I call that thinking outside the box, to build any tool that do's the job, thats the way I was brought up, sadly its a lost art with the younger crowd I'm afraid. But good job on the jig, can't wait for the gen 2. Thx for the vid Richard
Necessity is the mother of invention and since I didn't necessarily have the money to buy one....I built it! I'm thinking purpose built parts and less flexible materials on Gen 2. Thanks for watching William!
Different than most pantograph routers but very simple an effective. Just from experience, a little tip I’ve find helpful. A decent fan next to your table will help with saw dust also prevent as much from getting in your slides. Next best thing to do is place shop vac on router side were the most chips are being slung. That will almost eliminate all dust and make the process much better. You will be more willing to do more of this an not have to breathe nearly as much dust. Hope that helps.
I plan on making another one in the future that will be a little more rigid and maybe use linear bearings instead of the drawer slides. I may even incorporate a suction tube for a shop vac near the router like you suggested. Thanks for watching!
That is a great first draft! Sure it can be more refined, but a great start. Simple enough if just wanting to do a few grips. I'm wanting a set to go on an old Herter's .357 that this idea may work for. Thanks for sharing Richard!
As you kinda said, you may not know how to "talk" to a cnc, but it appears you understand a lot of the concepts. Pretty good tool you have there and did a good job for a first time. You can always refine it some, but I understand some things aren't worth the time investment vs the results. Leave stuff oversize and you can always dial in your part by hand. Lol, as you just said in the video! I'm looking forward to see 2.0.
I know where it's weaknesses are, I also know what to do to (hopefully) fix them. I'll start slowly gathering parts and give it another try. Might make a good winter project.
Nice I think I will build one this weekend. I need to make a reverse image for a mold idea. To make stocks for out of hdpe #2 plastic. thanks you I gave you a subscribe and like 👍 😁
You could cut aluminum like that too. (Like how they use routers for the 80% frames with the routers... that actually look much better quality than the drill press one's).
Not sure what you mean. My manhood lies in the things I do everyday, like going to work, loving my wife, providing for my family, maintaining a home and building a future. Caring for the land and animals, being kind to people and having faith in God. Guns are tools and a hobby.
@@Squib1911 ha,ha! Yeah, I've heard that one too! My favorite was the time I heard the past tense version of the words "been" and "skinned". They are "bun" and "skunt" lol!
This is amazing. I imagine it would work with all kinds of grips. That is a nifty machine!
It could, it's going to need a little refinement first.
Can't wait for 2.0. Nothing wrong with trying out your own design and ideas. Definitely learned from it and so did many of us.
There are parts available to make a nice one, I just wanted to see what I could do with some of that stuff I've been hoarding for years!
I call that thinking outside the box, to build any tool that do's the job, thats the way I was brought up, sadly its a lost art with the younger crowd I'm afraid. But good job on the jig, can't wait for the gen 2. Thx for the vid Richard
Necessity is the mother of invention and since I didn't necessarily have the money to buy one....I built it! I'm thinking purpose built parts and less flexible materials on Gen 2. Thanks for watching William!
Different than most pantograph routers but very simple an effective. Just from experience, a little tip I’ve find helpful. A decent fan next to your table will help with saw dust also prevent as much from getting in your slides. Next best thing to do is place shop vac on router side were the most chips are being slung. That will almost eliminate all dust and make the process much better. You will be more willing to do more of this an not have to breathe nearly as much dust. Hope that helps.
I plan on making another one in the future that will be a little more rigid and maybe use linear bearings instead of the drawer slides. I may even incorporate a suction tube for a shop vac near the router like you suggested. Thanks for watching!
That is a great first draft! Sure it can be more refined, but a great start. Simple enough if just wanting to do a few grips. I'm wanting a set to go on an old Herter's .357 that this idea may work for. Thanks for sharing Richard!
This will get you close. I may work on V2 this spring. Thanks for watching!
Some history and some hobby. I like it.
I like making sawdust, it's even better when the results are something useful!
Impressive set-up Rich
Thanks!
Nice work. Simple but effective design.
Thanks. It's a little sloppy but great for roughing in.
Wild West CnC! Cool stuff there Richard.
As you kinda said, you may not know how to "talk" to a cnc, but it appears you understand a lot of the concepts. Pretty good tool you have there and did a good job for a first time. You can always refine it some, but I understand some things aren't worth the time investment vs the results. Leave stuff oversize and you can always dial in your part by hand. Lol, as you just said in the video! I'm looking forward to see 2.0.
Thank you Joshua!
I know where it's weaknesses are, I also know what to do to (hopefully) fix them. I'll start slowly gathering parts and give it another try. Might make a good winter project.
Nice I think I will build one this weekend. I need to make a reverse image for a mold idea. To make stocks for out of hdpe #2 plastic. thanks you I gave you a subscribe and like 👍 😁
Awesome! I hope everything works well for you. Have fun and be safe!
You could cut aluminum like that too. (Like how they use routers for the 80% frames with the routers... that actually look much better quality than the drill press one's).
It might be a little slower with aluminum and this one might be a little too sloppy.
The Scot-Irish sure love their guns.
I do too!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Yeah, but where's your manhood? Last time I checked, it can't be bought at a Walmart.
Not sure what you mean. My manhood lies in the things I do everyday, like going to work, loving my wife, providing for my family, maintaining a home and building a future. Caring for the land and animals, being kind to people and having faith in God. Guns are tools and a hobby.
Interesting design
Thanks! Thanks for watching too!
Fun project!
Yeah, it kind of was. Thanks for watching!
That’s pretty awesome!!
Thanks!
Thas very cool Richard.
Thanks Angel!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview just happened that I'm looking for a holster and waiting on a wood grip for my sw 686 and you are making both 😆.
I wish I could do both of them for you, I just don't think anyone wants to wait that long!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I have to wait 6 to 9 weeks lol
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Thank you!
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Thanks Dan!
Be-ins
It's an Ohio thing maybe.
It could be a Florida thing too. Who knows, I've been all over the place!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I could be. You ort -two pick up some terminology from Kentucky.
@@Squib1911 ha,ha! Yeah, I've heard that one too! My favorite was the time I heard the past tense version of the words "been" and "skinned". They are "bun" and "skunt" lol!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview That's funny
Good job
do your best.
I love it
They say to "learn from your mistakes", there will be a 2.0 in the future. Thanks for watching!