We Are Looking For Input As To What You The Cuemaker Would Like In A Cnc Machine . Features ,ideas ,anything You Feel Would Interest You If You Where Buying A Machine. All Coments Welcome Thanks......lee
Brianna Cnc We Want Your Input!!
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It'd be like the Align-Rite for a lot less.
Wtf!!!!!
This is from your earlier post....
"As we posted earlier we are working on a new system as of yesterday all parts have been ordered, we should be starting assemble later this month."
NOW your asking for input?????????
This is from your earlier post....
"As we posted earlier we are working on a new system as of yesterday all parts have been ordered, we should be starting assemble later this month."
NOW your asking for input?????????
whats wrong with trying to build what us cue builders want in a machine????????
Nothing.
I just thought it might be better to ask for input BEFORE you already had it planned and the parts ordered
JBCustomCues said:
I just thought it might be better to ask for input BEFORE you already had it planned and the parts ordered
From my expirence I would say a GOOD video that shows everything from unpacking, assembling, powering up, jogging, setting zero's, programming, cutting parts/pockets, gluing in inlays, ect...
Tech support would be number one on my list. When I got my first cnc years ago I was lost. It took alot of phone calls and help from friends to get it going and set up properly. If you create a video that assumes the customer knows absolutely nothing of cnc and inlaying I think it would be great for a first timer and would greatly reduce your tech support calls in the future. Just a thought. Chris.
Tech support would be number one on my list. When I got my first cnc years ago I was lost. It took alot of phone calls and help from friends to get it going and set up properly. If you create a video that assumes the customer knows absolutely nothing of cnc and inlaying I think it would be great for a first timer and would greatly reduce your tech support calls in the future. Just a thought. Chris.
Bill the Cat said:
The Cat, I believe Lee has ordered all of the OEM parts. What he is looking for is input as to what features would need to be added such as spindle capabilities or the long travel on mill. Would you want the ability to offset tail stock for flat bottom inlays.
Joey an Alingerite is awsome but could tell us what you like about the machine. Price is adviously one of them. I am sure Lee's price will be better.
Jim.
An all-in-one machine would be good. Do tapers and inlays on one machine.Mc2 said:
I'm not holding my breath on this one though.
I better get working on trying to make my Taper Shaper into a cnc taperer.
i think the best feature of the align-rite is speed at which you can taper or hog cut shafts and butts.i can't think of any other machine that cuts 50 in/min and smooth as silk,but i think there are more accurate machines for inlay work.i think when you move the cue up and down instead of having the carriage move and all the axes together,you have a capacity for better accuracy.
Just thought the order of the posts was funny.
I hope I didn't offend anyone. That's why I used the sarcasm emoticon
I hope I didn't offend anyone. That's why I used the sarcasm emoticon
How about the ability to move it from one side of the shop to the other without renting a fork lift. In other words some portability.
Something that at least would break down into pieces weighing 100 lbs or less.
Oh yeah ... how about a finance plan?
So much down and so much per cue or something like that ...
Something that at least would break down into pieces weighing 100 lbs or less.
Oh yeah ... how about a finance plan?
So much down and so much per cue or something like that ...
masonh said:
Speed is a good thing but unless you are doing a lot of cues per month do you really need it ...
Sure it would be nice to final cut 50 shafts in one day but then I would not need to cut another shaft for a year or so.
If I were looking for real production I would invest in a good table saw set up and start buying Maple by the pallet load.
Here are some others for you Lee.
The ability to control the spindel and shaft rotation motors within the CNC program.
Start it up, walk away, and it will do its thing, return to zero-zero-zero and shut down.
A hight adjustable tail stock so you can set the top of the butt level for inlays or engraving then return it to center for tapering.
Some way to know the bit is zeroed dead on center line when cutting inlay pockets into the cue butt.
A good data base of pre-programed examples of common design elements (Points & Butt inlays) that can be combined in many different ways.
The ability to control the spindel and shaft rotation motors within the CNC program.
Start it up, walk away, and it will do its thing, return to zero-zero-zero and shut down.
A hight adjustable tail stock so you can set the top of the butt level for inlays or engraving then return it to center for tapering.
Some way to know the bit is zeroed dead on center line when cutting inlay pockets into the cue butt.
A good data base of pre-programed examples of common design elements (Points & Butt inlays) that can be combined in many different ways.
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yes,speed is good.50 in/min compared to 5 in/min is a whole different realm.i guess i have just gotten used to it,but there is no way i could go back to under 10 in/min.i am guessing that with that ability it also cuts smoother inherently,which is nice for butts.
At a custom fixturing shop I used to work at, one of the salesmen (the owners know nothing brother) would bring in engineers from Intel and others and show them the CNC mills and lathes. His explanation to them was that you just "THROW MATERIAL IN AND IT SPITS OUT PARTS". I would really like to see this feature added. Would save a lot of CAD, Design, programming, and setup time.
But really, I would love to see what bed/base you are building the machine around. I think (to a point) the more weight the better. More stable, less vibration, better finishes.
Troy
Oh and by the way the veneer press works great!
But really, I would love to see what bed/base you are building the machine around. I think (to a point) the more weight the better. More stable, less vibration, better finishes.
Troy
Oh and by the way the veneer press works great!
thanks for the coments and the thumbs up on the veneer press
we did order parts but even when all the parts are here it will still be a ground up build and we can and will change things as we go ...lee
we did order parts but even when all the parts are here it will still be a ground up build and we can and will change things as we go ...lee