Muts‘s Build

[ebon flint]

Let the games begin. I‘m Cédric from Switzerland.

[ebon flint]

Some progress on the upper instrument. Waiting for the Rowmark sheets

[lone wyvern]

Looking good, not sure if this is something you might want to consider, post process on the 3d printed parts, get some spray automotive putty from your local car parts store, spray liberally then let dry, sand smooth with 2000 grit wet and dry paper, then your good to prime and paint, you should have a nice smooth finish.

[ebon flint]

Thanks for the tip. I'll test. I also noticed that when printing 3D, I have to have the visible side on the print bed. This also results in a much better surface.

[ebon flint]

I added a camera to my K40. Now it‘s easy to engrave the letters on the right position.

[ebon flint]

After a long time, I have once again put the MPCNC into operation. It's always fun. First wooden construction is now complete.

[lone wyvern]

I use the framing feature in lightburn and do a low power pass for the outer edge on a piece of cardboard to draw an outline this helps with placement.

[ebon flint]

Today I made the cover.

[novel raft]

Looks great! can you please explain what material you used and what technique to bend it? Did you use heat?

[ebon flint]

This is acrylic, which I shaped with a hot air gun.

[novel raft]

Thanks! What is the thickness of the acrylic? Can you describe the process of shaping with a hot air gun in detail (temperature? Do you heat one area then the next or do you strafe back and forth for even heat-up)?

[ebon flint]

The thickness is 3mm. I will made a video to show the process.