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by Chris Robinson
Mon, Jan 20 2014, 9:35AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Looking for a Machine Owner in my region
Replies: 2
Views: 3668

Re: Looking for a Machine Owner in my region

Josh,

I have emailed you what I'm looking for and a dxf of parts.

Thanks,

Chris
by Chris Robinson
Thu, Jan 16 2014, 3:22PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Looking for a Machine Owner in my region
Replies: 2
Views: 3668

Looking for a Machine Owner in my region

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for a machine owner in my region that would be interested in machining parts for me. We're located in Blacksburg, VA 24060. I need a shop with a 3 axis cnc that can process 4x8 panels. Give me a shout if you are interested in some repetitive business. No assembly, no finishi...
by Chris Robinson
Tue, Jan 03 2012, 5:11PM
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Need Small Fixture Machined
Replies: 0
Views: 4415

Need Small Fixture Machined

I need a small fixture machined from mdf, rough dimensions are 7.5 x 7.5 x 1.5". It's all 2d machining. MDF can be glued up. If the fixture works, would like at least one fixture to be machined from a block or nylon or UHMW. I'm estimating machine time about 10 minutes in mdf. Tools probably wo...
by Chris Robinson
Wed, Jan 07 2009, 12:48PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Cope & Sticking Entry Doors on Model 40
Replies: 6
Views: 6006

Re: Cope & Sticking Entry Doors on Model 40

Thanks Ryan, no problem. Holidays always screws things up! The tool holder issue is seperate from the "Tooling" issue.

Chris
by Chris Robinson
Wed, Jan 07 2009, 10:11AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Cope & Sticking Entry Doors on Model 40
Replies: 6
Views: 6006

Re: Cope & Sticking Entry Doors on Model 40

Ryan, I did contact THM's Retrofit dept. twice. They were going to work up a cost to retrofit one or all 4 of the bar style tool changers to accomodate larger tooling. I haven't rec'd any further info as of yet.

Thanks,
Chris
by Chris Robinson
Wed, Jan 07 2009, 5:41AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Cope & Sticking Entry Doors on Model 40
Replies: 6
Views: 6006

Re: Cope & Sticking Entry Doors on Model 40

Damon, It turns out that it isn't so simple to modify the tool holders to accomodate anything greater than 3" dia. We would have to do manual tool changes to/from the large diameter tools. I have seen videos of cnc's machining entry door cope/stick with tooling much smaller than 10" dia. b...
by Chris Robinson
Tue, Jan 06 2009, 6:07PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Cope & Sticking Entry Doors on Model 40
Replies: 6
Views: 6006

Cope & Sticking Entry Doors on Model 40

Hi, Is there anyone cope and sticking entry doors with their Thermwood? The doors that I'm thinking about processing on the cnc are 1.75" thick. We have several doors coming up that have radiused top and mid rails. If you are stick and coping entry doors, what tooling are you using? I heard tha...
by Chris Robinson
Wed, Dec 17 2008, 5:28PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Bar Style Tool Holders and 4.5" diameter tools
Replies: 4
Views: 4634

Re: Bar Style Tool Holders and 4.5" diameter tools

Ryan, thanks for the follow up. I'll wait to see what you guys come up with.

Chris
by Chris Robinson
Tue, Dec 16 2008, 10:42AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Bar Style Tool Holders and 4.5" diameter tools
Replies: 4
Views: 4634

Re: Bar Style Tool Holders and 4.5" diameter tools

Ryan,

Email sent, attn: Ryan

Chris
by Chris Robinson
Tue, Dec 16 2008, 10:28AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Large Diameter Tools with Bar Tool Holders
Replies: 3
Views: 4109

Re: Large Diameter Tools with Bar Tool Holders

Forrest, yep, I'm in GA now! Beaches, sun, warm weather! Jim Williams, Unique Building Supplies bought my machine and hired me on as the GM. The market in VA completely dried up. I found out from programming that the yaxis distance the machine moves to insert the tool and the raise z-axis after pick...
by Chris Robinson
Mon, Dec 15 2008, 11:51AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Bar Style Tool Holders and 4.5" diameter tools
Replies: 4
Views: 4634

Bar Style Tool Holders and 4.5" diameter tools

Hey Everyone, I want to use one of my bar style tool holders (side entry) to station a tool with a larger diameter, like an insert panel raising cutter. The tool OD is 4.409 (112mm) and will hit the vertical bar of the tool holder. I know there has to be some of you using larger diameter tools. Anyo...
by Chris Robinson
Mon, Dec 15 2008, 8:24AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Large Diameter Tools with Bar Tool Holders
Replies: 3
Views: 4109

Large Diameter Tools with Bar Tool Holders

Hey Everyone, For those of you raising center panels on your Thermwood, which brand of cutters are you using that work with the side entry bar style tool holders? I was looking at the Amana #RC-4003 but it's overall diameter is 4.409" which means it will hit the vertical bar as it's inserted in...
by Chris Robinson
Fri, Jun 06 2008, 7:29AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: For Sale???
Replies: 3
Views: 3966

Re: For Sale???

Is this prohibited? Today, I was looking for the classifieds section that used to be on the Thermwood site to post our machine and couldn't find it.

Chris Robinson
Wytheville, VA
276-620-8182
by Chris Robinson
Fri, Feb 01 2008, 11:05AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Consistent Chipload
Replies: 8
Views: 7143

Re: Consistent Chipload

Forrest, Thanks for the data. I'm plunging alot slower, 150ipm. The tech that set up the machine had said that was a good plunge rate. I was told that plunging was the hardest on the spindle bearings and I wanted to insure I didn't plunge too fast and damage them. Of course, if you have been running...
by Chris Robinson
Thu, Jan 24 2008, 11:33AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Consistent Chipload
Replies: 8
Views: 7143

Re: Consistent Chipload

Forrest,

What are your feeds/rpms for your dovetail tool, 1/4" and 3/8" comp for dovetail drawers?

Thanks,
Chris