Celtic knot as on the handle of some Sgian Dubh's then filled with blood red resin the returned to lath too hollow and polish finished art piece. If a smaller wood rod wood blank is placed inside before filling with resin then less resin needed and lees waste
Ray, your "smooth jazz voice" and observations/explanations add a great deal to the videos. Much better than the last video without the voiceover. Thanks
Your skill set is just growing and growing the first design I just saw the German swastika, loved the wooden slinky. the illuminated dragon and the large lord of the rings all created with your creative mind and eye.
It's unfortunate to see that, but there are also manji symbols too. This was not the intention! Hopefully others will recognise that. It really was to see how difficult it was to cut a complex continuous pattern and have light shine through. The slinky is something I'm working on to see if a wooden version could actually work. Thanks for your feedback Michael. All the best. Ray
That cylinder at nine minutes reminds me of the tower at the Aire de La Baie de Somme. Brilliant review, as always, Ray and I think Nick Zametti also has a similar lathe to yourself so you are in good company. I am thoroughly enjoying turning perfectly respectable pieces of wood into shavings and sawdust on my Regent 🌞
Hey Ray! I think it's a perfectly rational way to spend one's time, to take gorgeous wood and turn it into sawdust! La baie de somme is quite a construction for a restaurant or something near to the restaurant. Take care Ray. All the best. Ray
Another great review Ray. I found the information very useful. Looking at your Lightburn screen it looks like you did the cutting at 200/90 and 200/85. I missed the thickness of those cylinders but it sure looks like it did a good job. Fun video to watch with lots of good information. Gary
Glad it was helpful Gary! Some of the initial tests I did with 100 mm/min and could cut 5mm cylinder wall in 1 pass, but seemingly not always consistently and so very slow! Probably the variation of grain around the cylinder and the type of wood causing the issue. I'd love to try a CO2 laser and see if I can pick up the pace and retain accuracy. All the best. Ray
Ray Whitby. Could you use a thin masking tape on the out side to hold everything together. Then you would not have the problem of a piece jamming the rollers. Keep up the good work.
I guess it depends on whether it interferes with the air assist. Could possible criss-cross thin strips on the inside! Thanks for the suggestions. All the best. Ray
Nice creations Ray, I wonder if a way to prevent pieces falling and jamming the rotary module is to apply a thick transparent sticky tape on the inside wall of the blank. This should keep all the pieces in place without being cut by the laser given its transparency, not sure if it will whitstand the heat generated though, worth a try 😉
Hey Alessandro. Yes this would keep the pieces in place, but it could prevent the air assist. I ran some tests last night and found that creating tabs (or bridges) keeps everything together and Lightburn software can do this automatically. I'm still learning! All the best. Ray
Pretty useful tool Ray - you've raised the bar for laser cutting projects ! You began using Lightburn tabs as you kept experimenting did you not ? I believe the Ortur chuck jaw rotary you can turn tapered turnings - i.e. cones. My laser isn't a cutting type but I keep one on the Must Get list. Keep up the good work, cheerio, take care. -Mike p.s. we love your 'Dad jokes'... here's one What time is it when to go to the dentist ? ... tooth hurty.
Thanks Mike. There is a work around to cones on rollers, but not happy with the inaccuracies. Really wish I could afford a chuck system or whether a company might donate one for the cause! All the best. Ray
Im sure its already been suggested, but I think creating a light, solid, "filler" piece inside, would not only hold it together better, but keep pieces from falling through, and keep burn-through from happening
This was one idea too, but blue tape is easily cut by the laser and you still need the air assist for clean cuts, so not sure if the tape would become a barrier and problem for that. I then thought about a criss-cross network of thin tape strips, which would overcome any potential problems I've just written about. Definitely will have to try!
I did try this Richard, where a smaller cylinder could roll around. It may work with a chuck type system, but with the rollers it caused momentum and knocked the main cylinder about with any rapid movements across the pattern.
The Truman show must be on BBC or something you can get on cable or internet. I've just got local channels. It would cost too much to get cable or internet out in the country where I live
Maybe unwanted and unseen in the process of making it, but i seems to be that the pattern at 7:00 has the nazi swastika sing in it all over the place. I just wanted to mention it! Otherwise good ideo.
It's possible to read too much into it. I guess it could also be seen as manji also. Depends on which side you look. But that is certainly not the intention!
Question: What is the best continuous pattern for rotary laser cutting of a wooden cylinder?
Try sacred geometry :)
@@FuneralProcession Very challenging!
Celtic knot as on the handle of some Sgian Dubh's then filled with blood red resin the returned to lath too hollow and polish finished art piece. If a smaller wood rod wood blank is placed inside before filling with resin then less resin needed and lees waste
@@Uniquettt Thanks Michael. I've seen another pattern that could work with this methodology. Will have to look into the celtic knot!
Try something Escher perhaps ?
Ray, your "smooth jazz voice" and observations/explanations add a great deal to the videos. Much better than the last video without the voiceover. Thanks
Thanks Bill. Appreciate your feedback! I will try to do more voiceovers, though cannot promise for every video. All the best. Ray
Your skill set is just growing and growing the first design I just saw the German swastika, loved the wooden slinky. the illuminated dragon and the large lord of the rings all created with your creative mind and eye.
It's unfortunate to see that, but there are also manji symbols too. This was not the intention! Hopefully others will recognise that. It really was to see how difficult it was to cut a complex continuous pattern and have light shine through. The slinky is something I'm working on to see if a wooden version could actually work. Thanks for your feedback Michael. All the best. Ray
@@RayWhitbyCreations Welcome. Yes very complex indeed very brave to create
Great video! Happy birthday as well!
