You used the fixture clamps the wrong way. The threaded insert points up, with its head on the plate. It is used at the back end of the bar, at the far end from the piece. Then the front bolt with the handle goes in the opposite direction, threads downward, and threads into the plate. By setting the front to just over the height of the piece and then increasing the height of the rear, the front bolt acts as a pivot, and the bar is pushed downward onto the piece. This orientation lets you hold something down with only a downward force. This method doesnt potentially "squirt" the piece away, as could happen if the bar were oriented with the back end low and front end high, producing a downward, but also forward pressure. This clamping style is common in CNC routing, where lateral forces are in play.
Got to have the complete set...thanks...The Phillies had a good finish but just could not pull off the World Series...My Braves on the other hand was never a serious contender....On to next year...Thanks for the content. Good stuff as always. Where are you getting your scroll files?
Yeah we went down the tubes fast. Need to get Juan Soto LOL. I bought a scroll package from Fragout Design (www.fragoutdesign.com/shop). Not cheap but the best Ive ever seen.
I purchased the F1 Ultra plate and one for my 60W Mopa; they are game changers for piece setup.
Now I need one for my MOPA
You used the fixture clamps the wrong way. The threaded insert points up, with its head on the plate. It is used at the back end of the bar, at the far end from the piece. Then the front bolt with the handle goes in the opposite direction, threads downward, and threads into the plate. By setting the front to just over the height of the piece and then increasing the height of the rear, the front bolt acts as a pivot, and the bar is pushed downward onto the piece. This orientation lets you hold something down with only a downward force. This method doesnt potentially "squirt" the piece away, as could happen if the bar were oriented with the back end low and front end high, producing a downward, but also forward pressure. This clamping style is common in CNC routing, where lateral forces are in play.
I will use that next time. Worked out for this short job.
Got to have the complete set...thanks...The Phillies had a good finish but just could not pull off the World Series...My Braves on the other hand was never a serious contender....On to next year...Thanks for the content. Good stuff as always. Where are you getting your scroll files?
Yeah we went down the tubes fast. Need to get Juan Soto LOL. I bought a scroll package from Fragout Design (www.fragoutdesign.com/shop). Not cheap but the best Ive ever seen.
is the hatchet etched on BOTH sides?
The air assist you showed near the end, is that 3D printed? Did you purchase that or print from ????
I bought it off a seller on Etsy. Almost certainly 3D printed I love it.
I ordered a similar plate from someone else, and I can't wait to get it... but I may have to get some of their fences and clamps.
Thats awesome! Yeah they make a lot of cool stuff I cant go on that website or Ill end up spending too much $$ lol
why did you jump over from CS to Illustrator and back?
I want to do the hatchet like yours but on the ultra!
Probably doable. Not sure about the annealing and colored parts.
me likey!
Oh yes its a keeper!