach, the business is in Oakleigh.

Because we typically buy print-grade PVC In high volume, we also get good rates on cheaper stuff that's perfect for templates.



Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[grunto]

Finally got around to getting a picture!!
reindeer.jpg

[robyn2839]

think the two on the left are dead

[grunto]

Nah - just having a rest. Hard work delivering all those presents over Christmas!!

[barrysumpter]

Issues with 200+ junk mails a day kept me busy over the last week or so.
Changing to a new email address was easier than getting Bigpond to do the right thing.

Grunto,
Nope thats not the design from the Sketchup Warehouse design.
Decent enough though.

[barrysumpter]

That should be 4 antlers.
Grrrrr

My bad. I should have mentioned they will be used as templates.

And for some reason I can't edit my original post.
But can this one.

I got the original 24 x 12 from Sketchup 3D WareHouse.
And just edited to ask around for quotes from CNC businesses.
Who's prices and turnaround time is why you do it yourself.

Lost my confidence in the jig saw approach trying to cut the antler by hand.
Then shape as best I could.

Probably being too critical with the rough edges.
That won't show up once I start using a router to cut the actual pieces from the rough template.
Then painting.
Then viewing from 50 feet away, etc.

Using cheap ply that seems to just tear apart.




Attachment 400298

1 each of the 2 bodies.
4 back legs
4 front legs
2 antlers
4 each of the shirt shaped joining pieces
2 of the bat shaped joining pieces

If the price would have been worth it I would have asked them to cut them all from a 2400x1200 sheet.