by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC, Tools and Techniques, Workshop and Storage
These projects are always fun for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. – Custom Mauser Gun Stock – Fixture for Working on the Venerable Colt 1911 – AR-15 Mini-Lower Tactical Bottle Openers – Using a 3D Printer to Machine an AR-15 Lower Receiver –...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC, Tools and Techniques, Workshop and Storage
These projects are always fun, particularly for your non-machinist friends and family to enjoy. – CNC Engraving – CNC Chair Plans – Robotic Bartenders – Design a Case for Your iPhone – CNC’d Art from Old CD’s and DVD’s – Astronomical Clock – Mini Mill Projects – Easy...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, Quoting and Estimating, Software, Tools and Techniques
What is a Board Foot? Before considering how to figure board feet, let’s first ask, “What is a Board Foot?” The Board Foot is a unit of volume measure for wood that is largely used in the United States and Canada. It may be abbreviated as...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, Software, Tools and Techniques
54 problems G-Wizard Calculator will solve for me? Really? Sounds like hyperbole, I know, but it’s a very straightforward and somewhat conservative list. If you haven’t tried G-Wizard, I’d expect you to be skeptical. If you have tried it, and even...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Feeds and Speeds, Quoting and Estimating, Tools and Techniques
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, achieving efficiency in CNC machining is more crucial than ever. By optimizing processes and embracing advanced techniques, companies can significantly reduce costs, improve productivity, and meet sustainability goals...
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![G86 G Code Boring Cycle and G85 CNC Code [ Easy Guide]](https://www.cnccookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img_6500d797db057.png)
by Bob Warfield | Blog, GCode, Tools and Techniques
CNC machining has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for precise and intricate operations to be performed with ease. One such operation is the G86 G Code Boring Cycle, a powerful and versatile tool for enlarging pre-drilled holes and ensuring their...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, Software, Tools and Techniques
A question I hear fairly often is, “Why do I need a Feeds and Speeds Calculator, aren’t the manufacturer’s recommendations good enough? Here is an Infographic that walks through the limitations of Manufacturer’s Recommendations vs Feeds...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects
Thinking about a new tattoo? Here are some ideas: Accredited to Tiby Voesters. Accredited to Flickr… Accredited to JalopyJournal… Accredited to NextLuxury… Accredited to NextLuxury… Accredited to NextLuxury… Attributed to the...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, Tools and Techniques
Why use a single flute end mill? Because they work better in some cases, that’s why! BTW, sometimes these beasts are called o flute end mills or 1 flute end mills. There are a lot of strange beasts out there in the cutting tool world, and a lot of physics...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Feeds and Speeds, Tools and Techniques
Here’s a good video overview of Climb vs Conventional Milling (Down vs Up Milling): Source: My CNC Chef monthly column with Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine For more in-depth information on conventional milling and climb milling, keep reading. Table of...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, Tools and Techniques
Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of flat bottom drill bits? These versatile tools are designed for precision machining and creating flat-bottomed holes with improved tool life and reduced need for multiple passes. In this engaging blog post, we’ll...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, GCode, Software
Quick G-Code Arc Tutorial [Make G02 & G03 Easy] [ CNCCookbook’s G-Code Tutorial ] Circular Interpolation is Motion Along a Circular Arc Having just finished discussing linear interpolation, or motion in a straight line, we next come to circular...
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