How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
HI, I have Vcarve8 pro, and am hoping I can cut out a 14 inch dia . steering wheel and profile the 1/2 radius in the z axis at teh same time, but I dont see where to start....any body got a suggestion?
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Re: How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
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Re: How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
YUP, Thanks,. now I have up upgrade to your version....... easy
Re: How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
Sorry, Its not working very well,
I downloaded ver 8.024 to get equal, then opened the file and I get this.....
I guess I was expecting a ball end mill cutting a zillion circles to create a half circle in the z axis.......I suspect you are using a round over cutter and cutting an inner circle and an outer circle......correct?
I downloaded ver 8.024 to get equal, then opened the file and I get this.....
I guess I was expecting a ball end mill cutting a zillion circles to create a half circle in the z axis.......I suspect you are using a round over cutter and cutting an inner circle and an outer circle......correct?
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Re: How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
There are three toolpaths on the file Randall uploaded. If you preview all 3 you'll get the item pictured. Your picture looks like just a preview of the 3rd toolpath.
Having said that.....
Have you thought about how you intend to connect that round steering wheel to a steering column? What will you do to keep it from snapping in half at the two end-grain points the first time the driver has to slam on the brakes?
Having said that.....
Have you thought about how you intend to connect that round steering wheel to a steering column? What will you do to keep it from snapping in half at the two end-grain points the first time the driver has to slam on the brakes?
Re: How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
Here's one I did for my Model A Ford, however I did it in Aspire, doing a double sided cut. I tried looking for the file, which is buried on my computer somewhere, to see how I did it. I remember doing it in a solid piece of wood, and it was extremely strong.Having said that.....
Have you thought about how you intend to connect that round steering wheel to a steering column? What will you do to keep it from snapping in half at the two end-grain points the first time the driver has to slam on the brakes?
Re: How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
YEs, The wood will be laminated with 3 layers, so strength is not a problem.
The 08 Stanley has black painted steering wheel, so laminated is fine, no one will see the joints.
The originals are steam bent......too much hassle.
I am at an interesting cross roads:......my lathe will swing 18 inches, but I don't have a face plate or chuck large enough to hold this
......My Bridgeport rotary table is way too small ( 6 inch)....to hold this and run a round over router bit around it.
So I am hoping there is a way to use my cnc router, which can do this easly if I can figure out the programming.....it is limited to a 1/4 dia shank as well.
If I can get the inside rear curve cut, I can then mount it to the brass spider and put it into my lathe and finish it.
The 08 Stanley has black painted steering wheel, so laminated is fine, no one will see the joints.
The originals are steam bent......too much hassle.
I am at an interesting cross roads:......my lathe will swing 18 inches, but I don't have a face plate or chuck large enough to hold this
......My Bridgeport rotary table is way too small ( 6 inch)....to hold this and run a round over router bit around it.
So I am hoping there is a way to use my cnc router, which can do this easly if I can figure out the programming.....it is limited to a 1/4 dia shank as well.
If I can get the inside rear curve cut, I can then mount it to the brass spider and put it into my lathe and finish it.
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Re: How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
- Randall Newcomb
10 fingers in, 10 fingers out, another good day in the shop
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Re: How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
THANKS<
I looked all over for this, could only find 1/2 shank.....which would require a new router and new bracket.....it never ends...project creates more projects
I looked all over for this, could only find 1/2 shank.....which would require a new router and new bracket.....it never ends...project creates more projects
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Re: How to cut a1.2 cricle in Z axis for steering wheel
The link I provided is for the 1/4" shank. http://www.magnate.net/
1/2" Radius; 1/4" Shank Diameter; 3/4" Cutting Length; 1-1/4" Shank Length;
1/2" Radius; 1/4" Shank Diameter; 3/4" Cutting Length; 1-1/4" Shank Length;
- Randall Newcomb
10 fingers in, 10 fingers out, another good day in the shop
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