nateman_doo

the prototype will look just like the cad.  duh.
:P

Making some machine fixtures for the prototype.  (a tool plate basically)

lol, yes but always good to see 'in the flesh' (so to speak) pic's

Trust me, there will be PLENTY of pics. 
I should have the fixture plate done in the next hour (i hope)  my Monster energy drink is slowly wearing off.  been running on 4 hours of sleep a night this entire week. 

Debating on skipping the prototype, and just hitting the go button on a single part.  Anyways, here is the machine, with the fixture plate and copper bar stock.
 

 

Does anyone have a napkin?   I seem to have some drool on my shirt.  and my chin. and on the floor in front of me

I will have a completed lower half done shortly... pics on the way

Looking forward to the pics!

I now present the block:


 
Its the new "see through version"
I kid... I messed up.  It was the prototype.  This is literally just off the machine at 4:07 am.  I am spent.  Made the tool paths, cut the block, and almost finished my new CNC machine in the course of this evening.  I am tapping out for the night.   This is why you should never operate machinery when your exhausted.
 
In any case, here is the machine working on it:

 
Stick a fork in me... im done. 

Should get a waterproof GoPro mounted on that thing for close up action. Looks good, is that the old machine or the new one? Looks a lot different.

I WANT !!

I want a see through version.  
 
In any case, that's looking good so far.