Most useful machine?

[kgg]

29 minutes ago, AlZilla said:

That right there is one of my big concerns.

There are a lot of Fusion 360 youtube video's that would be helpful in getting started and as you use it the easier it gets. Just choose one CAD program and stick with it.

29 minutes ago, AlZilla said:

I like your review of equipment.

Thank you. I did not include any of the typical 3D machines you see on buying sites like A mazon as I discounted them from the very beginning.

29 minutes ago, AlZilla said:

I might well come back and pick your brain when I start edging in that direction again.

If I can offer anything just drop me a note.

kgg

Edited September 5, 2024 by kgg

[toxo]

7 hours ago, AlZilla said:

Another avenue of adventure. For some reason, I thought it was more akin to actual metalworking.

Is there a particular gauge, thickness or however they're measured you recommend to do the type of work you show in the picture?

Thanks for the tip off.

If you're serious I can point you to everything you need.

I did do a post about a year ago detailing what you need and where to get it. You might do a search for "Rule Steel".

[AlZilla]

5 hours ago, toxo said:

If you're serious I can point you to everything you need.

I did do a post about a year ago detailing what you need and where to get it. You might do a search for "Rule Steel".

Got it - rule steel. I'll read up on it and make it a winter project. I have a small hydraulic press.

Thanks!

EDIT: It looks like they're bending the stuff with nothing more than a push clamp. I can fabricate something that'll do simple curves and corners.  Thanks for the push!

Edited September 5, 2024 by AlZilla

[HandyDave]

On 9/5/2024 at 6:31 AM, AlZilla said:

Yes, early on some of the videos I saw featured a drum or belt sander and I grabbed right on to that idea.  So, if the stitch line wanders from the edge a bit - move the edge! 

I like to leave a bit extra meat on my edges where it can be. Then after sewing I can trim edge down and run it across my sander then start edge finish work. Makes getting the edges nice and smooth so much easier which we know for a good finished edge it needs to be good and smooth.