There is a huge difference between a tool designed for cutting wood and one designed for cutting aluminum. Lay them side by side in a drawer and that difference becomes nearly indistinguishable rendering each tool virtually useless.
Making a tool organizer is a fast, easy CNC project.
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Start with a block of wood and simply bore a series of holes in the top for your tools to drop into. If you want to engrave tool names into the surface, mill the top of the block first to ensure the engrave depth is uniform.
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Collets are manufactured from spring steel,
therefore the constant use gradually changes the collets dimensions. This
change then affects the accuracy of the collet which can affect the cut quality
and tool grip.
If the tool is not perfectly balanced in the spindle, it will wobble (This wobble is called run-out.) and
apply uneven forces to the spindle bearings which can cause premature spindle
failure. Collet life can be extended by cleaning the collet and tool after each
use.
Fun Fact – Keep yourself and your kids safe when carving pumpkins. Use a
sheetrock knife with a serrated blade, which is safer than a kitchen knife.
This will give you the best control – and remember to wear safety goggles, too!
In
your CAM package, set Z zero to the bottom of the material and on your machine
set Z zero on the spoiler board.
Now your depth cut will always go to the bottom of the material.
