I like the radial cut for sure. Thank you for the content, I always enjoy watching your videos not only from the learning aspect of machining but the delivery of the content is top notch.
Another vote for radial, timely and excellent video. I’ve been looking for my next project and had this in mind ever since I saw your camp knife. I’ve had a blade for several years prior to getting my cnc.
You can also use calibrated graph paper over a light table (i.e., a table having a glass top over a box that houses lighting) to accurately layout physical items. I've used this approach to get very accurate dimensions of parts for which the drawings are provided in 1:1 scale mylar (common in the aerospace industry). This would eliminate the issues you've experienced when scanning the knife.
Hi Winston. I had no idea Carbide 3D sells material. When going to the web site and then Shop, There is only Machines, Cutters, Workholding, and Accessories showing at the top of the page. Only by scrolling all the way to the bottom and looking under Products can a person see the Materials category. Seems kind of hidden and... whoa! You sell cribbage pins too?!?!
Winston! Video suggestion for you: using a threadmill end mill to make threads in Aluminum with the Nomad (ie not the typical tap setup, but the thread mill). That would be awesome. Love your stuff, keep it up!
I might consider machining a third set that completely eliminates the inner black layer to thin out the material further. The question then would be whether or not I do a slightly coarser radial pattern so the grooves are spaced further apart and stand out more... 🤔 -W
the scales are too thick IMO. need to slim those down by at last half if not more. having a bulky handle doesn't feel great on a knife and it looks a bit off. low profile is the best. you could easily modify the ones you made.
So complicated. I glued some pallet wood to my knife..pinned some pins through it. Next day put it on the grinder. Looks just a good... better really. I'm just messing with you... but for real it seems complicated af. The possibility are endless with cnc....learning curve would be pretty time consuming.
Paul, CNC projects are only as complicated as you make them. There's certainly a progression of skills, but here at Carbide 3D, we do everything we can to guarantee you'll find success.
@@carbide3d since I have your attention I do have a question. Keep in mind it will be my first Cnc machine so simple is important. I make knives and modify existing knives. What model cnc should I be looking at to get my feet wet.
Paul, The Shapeoko 5 Pro can handle nearly anything you’ll throw at it. The optional footprints are at home in a wide variety of shop layouts. If you’re exclusively staying small, go 2x2. If you have some space you’re building out, go bigger to allow yourself job flexibility. Batching out knife scales is definitely a Shapeoko job.
