Post by dustypilot on May 25, 2020 19:10:19 GMT -5
I have been using my AR8 Pro5 for about a month and really like it. It's faster than the old one, provides better repeatability and is built like a tank. However, for all the thought that went into the design of this machine, I really think they cheaped out on the sides:
The plastic sides just don't do it when compared to the Candy Apple Red logo on the front or the hold down clamps they sell. As I was wiring in the laser attachment I kept thinking I can do better... So I took a stab at just cutting out a template in 1/4" plywood, sanding and sealing, putting on a chrome undercoat and and a ruby red finish. They look ok but are kind of plain:
Yesterday, my single-flute aluminum bit arrived. I checked out the scrap recycler in town and found some 1/8" aluminum stock that I thought I would give try. I slowed down to 50 ipm, cut depth to no more than 0.04" at a time and added my favorite logo. Once cut, I had a little of that ruby paint left in the rattle can, so sprayed that in, then sanded down to 800 grit (finest I had on hand). Now That's better:
Both sides now have a much better (IMHO) look.
Happy Memorial Day All. Thank you vets!
The plastic sides just don't do it when compared to the Candy Apple Red logo on the front or the hold down clamps they sell. As I was wiring in the laser attachment I kept thinking I can do better... So I took a stab at just cutting out a template in 1/4" plywood, sanding and sealing, putting on a chrome undercoat and and a ruby red finish. They look ok but are kind of plain:
Yesterday, my single-flute aluminum bit arrived. I checked out the scrap recycler in town and found some 1/8" aluminum stock that I thought I would give try. I slowed down to 50 ipm, cut depth to no more than 0.04" at a time and added my favorite logo. Once cut, I had a little of that ruby paint left in the rattle can, so sprayed that in, then sanded down to 800 grit (finest I had on hand). Now That's better:
Both sides now have a much better (IMHO) look.
Happy Memorial Day All. Thank you vets!
