Author Topic: Sketchup Models of MFT 1080 and/or Kapex? (Read 35462 times)

BC6738F5BCE98B4 · « **on:** November 06, 2009, 04:21 PM »

Does any have (or has anyone seen) an accurately done Sketchup Model of the 1080 and/or Kapex? I was about to start my own when I thought of the possibility that someone here had such a model and had not posted it in Google Warehouse.

Thanks in advance.

Brice Burrell · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2009, 04:37 PM »

Quote from: BC6738F5BCE98B4 on November 06, 2009, 04:21 PM

Does any have (or has anyone seen) an accurately done Sketchup Model of the 1080 and/or Kapex? I was about to start my own when I thought of the possibility that someone here had such a model and had not posted it in Google Warehouse.

Thanks in advance.

I'm not aware of any finished models, I started a MFT model and I know Jonny Round Boy has an incomplete Kapex model.

Brice Burrell · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2009, 05:00 PM »

Here's what I've got for a MFT, Festool MFT 1080, not a accurate reproduction.

Rey Johnson · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2009, 08:14 PM »

I've been meaning to put my SketchUp in the Google Warehouse, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Any way, I have the MFT 1080s as part of my MFT station. They are within 1/64". Here is a pic. Let me know...and I can email to you. File is too large to post here, even when I take all other models out.

Rey

BC6738F5BCE98B4 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2009, 10:35 PM »

OK I give . . . Bruce, why is this "not accurate"

Rey, I would appreciate your emailing (or trying to) me with model. Email is a146@cox.net Thanks.

Why not post?

Brice Burrell · « **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2009, 11:08 PM »

Quote from: BC6738F5BCE98B4 on November 06, 2009, 10:35 PM

OK I give . . . Bruce, why is this "not accurate"

It's not to perfect scale or in metric and no guide rail or rail mounting hardware. BTW, its Brice, not Bruce.

Rey Johnson · « **Reply #6 on:** November 07, 2009, 07:43 AM »

Quote from: BC6738F5BCE98B4 on November 06, 2009, 10:35 PM

Rey, I would appreciate your emailing (or trying to) me with model. Email is a146@cox.net Thanks.

Why not post?

I just sent it to you...it should have come from address rjq909@gmail.com. I didn't post it here because the file size is over the attachment limit here. I will get around to putting some of my Festool models in the Google Warehouse...haven't gotten around to it yet though.

Quote from: BC6738F5BCE98B4 on November 06, 2009, 10:35 PM

OK I give . . . Bruce, why is this "not accurate"...

Brice, I get Ray alot instead of Rey...pronuciation stays the same though for me.

Rey Johnson · « **Reply #7 on:** November 07, 2009, 07:53 AM »

Btw, nice work there Brice with the MFT model.

Rey

jonny round boy · « **Reply #8 on:** November 07, 2009, 08:38 AM »

Quote from: Brice Burrell on November 06, 2009, 05:00 PM

Here's what I've got for a MFT, Festool MFT 1080, not a accurate reproduction.

Brice,

I've added your MFT model to my Festool Power Tools 3D Warehouse collection. Hope that's OK

Quote from: Brice Burrell on November 06, 2009, 04:37 PM

...I know Jonny Round Boy has an incomplete Kapex model.

Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me

. I never did finish it. I only ever got as far as the base casting:

Brice Burrell · « **Reply #9 on:** November 07, 2009, 12:12 PM »

Thanks Rey, I made that model when I was still learning to use sketchup. It's not bad I just wish I would have used metric measurements instead of approximate imperial ones.

Jonny, no problem, I'm happy you added it to the collection.

BTW, I love the 3D views of the models in the warehouse. Take a look at them when you get a chance, click on the 3D button in the upper right of the model image.

Brice Burrell · « **Reply #10 on:** November 07, 2009, 09:42 PM »

Added a new MFT to the 3D warehouse, MFT and TS55 model.

Michael_Swe · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2013, 04:47 PM »

I found this thread looking for a Kapex 3D model. Ended up modeling it myself. If anyone has need for a model I'd be glad to send it over. It´s accurate to the millimeter on the important dimensions. I only have it in Autodesk Inventor format. Didn't find any way to export it in a Sketch Up readable format.

