I brought my MPCNC back to life recently to make knife scales for my folder project. Some of you may remember I make high end kitchen knives on the side. I have to try my hand at making a cross bar lock. I am pretty happy with this, I am hoping to make about 10 a month… on the side.
My first attempts cut out the inside pocket, holes and profile on the MPCNC , then I rounded over the outside edge on the router with a template. I was not happy with that finish. I am thinking of running the entire project on the MPCNC.
- drop out my hold down screw holes and fixture
- cut the inner pockets and profile.
- flip the part over and mill the outer edge.
I am assuming this is possible when homing the machine between each operation. Today I took the first step in proof of principle and drew the shapes with a pen and paper on the MPCnc as long as my homing is correct I see the same objects drawn ontop of each other. The drawing looks like a single print of the knife scales, but it’s three different runs.
See photo above.
Below are photos of the current scales. I am
Not thrilled with the fit and finish.
