My CNC manufacturer provided instructions for converting a 3D model from Fusion360 to G-code, and I have some experience with the program but have never successfully followed their confusing directions. I resorted to a simple program that converts 2D vector drawings to G-code.
The first pick came from a sheet of ugly green acrylic, but I cut it with a rounded nose bit, so the edges were sharp and required a lot of sanding with a rotary tool. The first was much longer than necessary, so I shortened the handle and shaft. I also drafted a turning wrench, then redesigned it to include a hole so I could wear it on a lanyard.
I switched to a flat-nosed milling bit, tweaked some settings to make the best cut, and switched to red and blue plastic. The only problem was that the plastic was too thin for the wrench, but I could pick the lock if I held two at once.
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2024-02-20
The first pick came from a sheet of ugly green acrylic, but I cut it with a rounded nose bit, so the edges were sharp and required a lot of sanding with a rotary tool. The first was much longer than necessary, so I shortened the handle and shaft. I also drafted a turning wrench, then redesigned it to include a hole so I could wear it on a lanyard.
I switched to a flat-nosed milling bit, tweaked some settings to make the best cut, and switched to red and blue plastic. The only problem was that the plastic was too thin for the wrench, but I could pick the lock if I held two at once.
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| Toy picks for a toy lock |
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2024-02-20
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