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I've seen it on the FOG forum before and now that I need it I can't find it. I need a CAD or CNC file for the hole layout on an MFT top. If you know which thread its in then I would greatly appreciate your help. I've tried using the search feature but still coming up empty handed.
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Alan m
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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2012, 06:50 PM » |
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i remember seeing it but i think there was no file available.
anyone with a cnc will draw that up in a minute or two, its only a basic repitition
personnaly i would get the cnc compaany /etc to do it as if anything is wrong they will blame the file
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ts 55+2 1400 rails+ 1 lr32 1400 rail, domino+assortment systainer+ domiplate, ct 22 with boom arm+home made thien baffel, lr32 set, rotex 150, home made MFT,home made work center, 6 t locs for other tools, of2000 , ro 90, mft 800, trion , ls 130
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tonycartercraig
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« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2012, 06:55 PM » |
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Alan-
Thanks for the input. What I really need is the file. I'm well aware that it doesn't take much to draw up a file but when the guy operating the machine says he'll do the work for free if I can get him a file then I'll try to get a file. If anyone can help with the actual file I would really appreciate it.
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« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2012, 01:16 PM » |
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Alan-
Thanks for the input. What I really need is the file. I'm well aware that it doesn't take much to draw up a file but when the guy operating the machine says he'll do the work for free if I can get him a file then I'll try to get a file. If anyone can help with the actual file I would really appreciate it.
What file format does he want it in? |
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2012, 08:42 PM » |
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.dxf or .dwg autocad file
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« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2012, 10:11 AM » |
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.dxf or .dwg autocad file
If you'll send me your regular e-mail address I'll make up an MFT table drawing tomorrow & send it to you. Mine is RONWENNER@GMAIL.COM As far as I know files can't be attached the the FOG PM's so regular e-mail will be best. (I'll send a .dxf file unless for some reason you prefer the AutoCad file). If I shoot you an e.mail, can I get that file from you as well? I have a guy who will make me a top as well. Thanks. |
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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2012, 11:12 AM » |
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Ryan posted the drawing for the MFT table top in DXF format over on the website for those that want to use it to generate a toolpath for a CNC router to make a replacement top. If you don't own a CNC router or (even better) have a friend that has one, the Festool replacement tops aren't very expensive. SENECAWOODWORKING.COM |
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« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2012, 12:49 PM » |
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Somebody had a problem finding the requested drawing. It's at http://www.senecawoodworking.com/blogs/news |
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« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2012, 01:50 PM » |
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Ryan posted the drawing for the MFT table top in DXF format over on the website for those that want to use it to generate a toolpath for a CNC router to make a replacement top. If you don't own a CNC router or (even better) have a friend that has one, the Festool replacement tops aren't very expensive. SENECAWOODWORKING.COMThank you. I just shelled out the $$$ for a new one, and it was a hard pill to swallow considering what it is. I think I will try to have them made from now on. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2012, 05:59 PM » |
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Ron and Ryan, thanks for making this available. I do have 2 questions:
1. I see you note the MFT holes as being 20.2mm, mine caliper out smaller and (as I believe you know) I made the rip dogs 19.9mm which fit great in my MFT. I believe they fit your MFT also, so can you help me understand the discrepancy? Has Festool changes the size of the holes for new MFT's?
2. What software do you use for the drawings? I am in the market for a CAD program but some of the prices are staggering. I don't have a lot of experience with CAD and am looking for something capable of doing fairly simple stuff like dogs, etc.
Would appreciate any feedback you can provide.
RMW
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« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2012, 07:01 PM » |
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Ron and Ryan, thanks for making this available. I do have 2 questions:
1. I see you note the MFT holes as being 20.2mm, mine caliper out smaller and (as I believe you know) I made the rip dogs 19.9mm which fit great in my MFT. I believe they fit your MFT also, so can you help me understand the discrepancy? Has Festool changes the size of the holes for new MFT's?