Thank you so much my son 😀
That is an awesome piece of equipment. Love the LOTR inspired ring
I love it! I know others have done better versions, but was good to see how quickly and detailed this project could be achieved.
That cylinder at nine minutes reminds me of the tower at the Aire de La Baie de Somme. Brilliant review, as always, Ray and I think Nick Zametti also has a similar lathe to yourself so you are in good company. I am thoroughly enjoying turning perfectly respectable pieces of wood into shavings and sawdust on my Regent 🌞
Hey Ray! I think it's a perfectly rational way to spend one's time, to take gorgeous wood and turn it into sawdust! La baie de somme is quite a construction for a restaurant or something near to the restaurant. Take care Ray. All the best. Ray
Another great review Ray. I found the information very useful.
Looking at your Lightburn screen it looks like you did the cutting at 200/90 and 200/85. I missed the thickness of those cylinders but it sure looks like it did a good job.
Fun video to watch with lots of good information.
Gary
Glad it was helpful Gary! Some of the initial tests I did with 100 mm/min and could cut 5mm cylinder wall in 1 pass, but seemingly not always consistently and so very slow! Probably the variation of grain around the cylinder and the type of wood causing the issue. I'd love to try a CO2 laser and see if I can pick up the pace and retain accuracy. All the best. Ray
I like it very much . I will have to put together my CNC router laser
Ah the one thing I'm missing from my collection is the CNC router! Can't wait to see your creations Ahron!
pretty extraordinary wood working
Thank you very much!
This machine is awesome! Thanks for sharing Ray 👍
Thanks so much Jojo, It's a great couple of pieces of equipment. Lots of fun. I might never emerge from my "man cave"!
Ray Whitby. Could you use a thin masking tape on the out side to hold everything together. Then you would not have the problem of a piece jamming the rollers. Keep up the good work.
I guess it depends on whether it interferes with the air assist. Could possible criss-cross thin strips on the inside! Thanks for the suggestions. All the best. Ray
Freaking awesome as always!! You are amazing!
Thank you so much Annette!! I think you are for daring to watch these videos each week!
Nice creations Ray, I wonder if a way to prevent pieces falling and jamming the rotary module is to apply a thick transparent sticky tape on the inside wall of the blank. This should keep all the pieces in place without being cut by the laser given its transparency, not sure if it will whitstand the heat generated though, worth a try 😉
Hey Alessandro. Yes this would keep the pieces in place, but it could prevent the air assist. I ran some tests last night and found that creating tabs (or bridges) keeps everything together and Lightburn software can do this automatically. I'm still learning! All the best. Ray
Big like!👍👍👍👍👍✅💪Felicitări! Great video 👍👍👍😎
Thanks so much Gabi!
Great job, very interesting,👍👍👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Pretty useful tool Ray - you've raised the bar for laser cutting projects ! You began using Lightburn tabs as you kept experimenting did you not ? I believe the Ortur chuck jaw rotary you can turn tapered turnings - i.e. cones. My laser isn't a cutting type but I keep one on the Must Get list. Keep up the good work, cheerio, take care. -Mike p.s. we love your 'Dad jokes'... here's one What time is it when to go to the dentist ? ... tooth hurty.
Thanks Mike. There is a work around to cones on rollers, but not happy with the inaccuracies. Really wish I could afford a chuck system or whether a company might donate one for the cause! All the best. Ray
Might some of the alignment problems also come from wood slipping on the rollers when friction increases elsewhere?
That would make sense Olivier! Especially when moving rapidly over areas of white space. Definitely want to try a chuck based system!
Im sure its already been suggested, but I think creating a light, solid, "filler" piece inside, would not only hold it together better, but keep pieces from falling through, and keep burn-through from happening
Some thick blue tape inside... maybe some foil to insure it doesn't cut all the way through? Just an idea.
Sounds better than my idea of putting another cylinder inside !
I'd put a foil-wrapped shop vac hose inside. Get the smoke out as fast as possible to prevent smoke stains.
This was one idea too, but blue tape is easily cut by the laser and you still need the air assist for clean cuts, so not sure if the tape would become a barrier and problem for that. I then thought about a criss-cross network of thin tape strips, which would overcome any potential problems I've just written about. Definitely will have to try!
I did try this Richard, where a smaller cylinder could roll around. It may work with a chuck type system, but with the rollers it caused momentum and knocked the main cylinder about with any rapid movements across the pattern.
I think it is the laser hitting the other side and scorching it. So need to block the beam, after it comes through the upper surface.
Very cool 😎
Thanks Jim!
How about sharing that stl files for that 3d printed base you make? thanks in advance
Will you share the stl for the cradle?
Hiya. Email me and I can send you the file
The Truman show must be on BBC or something you can get on cable or internet. I've just got local channels. It would cost too much to get cable or internet out in the country where I live
On the whole I would say you're not missing much with the Truman show, but it's am intriguing premise!
Nice
Thanks Zaid!
Hello, what is the name of this device?
The Ortur YRR 2.0 - rotary jig
Maybe unwanted and unseen in the process of making it, but i seems to be that the pattern at 7:00 has the nazi swastika sing in it all over the place. I just wanted to mention it! Otherwise good ideo.
It's possible to read too much into it. I guess it could also be seen as manji also. Depends on which side you look. But that is certainly not the intention!