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I for one think PK1 kicks ass with wood.
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Huh? just curious, but which part did he cut? I thought pk1 laid the files out for machining by a CNC.:confused:
Yo, you dudes who DO this, remember, where you gonna get 4x8 sheets of MDF cut and machined? Unless you have a panel saw, or know a CNC place that does custom work, or know how to jig up for router work, you are in for some surprises. Ever machine MDF by hand for a hidden hinge? But good luck none the less. I DO this stuff and if you are not set up for it, even handleing a sheet of MDF can be a pain. Kudos to you pk1. BTW, how are you providing CNC conversion files, or is this just part dimensioning files?
 
ok let me see what did i have cnc cut,... the brackets in the rear panel and the inserts.. thats it!! period.. every other panel and every hole for fixings etc i have cut by hand here at home using my own tools...

from my postings this should be clear.. also i had to apply all the measurements to the plans, i had to work out the overall dimensions and varios angles , i had to work out the templates for the insert slopes and panel sizes.. i had to sort the legs out, i had to drill the fixing holes by myself.. .. do i need to go on??

i have designed the arm rest and i have yet to design the end panels..

he he he thers a lot of "i's" there aiant there ;)

as for the plans for cnc cutting they are done in 3d form in autocad 2005 also a standard dwg is produced for the cnc machine, only when im doing inset cuts into a panel would i use the 3d plan for depth cutting for the cnc company.
 
Hey pk1, ok, thats what I was wondering about. Thats cool too. Somewhere along the line I got the impression you were haveing everything cut by a shop. I know even in my own shop, cutting MDF panels SQUARE can be a bit of a chore sometimes. Although it depends on the size. I was just trying to let people know who have NEVER delt with large MDF panels, that it's not as simple as it looks if you only have hand tools. Of course, that all depends on what your assembly tolerances are. So don't take me wrong. Your console looks great and kudos for the plans. Good luck with your projects people. Oh, btw, if you want to the large pilot hole for hidden hinges, usually the are 35mm. Most woodworking tool places sell a single forstner bit for these. Personally, I have a router jig set up for these. Most shops have a special drill press that is made by the hinge manufacturer.
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props to you rick ;) yea i know what you meant, i just thought i would clarify things for the other members.

yes i use a special forstner bit for my hinges and cam and dowl holes. but i just bought a basic drill press for those, easier to have one on my workmate in the sun than do it in the workshop..

forstner bits are very cheap thesedays and a basic set will have the ones required.

just to help out.. the plans will have detailed sections that explain where the holes go, and the measurements for the holes and placements. this will help you guys out no-end, and saves you finding them out yourself, as i said the plans will cover everything. you just have to cut and drill them after marking them out.

i will make it simple for you guys and if stuck i will gladly help by way of the forum..

just remember im only waiting for my damn armrest!!! as soon as i have that i can template the end panels and then include those measurements in the plans and post them.

thanks all for being patient, i dont want to rush this and make it look crap....


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patient as can be...(hopefully soon tho') or can you tell me how wide the front and rear panels are? :D (meaning the distance from the front panel to the rear panel - the open space)
 
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ok let me see what did i have cnc cut,... the brackets in the rear panel and the inserts.. thats it!! period.. every other panel and every hole for fixings etc i have cut by hand here at home using my own tools...

from my postings this should be clear.. also i had to apply all the measurements to the plans, i had to work out the overall dimensions and varios angles , i had to work out the templates for the insert slopes and panel sizes.. i had to sort the legs out, i had to drill the fixing holes by myself.. .. do i need to go on??

i have designed the arm rest and i have yet to design the end panels..

he he he thers a lot of "i's" there aiant there ;)

as for the plans for cnc cutting they are done in 3d form in autocad 2005 also a standard dwg is produced for the cnc machine, only when im doing inset cuts into a panel would i use the 3d plan for depth cutting for the cnc company.
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Like I said...he's good on wood :D I'm suddenly feeling inspired to take on a new desk for myself.

What would be very cool is if you could detail your "lessons learned". You know, the big mistakes and the "if you had it to do all over" hind sight observations.

I think I speak for everyone here...thanks for sharing!
 
Well, I said before, and I'll say it again, I think your console table looks awesome.

Of course it's not made of steel so it's crap :D, but other than that minor detail it's come out really professional in appearance and from what I can see in the pictures, structurally sound as well (which is actually more important - gear doesn't like the floor).

I don't care that you had the pieces CNC cut... it's a lot of time and effort designing that and getting it right the first time, CNC or not.

I admire anyone who can work with wood, simply because I cannot. Heck, I made a birdhouse out of aluminum :D
 
I still wish to score an inexpensive plasma cutter that cuts wood :(
 
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