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Xray
04-17-2015, 05:48 PM
Had this for a couple weeks and finally got around to putting it to the test.
Impressive, I think they should be in everyones bit arsenal. Easy setup, I just put the paper on a .25 mdf square I had laying around and taped the paper to it, no need to even screw down the board.
Of course if I did this alot I would rig up something better, but my point is at its root it is very simple to use using materials at hand with any profile toolpath.

[You can see on the 2nd pic I had some dragging issues, probably need to set Z to retract a little higher, I had it at only .10 to save time, .15 I bet would cure that problem] Or, perhaps the paper was rising at that one point, really didn't have it secured very good.

I got this one here from a fellow CNC'er

http://cosmos-industrial.com/index.php? ... ex&cPath=3

Well worth the small investment, opens up another area of creativity.

tlempicke
04-19-2015, 07:33 AM
What a cool idea. Ever notice that some of the best ideas are really simple? I plan to use this to make full size drawings of the pieces I cut before cutting them. A quick and easy "Proof" .

tri4sale
04-19-2015, 10:39 AM
What a cool idea. Ever notice that some of the best ideas are really simple? I plan to use this to make full size drawings of the pieces I cut before cutting them. A quick and easy "Proof" .

I've done this a few times with a sharpie holder I purchased from a member of this forum, can't remember who right now and can't find the link. Has caught a few of my newbie mistakes that would have ruined a sheet of wood.

Xray
04-19-2015, 01:36 PM
Excellent idea, quick proof drawing of the actual cut.
Could be a bit saver as well, for complex hold downs to make sure the bit will miss screws/clamps.

Cosmos275
05-14-2015, 06:21 PM
I've got requests for full size sharpie as the mini markers usually have to be mail ordered. So, I have the full size version available:

http://cosmos-industrial.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3

I'm offering full size sharpie and combo sharpie/pencil. I've got designs for ball point pen and fine point sharpie, and will so those by request. 1/4" shank can be done too. Thanks

http://youtu.be/YA7MJtybtXY

http://youtu.be/fn9uPJ7_Bkg