tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post3440418414758024797..comments2023-11-05T06:16:56.961-05:00Comments on the Carpentry Way: The Shape of Things to Come.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-45279813127910438672016-04-18T18:17:15.028-04:002016-04-18T18:17:15.028-04:00Roland,
oh yeah, Hofmann is right up there with M...Roland,<br /><br />oh yeah, Hofmann is right up there with Martin in terms of quality. Pity they don't have any representation in N. America.<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-74900324701262686502016-04-18T13:57:53.337-04:002016-04-18T13:57:53.337-04:00Thanks!
I'll contact them. The tools on their...Thanks!<br /><br />I'll contact them. The tools on their website look interesting, especially the hollow ones. I've seen milling machines with air supply to the spindle to use hollow tools to get rid of the swarf and for cooling. I wonder if something like that would be available on a shaper?<br /><br />BTW, have you ever heard of Hofmann shapers [http://www.hofmann-maschinen.de/en/produkte/fraesen/]? Roland Smithhttp://rsmith.home.xs4all.nl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-50222826750285448432016-04-17T18:35:41.520-04:002016-04-17T18:35:41.520-04:00Roland,
I don't see why it couldn't be do...Roland,<br /><br />I don't see why it couldn't be done on a shaper, however the cutter choice would be the key thing. perhaps a good idea would be to contact Styrotec in Germany and ask for their advice as foam milling machinery is their specialty.<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-62945289676336653142016-04-17T18:21:05.439-04:002016-04-17T18:21:05.439-04:00Chris,
For my work I'm looking for a way to s...Chris,<br /><br />For my work I'm looking for a way to shape polyurethane foam blocks (0,3 kg/L) with a 15 cm x 15 cm cross-section and up to 3 m long. The thing is, it has to be shaped on three sides, so I figure it has to be done in two passes. The second pass would need contoured supports assembled to the fence.<br /><br />I'm guessing a machine like this Martin would be severe overkill for such a light material. But the parts have to be quite accurate (preferably +/- 0,25 mm) since they are to function as cores in an RTM process.<br /><br />We could do this on our 5 axis CNC milling machine, but that would be tie up a very expensive machine for a very simple job.<br /><br />So I hope a relatively simple shaper but with a motorized feed could do the job.<br />I would be grateful for any advice you could offer...<br /><br />RolandRoland Smithhttp://rsmith.home.xs4all.nl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-59312239563392620082013-11-18T16:34:37.047-05:002013-11-18T16:34:37.047-05:00Xuanxon,
thank you, most kind.
~CXuanxon,<br /><br />thank you, most kind. <br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-85706941555226135562013-11-18T10:31:38.514-05:002013-11-18T10:31:38.514-05:00Hola Chris esa si es una buena maquina, creo que c...Hola Chris esa si es una buena maquina, creo que con tu capacidad le sacaras mucho rendimiento ... estoy a la espera de tus magnificos Post, que siempre es una delicia aprender de ti.XUANXONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180864837124250519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-52087907042073240962013-11-18T06:12:47.461-05:002013-11-18T06:12:47.461-05:00Adam,
glad you enjoyed the post and thanks for th...Adam,<br /><br />glad you enjoyed the post and thanks for the comment!<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-9362936053208896982013-11-18T04:45:06.015-05:002013-11-18T04:45:06.015-05:00Cool machine! Appreciate the photos and detail in ...Cool machine! Appreciate the photos and detail in the blog. Thanks for posting :) Adamhttp://www.ironmongeryonline.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-43284379803987110462013-11-16T22:45:44.790-05:002013-11-16T22:45:44.790-05:00Jason,
good to hear from you! The tool kit is pre...Jason,<br /><br />good to hear from you! The tool kit is pretty decent, though I wish the oil lube gun was a bit better. The one I use on the jointer leaks and is not the best at actually getting oil into the system - a bit of oil finds the floor sure enough - but talking with Ed about that he said he'd yet to see anything better. It would also be nice to see a metal tool box to store the tools, instead of the card stock box they come in, but, hey, nitpicks to be sure. I'm excited to have this piece of equipment! <br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-82469483258402504532013-11-16T21:27:21.185-05:002013-11-16T21:27:21.185-05:00I love the contrast between the fence/stops and th...I love the contrast between the fence/stops and the planing beam that they rest on.... a perfect old and new. Different technologies but both soooo nice. Even the tool kit means business! Keep raising that bar,<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740185043053833321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-21440512165994576632013-11-15T22:06:16.395-05:002013-11-15T22:06:16.395-05:00Patrick,
if I come across a machine, I'll let...Patrick,<br /><br />if I come across a machine, I'll let you know. Thanks for the comment as always!<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-82908008135492998122013-11-15T22:05:37.195-05:002013-11-15T22:05:37.195-05:00Harlan,
much helpful info there - thanks! I do ha...Harlan,<br /><br />much helpful info there - thanks! I do have my apprehensions about parts dying and costing a fortune to replace - we'll see how the mileage works out. The power at my shop seems fairly reliable, though maybe a few percent down in the hottest part of summer.<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-4349323740282262202013-11-15T20:08:12.534-05:002013-11-15T20:08:12.534-05:00Congratulations on getting the machine and your go...Congratulations on getting the machine and your good fortune for finding it mate. I'm hoping to get lucky and find a combo jointer/thicknesser of Japanese origin soon as I need one badly.<br /><br />patrickpatrick andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15587752566557612303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-32693635568466353182013-11-15T19:58:45.577-05:002013-11-15T19:58:45.577-05:00Hi Chris,
Nice machine. I know because the shop w...Hi Chris,<br /><br />Nice machine. I know because the shop where I worked for several years had one. My impression is that Martin puts a lot of thought into making the machine safe in working condition. For example, the flip in/flip out fence makes it fast and easy to adjust the fence to prevent work from "jumping in" to the cutter and sucking your fingers in with it. The hold-down/guard that flips out of the way is both easy to use and it actually holds work down without sacrificing usability and it guards the cutter. I found myself using it even for quick little jobs when it might be tempting to cut corners on safety. I liked the manual counters on the fence. Once I learned to use them, it made repeatability a real option.<br /><br />A few observations for what its worth... The sliding table was never used to its capacity. It was usually tucked in and locked down as a mere table extension. It just never seemed that convenient, but your mileage may vary as they say. Watch out for power fluctuations. The digital control unit is vulnerable. I hope your power is more reliable than here in Manhattan. The digital readout burned up but everything else worked so we used it "blind" because it didn't seem worth the expense to replace something that fragile. <br /><br />Have fun!<br />Harlan BarnhartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com