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shilala
03-29-2012, 08:47 AM
It is absolutely glorious and crazy sexy.
I started learning all the volumes of CNC software paperwork and videos yesterday and already have a pretty good grip. It's not unlike a lot of stuff I've already done, so the learning curve won't be as huge as I guessed.
It'll still be a few months before I'm cranking out the kind of things that are in my head, but it'll come.
Fortunately I can create sectional toolpaths, or "parts of projects in small pieces" that I can stitch together as necessary. I don't have to do everything from scratch, and I can change sizes of projects easily.
Enough of that, I just wanted to drop off a few pics...

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/070add40.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/f4a81f28.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/d0f79323.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/b402723b.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/36745dc2.jpg
shilala
03-29-2012, 08:51 AM
I'm almost done building the shop, as well. When I finally get that done, I'll take some video and pics. It's been quite an adventure. :)
I'm down to my last bit of shelving, I need to build a nesting table under my workbench, and then I have to empty all the bins and put stuff away.
I'm going to crank out a pile of non-Shopbot projects asap just so I can get it out of my system. It feels like it's been forever since I made anything.
elderboy02
03-29-2012, 09:09 AM
Very cool Scott! I can't wait to see what you all build. You always have something new and cool up your sleeve :tu
pektel
03-29-2012, 09:19 AM
Awesome, Scott! What are you going to be building, exactly?
Taki
03-29-2012, 10:14 AM
Looks awesome brother!! Cant wait to see the pics and the builds!!
shilala
03-29-2012, 10:47 AM
Awesome, Scott! What are you going to be building, exactly?
Whatever I want, brother!!! :tu
skullnrose
03-29-2012, 11:02 AM
Looks great Scott. Congrats and enjoy!
Ogre
03-29-2012, 11:13 AM
awesome machine. cant wait to see the finished shop
kelmac07
03-29-2012, 02:08 PM
Very cool...congrats Scott!! :D
maninblack
03-29-2012, 07:32 PM
Sweet looking setup brother!! Congrats!
EricF
03-29-2012, 07:36 PM
Great setup Scott!! Can't wait to see what you do with that machine!! :tu