Here is what it looks like. All the tilting and turning is built into the model, i.e. the model can be "posed" in any fashion.

nowandthen · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2013, 03:17 PM »

Quote from: Michael_Swe on February 21, 2013, 04:47 PM

I found this thread looking for a Kapex 3D model. Ended up modeling it myself. If anyone has need for a model I'd be glad to send it over. It´s accurate to the millimeter on the important dimensions. I only have it in Autodesk Inventor format. Didn't find any way to export it in a Sketch Up readable format.

Here is what it looks like. All the tilting and turning is built into the model, i.e. the model can be "posed" in any fashion.

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Can you export it as a DXF? DXF is AUtoCads data transfer protocol. Sketchup Pro can read DXF. You can download a free version of Sketchup Pro but it it limited to only so many hours (20?) I had success with bringing a DXF into Sketchup about a year ago. If you like you can send it to me in DXF and I'll try to convert it and post it for others. PM me if interested.

Brice Burrell · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2013, 04:42 PM »

Quote from: nowandthen on April 20, 2013, 03:17 PM

Quote from: Michael_Swe on February 21, 2013, 04:47 PM
I found this thread looking for a Kapex 3D model. Ended up modeling it myself. If anyone has need for a model I'd be glad to send it over. It´s accurate to the millimeter on the important dimensions. I only have it in Autodesk Inventor format. Didn't find any way to export it in a Sketch Up readable format.

Here is what it looks like. All the tilting and turning is built into the model, i.e. the model can be "posed" in any fashion.

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Can you export it as a DXF? DXF is AUtoCads data transfer protocol. Sketchup Pro can read DXF. You can download a free version of Sketchup Pro but it it limited to only so many hours (20?) I had success with bringing a DXF into Sketchup about a year ago. If you like you can send it to me in DXF and I'll try to convert it and post it for others. PM me if interested.

I'd like to see that happen.

Michael_Swe · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2013, 12:48 PM »

Hi.
I tried to export it to DWG, but that file didn't open i SketchUp.
Opened it in AutoCad and exported as DXF. Went better, but some parts are missing. I don't understand why that happens.

How do I attach a file to a forum post (other than an image)?

Here is what I managed to import to SketchUp. I'll make another try and choose an older DXF format (this one is "Autocad 2010 DXF").

Michael_Swe · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2013, 01:04 PM »

Hmm.
Even if I try to export the missing part separately it doesn't import in Sketchup. Does anyone know what to do?
I've tried different DWG formats:
- Autocad 2013, 2010, 2009.

2013 doesn't import at all into SketchUp. The other formats imports, but skips one part.

<edit> The part imports into AutoCad without problem. Could there be some geometric feature in the part that isn't supported in SketchUp?

Unimportable part:

Brice Burrell · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2013, 01:15 PM »

Sketchup files aren't supported on the forum. You can up load the file to the Trimble 3D Warehouse. You can do that through Sketchup: File>3D Warehouse>Upload.

Michael_Swe · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2013, 01:18 PM »

No point uploading a half model. I'll e-mail you the parts. Maybe you can try to import them, if you got the time.
Feel free to upload it to the warehouse if you manage to import the file.
//Michael

Michael_Swe · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2013, 03:36 PM »

I have now tried a lot of different file formats and event tried to convert some curves, but it seems to be a no go.
1. Tried to export to every selectable DWG format (AutoCad 2000 - 2013)
2. Tried to first export to .SAT, import again to Inventor and finally exporting to DWG... same problem
3. The missing part is modeled with a lot of splines. I tried to convert the splines from "AutoCad" to "Standard".. same problem
4. Tried to remove a bunch of fillets after converting the splines.. same problem.

I give up. If someone wants the model without the missing part I'll happily send it over. At least it might be useful if you are modeling a stand or a SCMS station since the footprint and the hole pattern is exactly drawn. That was my main purpose for making the model.

PM me you e-mail address if you want me to e-mail the model.
//Michael

nowandthen · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2013, 07:53 PM »

Maybe try exploding the parts (assuming they are combined or are a block\)?

Michael_Swe · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2013, 05:19 AM »

I tried that. The "missing part" is actually one separate solid. I tried exporting this solid separately, but it remains unimportable. The only thing I can think of is that it consists of geometry that SketchUp cannot cope with.

papap · « **Reply #21 on:** June 29, 2014, 11:47 PM »

Hey guys I am working on a model of our work in progress shop.
We would love to update our chunky Kapex model with a more accurate Kapex.
If Michael still has reason to share his work in progress I will gladly complete the task of importing and making an accurate SU model.

