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Michael Kellough
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I knew you had begun to use CNC so I too consider hand cut to mean anything other than CNC.
Proof that practice and talent produce outstanding results.
Proof that practice and talent produce outstanding results.
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This is a wonderful piece of work and well described by its creator.
What table top CNC do you use [member=3373]Dovetail65[/member] ?
Peter
What table top CNC do you use [member=3373]Dovetail65[/member] ?
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I make my own CNC machines mostly and always my own controllers using circuit boards from PMDX 90% of the time, but I have used others. .
I have made 6 Full size(4x8) one 6x13 and too many table tops to count.
Right now I am using a hodgepodge made from Zenbot, X carve and many of my own parts.
I have two more machine sitting here, but I moved shops so they are in parts. One is based on a JOE EVO, the other is a design of my own that is massive that I named the "Overkill" machine, all 4x4 steel for the base, 72" x 120" ful cutting surface, HiWin linear bearings, NEMA 34 Hybrid stepper system, with new digital drives(I normally use Gecko vampires) and a 4HP spindle/VFD that I may change to a larger Columbo in time. By spring hopefully I have one or both are up and running.
The most difficult part of my job is the boxing and making the client a template to install the inlays. I devised s system where the shipping crate is the template and a large CNC machine would save me hours a day. Becasue I make these by hand I cant just make a bunch of templates, every template must be fit to the inlay last as every inlay I make can vary by up to a 1/4" other way the time I am done. Not like the big boys where every single one is identical in size.
For me those time imperfection you can't put your finger one is exactly what makes my inlays look better in the end and I think the same is found in fine hand made furniture, not that my work is that caliber.
I have made 6 Full size(4x8) one 6x13 and too many table tops to count.
Right now I am using a hodgepodge made from Zenbot, X carve and many of my own parts.
I have two more machine sitting here, but I moved shops so they are in parts. One is based on a JOE EVO, the other is a design of my own that is massive that I named the "Overkill" machine, all 4x4 steel for the base, 72" x 120" ful cutting surface, HiWin linear bearings, NEMA 34 Hybrid stepper system, with new digital drives(I normally use Gecko vampires) and a 4HP spindle/VFD that I may change to a larger Columbo in time. By spring hopefully I have one or both are up and running.
The most difficult part of my job is the boxing and making the client a template to install the inlays. I devised s system where the shipping crate is the template and a large CNC machine would save me hours a day. Becasue I make these by hand I cant just make a bunch of templates, every template must be fit to the inlay last as every inlay I make can vary by up to a 1/4" other way the time I am done. Not like the big boys where every single one is identical in size.
For me those time imperfection you can't put your finger one is exactly what makes my inlays look better in the end and I think the same is found in fine hand made furniture, not that my work is that caliber.
Dovetail,
That is a stunning piece! The precision and subtle use of the different woods is simply spectacular.
It takes a huge amount of time and effort to become a craftsman. Of those few true craftsmen, a much smaller number are artists - combining the talent, knowledge, skill, and artistic eye to create true art. Where both the both the details and the whole of the piece draw stunned reactions like these. IMO, this is art and you sir are an artist!
Best regards,
Dan.
That is a stunning piece! The precision and subtle use of the different woods is simply spectacular.
It takes a huge amount of time and effort to become a craftsman. Of those few true craftsmen, a much smaller number are artists - combining the talent, knowledge, skill, and artistic eye to create true art. Where both the both the details and the whole of the piece draw stunned reactions like these. IMO, this is art and you sir are an artist!
Best regards,
Dan.
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Really awesome! The rope part is insane! [not worthy] [not worthy]
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Here is an inlay all made by hand, meaning no CNC and you can see the small defects that prove it.
The client wanted their lake in the center. The lake also has some small islands in it. If I did it again I would use the A-Mahogany for the smaller islands within the lake instead of the Oak.
Not bad pics for a cell phone!
48" diameter, 3/4" thick - 3/8" hardwood on 3/8" Russian Baltic Birch.
Hardwoods are: Figured Walnut, Curly Maple, Curly Red Oak, Bloodwood and Figured African Mahogany
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The client wanted their lake in the center. The lake also has some small islands in it. If I did it again I would use the A-Mahogany for the smaller islands within the lake instead of the Oak.
Not bad pics for a cell phone!
48" diameter, 3/4" thick - 3/8" hardwood on 3/8" Russian Baltic Birch.
Hardwoods are: Figured Walnut, Curly Maple, Curly Red Oak, Bloodwood and Figured African Mahogany
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This is artwork, the eye for design & composition is as impressive as the workmanship itself. Like others have said, couldn't touch it myself no matter the # hours I had to devote.
Fess up everyone, I'm not the first to google the coordinates... [poke]
RMW
Fess up everyone, I'm not the first to google the coordinates... [poke]
RMW
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Thanks for the kind remarks.
Some would think I would get bored, but I don't. My niche is inlays and will be my space , there is no retiring for me as work/hobby is the same for me. Luckily inlays is something that isn't heavy work I can do forever. So to another 30 years, I should be really good by then!
Woodworkers that keep working live longer lives, there was an article about it at one time. I am not going to end up sitting in front of the TV like my Grandfather and Father in law. They had no hobbies and I think they would of enjoyed their later years a whole lot more if they had, possibly lived even longer.
Ah yeah, dont be bothering the homeowner those aren't my coordinates!
Some would think I would get bored, but I don't. My niche is inlays and will be my space , there is no retiring for me as work/hobby is the same for me. Luckily inlays is something that isn't heavy work I can do forever. So to another 30 years, I should be really good by then!
Woodworkers that keep working live longer lives, there was an article about it at one time. I am not going to end up sitting in front of the TV like my Grandfather and Father in law. They had no hobbies and I think they would of enjoyed their later years a whole lot more if they had, possibly lived even longer.
Ah yeah, dont be bothering the homeowner those aren't my coordinates!
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I'm quitting! I couldn't think of something this fantastic. [member=3373]Dovetail65[/member] you are an incredible craftsman, whether you are using hand tools, a CNC or painted these!
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