CNC Projects – Mr. LeMieux

The Ringinator Table Saw

April 24, 2016December 10, 2016 by martin

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I made a miniature table saw for use by jewelers, designers, and hobbyists. It uses a user supplied corded electric drill as a power source. The drill plugs into an electronic speed controller that uses a knob to adjust the speed of the drill. This allows fine speed control, letting…

Making a 360 degree hinge

March 26, 2016April 17, 2016 by martin

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Here is how I made a 360° hinge for my fishing, and metal pellet casting molds. I have been working on these for quite a while, and have went through many different versions. They are entirely cnc machined from billet aluminum. This is how I made the latest one. Now…

Making a fixture plate

January 29, 2014February 19, 2015 by martin

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I used a marker to draw out the extents of travel. This allows me to use the entire mill area. A full 7.3" by 14.3". Using the mill to its full extents. Spotting the holes. Drilling with a 5/16" drill. (tap drill for 3/8 bolts) Followed by a 1/2" drill,…

Making Washers

May 25, 2013February 19, 2015 by martin

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I needed to make some 1" diameter 3/8" thick washers. I bought a piece of scrap 6061 3/8" plate and cut them out using helical interpolation with an 1/8" endmill. Leaving a little tab to hold them in place. Total time ~2 minutes each washer.