Printed Drag Knife - inspiration video

[Edge Remover]

Hello folks,
I desided to make drag knife by using 3D printer with ABS material and common metal parts.


There is the result in video below.


[video=youtube;-MThK035omE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MThK035omE[/video]

or

http://youtu.be/-MThK035omE


You need any flat CNC. I built CNC by myself, it is combination common alluminum profiles, particle boards and printed ABS parts.
For running G-code I used Arduino with Sprinter. As the software for generation g-code I use Simply Cam 2,
you can import your data from vector programs like Corel, Illustrator...


Let it is an inspiration for you to make one.


Kamil

 

[rjssigns]

Very nice. Smooth operation.




Now all I need is a CNC, 3D printer, software and talent.

 

[Gene@mpls]

Most excellent. I have the CNC router but need the 3d printer... did you build that too? Very impressed. Thanks Gene

 

[Gino]

Is there an icon with your jaw hitting the floor ??

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[ddubia]

When I started making signs one had to have a can of paint & a brush with the talent to make letters with the brush. There were no computers to aid in any part of the process. Since, I've learned to use computers for much of the design, printing and general output and have been in awe of that process alone.

And now it's actually come to this. If I had the equipment I'm sure I could learn to do this as well except that now my mind has been completely blown by the possibilities to the point that I'm now stuck on stupid in so far as moving any further forward.

I'm ready to retire this year. But I will keep an eye on the progress to see just how far it goes before I do.

 

[Hero Signs]

Coool!!

 

[WB]

Very impressive.. Nice toys!!

looks like you made the table as well?

 

[Typestries]

Excellent all around. Plans to bring to to market?

We currently run the Donek Tools drag knife. Works great, but your interchangeability aspect is killer.

 

[Edge Remover]

Gene@mpls:

Yes I built also 3d printer, internet is full of instructions how to build it, it is easy, just difficult at beginning.

WB:
Working area is just a particle board with 1mm thick paper on, whole construction lays on wood table.

Typestries:
Yeah changing aspect is good, but what is great, that you are not limited with blade shape. you can choose your favorite blade and print the schell for it, like I did. That is cool.
I will try to upload stl files for close look.

 

[Turnergraphics]

that's awesome. Thanks for sharing