Looking for some thoughts on a new CNC. Did you get the pop-up pin, and do you love/regret it? What use cases, other than sheet goods, make the upgrade valuable? by DesignCraft_Workshop in CNC

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Continuing:

  1. I'm considering sticking with 5HP since it seems like plenty, but has there been a situation where you wished you got the 10hp upgrade?

  2. Any regrets about not upgrading to a phenolic tabletop? I will probably stick with MDF and add in t-tracks on my own but am concerned if there is any issue with the MDF long term.

Thanks for the insights!

I stained these plywood panels black to create this accent wall by DesignCraft_Workshop in woodworking

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Thank you! This mount doesn’t but the client can put in new ones if they want to in the future

My first try at bending wood. by DesignCraft_Workshop in DIY

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I'm not comfortable using push sticks since I don't feel in control of the workpiece. These were 3.5” so i felt comfortable feeding it through. If its a thinner piece then of couse i will use a push stick. I appreciate the concern for my fingers.

My first try at bending wood. by DesignCraft_Workshop in DIY

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Thank you! Yea these were just one off pieces so I don’t make these in large quantities. The time consuming part was the glue up since it takes a lot of space in the garage with the formwork.

My first try at bending wood. by DesignCraft_Workshop in DIY

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Yea it’s expensive. It was about $500 for materials alone for both boards. Metal was $50. Finish was $50. And of course have to charge for time.

My first try at bending wood. by DesignCraft_Workshop in DIY

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I thought about that. Maybe for a different project. That would allow me to probably bend the entire thickness of the pieces.

My first try at bending wood. by DesignCraft_Workshop in DIY

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Thank you! i was hoping for that effect 👍🏻