2. What software do you use for the drawings? I am in the market for a CAD program but some of the prices are staggering. I don't have a lot of experience with CAD and am looking for something capable of doing fairly simple stuff like dogs, etc.
Would appreciate any feedback you can provide.
RMW
I just called for 20.2mm because that was mine averaged. Some slightly smaller & some slightly larger. That geometry will be what your CNC guy can use to generate the toolpaths for your top -- simply tell him what size you would like yours to be and he can adjust accordingly. For your rip dogs you will want (ideally) the holes to have ~.005" clearance. The rip dogs are slightly on the loose side in my MFT/3 but certainly acceptable. Steve Adams (QWAS) may have an actual "target" hole size that Festool shoots for on the MFT's. The software I used is very expensive and not practical for a casual user -- I hear lots of good about Google's SketchUp software and the price is right. http://sketchup.google.com/download/ |
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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2012, 07:32 PM » |
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Ron and Ryan, thanks for making this available. I do have 2 questions:
1. I see you note the MFT holes as being 20.2mm, mine caliper out smaller and (as I believe you know) I made the rip dogs 19.9mm which fit great in my MFT. I believe they fit your MFT also, so can you help me understand the discrepancy? Has Festool changes the size of the holes for new MFT's?
2. What software do you use for the drawings? I am in the market for a CAD program but some of the prices are staggering. I don't have a lot of experience with CAD and am looking for something capable of doing fairly simple stuff like dogs, etc.
Would appreciate any feedback you can provide.
RMW
I just called for 20.2mm because that was mine averaged. Some slightly smaller & some slightly larger. That geometry will be what your CNC guy can use to generate the toolpaths for your top -- simply tell him what size you would like yours to be and he can adjust accordingly. For your rip dogs you will want (ideally) the holes to have ~.005" clearance. The rip dogs are slightly on the loose side in my MFT/3 but certainly acceptable. Steve Adams (QWAS) may have an actual "target" hole size that Festool shoots for on the MFT's. The software I used is very expensive and not practical for a casual user -- I hear lots of good about Google's SketchUp software and the price is right. http://sketchup.google.com/download/Thanks Ron, I use Sketchup for modeling but you have to go through contortions to get a usable CAD file exported out, .stl is not too hard but not ideal. Also, unless you pay for their Pro version there is no means of creating dimensioned drawings with multiple views, title block, etc. I am working on building a small CNC router mill to speed up prototyping various gizmos and need to graduate to a mid-level CAD program. RMW |
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« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2012, 03:58 AM » |
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PM dovtail 65. he built his own cnc so might know of affordable software
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ts 55+2 1400 rails+ 1 lr32 1400 rail, domino+assortment systainer+ domiplate, ct 22 with boom arm+home made thien baffel, lr32 set, rotex 150, home made MFT,home made work center, 6 t locs for other tools, of2000 , ro 90, mft 800, trion , ls 130
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of 1400, MFT 3,, even more t locs for other tools
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
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« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2012, 02:43 PM » |
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Personally, I find that Sketchup's "ease of use" also hamstrings control.
You can get Draftsight (from the makers of Solidworks) for free.
Also, AutoCAD WS is now free as well.
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« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2012, 04:57 PM » |
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Personally, I find that Sketchup's "ease of use" also hamstrings control.
You can get Draftsight (from the makers of Solidworks) for free.
Also, AutoCAD WS is now free as well.
If Draftsight is anywhere close to as good as Solidworks (which I use) it is great. |
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« Reply #15 on: April 14, 2012, 10:02 PM » |
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Personally, I find that Sketchup's "ease of use" also hamstrings control.
You can get Draftsight (from the makers of Solidworks) for free.
Also, AutoCAD WS is now free as well.
Downloading Draftsight now, fingers crossed. I have been drooling over Solidworks for a long while but it is out of my reach (need versus $$) at round $4K a seat. Generally when a product is not priced on the internet (i.e. Solidworks...) it means it is not priced for casual use. Thanks for the tip. RMW |
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