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by Bill Rutherford
Sat, Aug 19 2006, 3:05PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Air Hockey?
Replies: 2
Views: 3540

Air Hockey?

Late on a Saturday afternoon (VERY LATE!!) we realized that if we took the spoilboard off the router, laminated and perforated a waste board, and turned on our air assist we would have a killer air hockey table!! After a bit more consideration (and maybe another bear) we realized that we could mount...
by Bill Rutherford
Fri, Aug 18 2006, 8:57AM
Forum: Design Sharing
Topic: Members Design Needs?
Replies: 16
Views: 22831

When I look at the vote results I see five people in need of kitchen cabinet designs. Have any of you checked out the offerings under kitchen cabinets. Both myself and Kerry have libraries offered that feature kitchen cabinets, perhaps these would be suitable to your needs. If you don't feel as thou...
by Bill Rutherford
Wed, Aug 16 2006, 8:23AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: CN Small Part Ideas
Replies: 9
Views: 8301

Thanks David, I will give it a try and let you know the results.
by Bill Rutherford
Wed, Aug 16 2006, 5:55AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: CN Small Part Ideas
Replies: 9
Views: 8301

Dave, Two things. One: Manually nested sheets? Am I correct in assuming you are putting multiple parts on one sheet and then forcing CN to cut them using the chain comp out command instead of the outline command? If so how does that work? What are you doing for the outlines? I have a bunch of doors ...
by Bill Rutherford
Tue, Aug 15 2006, 2:27PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: CN Small Part Ideas
Replies: 9
Views: 8301

I'll definetly second both of those ideas, they would be a big help
by Bill Rutherford
Tue, Aug 15 2006, 1:47PM
Forum: Design Sharing
Topic: OK, so...
Replies: 9
Views: 14230

I know I am very excited to be a part of this. Of course I am looking at it from the both sides of the coin, but mainly from being able to act as a supplier. I have already made a number of new business contacts and new friends as a result of Thermwood and eCabinets. I think the design sharing and p...
by Bill Rutherford
Tue, Aug 15 2006, 8:23AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Tool Diameter
Replies: 16
Views: 13165

Brad,
That completely cool with me. Heck, it might even make me feel special :oops:
by Bill Rutherford
Tue, Aug 15 2006, 8:02AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Tool Diameter
Replies: 16
Views: 13165

Brad, The only problem I see with tool name instead of tool diameter is the fact that the name would have to match exactly. IE. 3-8 mortise compression 3/8 mortise compression .375 mortise compression 3/8\" mortise compression and so on. Given that it tends to eliminate some of the generic natu...
by Bill Rutherford
Tue, Aug 15 2006, 7:37AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Tool Diameter
Replies: 16
Views: 13165

Brad, Your idea would work as well. As far as DXF files not being machine specific, I see your point, but the file would still basically be generic with only a minor amount of tweaking and even then only when that specific command was called perhaps something like this. Pocket z0p375 D0p375 would lo...
by Bill Rutherford
Tue, Aug 15 2006, 6:17AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Tool Diameter
Replies: 16
Views: 13165

Nice idea Brad, I think that would definetley help. Another possibility that would add even more flexibility for the programmer is instead of having the layer name specify tool diameter, have it specify tool number. That way I could have three different 1/2\" diameter bits set up for that mater...
by Bill Rutherford
Wed, Aug 09 2006, 5:15AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Tool Diameter
Replies: 16
Views: 13165

Dave, A diameter change in the tool table (F9-F2) will not adversly effect outline or dado operations. The control will automatically compensate for the diameter you have plugged in, in fact we use this on a regular basis to tweak fits. The centerline tool is a different story, here rolling nest is ...
by Bill Rutherford
Thu, Jul 27 2006, 10:40AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: IWF 2006 Get-together
Replies: 43
Views: 40895

I'm in! Hey Dan, what kind of weather can we expect from Atalanta in late August (Fairly certain I dont actually want to hear the answer)
by Bill Rutherford
Fri, Jul 21 2006, 5:59AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Dado Fit and Depth Clearances
Replies: 21
Views: 24051

In all the years I have enjoyed this forum, there has never been a rude or harsh word posted here (at least not that I can remember). Mike, I have to admit to not understanding where your first response to Joe came from, until David provided an answer, I could not think of an example where you would...
by Bill Rutherford
Fri, Jul 07 2006, 8:38AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: AFL class in Atlanta at the IWF?
Replies: 18
Views: 19529

I would have to agree, that probably would explain the lack of response to your post.
by Bill Rutherford
Thu, Jul 06 2006, 3:11PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: MY FIRST DXF
Replies: 7
Views: 7590

Nick,
As far as I know the bug with recogonizing overlapping geometry regardless of the layer still exists. The answer is to offset the geomety by .001 between layers. Usually .001 will no cause a problem with parts.