Seeking CNC services
#11
Hello Gang -

I have a local buddy who owns a custom car shop.  He is looking for some mock-up parts preferably CNCed from 3/4" (BB?) plywood.  These "wheels" are 25" in diameter and he needs 8 of them.  He is based in the western suburbs of Chicago.  If you're interested, please PM me and I can send you his contact info.  Thanks!

   
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#12
Wish I could help but our programmer is an person, he makes excuses as to why certain programs can't be changed. I wish we had a better one, this would be perfect job for us.

Good luck
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Garry
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#13
How many does he want? The programming is child’s play, but sadly, my CNC is too small.

I know a number of folks with bigger CNCs, but they mostly do this as a business.
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#14
Gotta be a custom millwork shop nearby. Good luck.
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Garry
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#15
(03-25-2019, 07:17 PM)handi Wrote: How many does he want? 

He needs 8.
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#16
(03-25-2019, 07:20 PM)museumguy Wrote: Gotta be a custom millwork shop nearby. Good luck.

That was Plan B, and figured I'd ask here first to see if anyone was interested/capable.  Thanks, Garry.
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#17
Cian,
This is a total shot in the dark---try Newfound Woodworks in Bristol, NH. They make cedar strip kayaks, kits and associated stuff. They have a CNC large enough to cut forms for kayaks and rowing boats so may be interested.

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#18
(03-26-2019, 01:32 AM)Cian Wrote: That was Plan B, and figured I'd ask here first to see if anyone was interested/capable.  Thanks, Garry.

No problem. I didn't know if a local shop was going to be less expensive than an online order. Let us know how this turns out, I'm curious.
I no longer build museums but don't want to change my name. My new job is a lot less stressful. Life is much better.

Garry
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#19
Here’s another long shot. Here in Chico we have a Community Maker Shop, (not sure what they call themselves) where various crafts share their skills and possibly the tools. I had a potential job that could have used their 4”x8” CNC table. Rent for a month was $75.00. Given Chicago’s size, there has to something like that available for your friend. Goggle up "Makers in Chicago". One of many is SOUTH SIDE HACKERSPACE: CHICAGO.

Or, if your friend has the time and some help from you, show him that his need is mostly circles to cut and holes to drill and a little cutting out for the spokes. Make a template out of ½” MDF. Rough cut the ¾” and wear out a long pattern bit.
Bill
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#20
Even if one does not have a CNC large enough to cut the part they may still be able to produce it if a 25" square can be physically located on the bed of the CNC. Just CNC all the inside details and then use a router and circle jig to cut out the outside.
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