Here is our planned shop layout.
Images 1- 5

wow · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2014, 01:32 AM »

Not to hijack this thread any further, but I started a 3D file for my shop and I can't figure out how to get it into Sketch-up. I can import it, but the 0,0 point and orientation are all wrong. Then again, I have maybe an hour's experience in SU so I'm not even a real beginer.

I have plenty of 2-D files and pictures that I can provide. Anybody wanna take a shot at it for me? I don't know what I can offer in trade, but I bet we can figure something out?

Cross-cut Canuck · « **Reply #23 on:** September 16, 2014, 09:57 AM »

Hi Guys

I'm trying to do some planing for a mobile trailer and re layout of my own garage and come across this mini tutorial from Ron Paulk mobile shop Sktechup. Follow the tutorial and you could grab a few tools to help. you will have to verify the dimension on everything. I haven't used Sketchup in over a year and was a novice then im trying to re learn everything but its pain full but hope this helps.

Cheers

papap · « **Reply #24 on:** September 18, 2014, 01:31 AM »

Just getting around to crafting a Kapex 120 EB Skecthup model.
Almost there. Decided to make everything from scratch.
Used exploded diagrams and images from the forums to get the profiles and proportions.
Modeling at present
Festool 497354 UG-KA-Set Kapex Portable Stand with Left and Right Extensions nearly complete still have connecting v bracket to make.
Festool 494369 Kapex Miter Saw Crown Stop With Base Extension
still to model Festool 491594 Quick Clamp For MFT And Guide Rail System, 6 5/8" (168mm) for crown stop variant
Festool Kapex KS 120 Sliding Compound Miter Saw still have armature and blade housing to complete.

Stay tuned for the final model.. some images until then.

wow · « **Reply #25 on:** September 18, 2014, 03:10 AM »

Quote from: papap on September 18, 2014, 01:31 AM

Just getting around to crafting a Kapex 120 EB Skecthup model.
Almost there. Decided to make everything from scratch.
Used exploded diagrams and images from the forums to get the profiles and proportions.
Modeling at present
Festool 497354 UG-KA-Set Kapex Portable Stand with Left and Right Extensions nearly complete still have connecting v bracket to make.
Festool 494369 Kapex Miter Saw Crown Stop With Base Extension
still to model Festool 491594 Quick Clamp For MFT And Guide Rail System, 6 5/8" (168mm) for crown stop variant
Festool Kapex KS 120 Sliding Compound Miter Saw still have armature and blade housing to complete.

Stay tuned for the final model.. some images until then.

WOW! Nice detail!

This would be very helpful to me in planning my workshop layout. any idea when you think you'll have it finished?

papap · « **Reply #26 on:** September 18, 2014, 08:37 AM »

Its the details that make us all smile.

I still have to drop by my local Festool shop to see the rear and motor side as I don't have an actual Kapex ( yet) to model directly from .. once I can understand the shapes I should have some more time over the weekend to make the final pieces. So far fairly low poly despite the level of detail.

I will post the model here and to the SU 3D warehouse.

Cross-cut Canuck · « **Reply #27 on:** September 18, 2014, 08:42 AM »

That Awesome, Im trying to figure out Sketchup so far i accomplish making a bird house and a lame one at that

, you my friend a wizard in my eyes

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Keep up the good work!!!
Cheers

papap · « **Reply #28 on:** September 20, 2014, 11:11 PM »

I was able to craft the model as accurately as possible without a live model ( soon we hope ) and so…for the moment there are some errors for sure.

If any one sends or post images I will update the models.

I had to guess on a fair amount.

The extensions are very close and the table height and extension height is 900mm
Every thing else is a a fudge as I was not able to verify most dimensions.

Its a sketch model in the true sense.

Hope these will be of use to some. Any input is welcome for errors or revisions that should be made.

There will be a single file on the 3D warehouse which contains these component files
Festool Kapex Miter Station KS120 EB
Festool UG Kapex Mobile Miter Station Cart /Wheeled Base
Festool UG Kapex Mobile Miter Station Extensions R/L
Festool Crown Stop

wow · « **Reply #29 on:** September 20, 2014, 11:33 PM »

Thank you for all your work, and especially for sharing it! I wish I had your sketch-up skills!