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  • kfxguy
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Oct 2013
    • 8746
    #1

    my new toy!

    I wanted a way to make my own carbon fiber parts. (Aluminum too but that's later). So after much research and contemplating I decided on this little cnc router (mill kind of lol). I ordered a 3040 series in case you were wondering. It's the bigger table (well second from smallest). So I'm totally new to this. So I'm starting from nothing and I have no idea yet what I'm doing. I'm about to head out to home Depot to get some scrap wood to practice on and some fasteners to hold stuff down. I have the right bits already to cut aluminum and carbon so at least I'm one step ahead. If any of you guys have any tips or advice....I'm all ears. I'm trying to download the software at the moment onto my laptop (I'm know I know, they say don't use a laptop, I cut all the sleep functions off).

    32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was
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    • Luck as a Constant
      Make Total Destroy
      • Mar 2014
      • 1952
      #2
      Man, I need a job at honda or something. They must pay well....



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        • paDDY
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2014
          • 127
          #3
          That looks like a awesome new toy!

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            • kfxguy
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Oct 2013
              • 8746
              #4
              Originally posted by Luck as a Constant
              Man, I need a job at honda or something. They must pay well....



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              I'm not going to tell you what I make but I will say it's pretty good And I'm just a parts guy..... but to to be honest about the machine, my buddy paid for most of it. I rebuild rear wheel drive automatic transmissions from time to time (I got pretty good at it because I had a 10 second camaro that used to eat them up and I got tired of paying someone else to rebuild it) and his just went out so I'm doing his for him. He's still coming out good cuz he only has about 750 bux in it.....
              32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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                • srislash
                  Not there yet
                  • Mar 2011
                  • 7673
                  #5
                  You may be my new best friend Travis. Hehe

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                    • kfxguy
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Oct 2013
                      • 8746
                      #6
                      Originally posted by srislash
                      You may be my new best friend Travis. Hehe
                      I was planning on gaining more friends lmao!
                      32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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                        • kfxguy
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Oct 2013
                          • 8746
                          #7
                          I was hoping to have this thing running g yesterday but I don't have the right cable. I drove all over town yesterday and didn't find it, had to order it of course. I may have to try the desk top to run it. Ugh
                          32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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                            • larryrose11
                              Senior Member
                              • Jun 2010
                              • 757
                              #8
                              can recomend small bits. I have seen some that look like just carbide crystals. No tral teeth to speak of. The teelth on the bits can snak on the fiber.
                              Also, the dust is toxic. Take precautions, and use a vacuum.
                              YOu can get lots of toys, but you only get 1 body.
                              Cheetah, Super Rio, (Mod) Starship (Mod and sold),

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                                • kfxguy
                                  Fast Electric Addict!
                                  • Oct 2013
                                  • 8746
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by larryrose11
                                  can recomend small bits. I have seen some that look like just carbide crystals. No tral teeth to speak of. The teelth on the bits can snak on the fiber.
                                  Also, the dust is toxic. Take precautions, and use a vacuum.
                                  YOu can get lots of toys, but you only get 1 body.
                                  Good idea. I have been trying to figure out a way to mount a vacuum hose to it. I wear a respirator when cutting cf....
                                  32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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                                    • Luck as a Constant
                                      Make Total Destroy
                                      • Mar 2014
                                      • 1952
                                      #10
                                      You could build a box to contain the machine with a plexiglass window. Then attach a vacuum to the box?



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                                        • kfxguy
                                          Fast Electric Addict!
                                          • Oct 2013
                                          • 8746
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by Luck as a Constant
                                          You could build a box to contain the machine with a plexiglass window. Then attach a vacuum to the box?



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                                          Good idea but is a lot more work than I have time for right now lol
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                                            • Luck as a Constant
                                              Make Total Destroy
                                              • Mar 2014
                                              • 1952
                                              #12
                                              I hear ya. Something to consider anyways... I figure with a saw, a drill, and supplies it wouldn't take more than an hour or so. It's not like it needs to be structurally sound. Just slap some pieces together.


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                                                • dasboata
                                                  Fast Electric Addict!
                                                  • Dec 2010
                                                  • 3152
                                                  #13
                                                  travis I have a 900 something CFM Blower for you I used to use it for vacuuming my prop dust cover the shipping and it's yours http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-HP-Mini-Po...item4613202868

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                                                    • kfxguy
                                                      Fast Electric Addict!
                                                      • Oct 2013
                                                      • 8746
                                                      #14
                                                      Originally posted by dasboata
                                                      travis I have a 900 something CFM Blower for you I used to use it for vacuuming my prop dust cover the shipping and it's yours http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-HP-Mini-Po...item4613202868
                                                      Man are you sure? You've done more than enough for me already! You know that when you need something....I'll take care of you buddy!
                                                      32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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                                                        • dasboata
                                                          Fast Electric Addict!
                                                          • Dec 2010
                                                          • 3152
                                                          #15
                                                          yea I'm sure,, it will have some prop dust in the bag

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