I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
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I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
Ok here's my story we do Halloween big around my house.The wife and I got married on Oct 31, I like to build stuff and and make cool stuff for Halloween for her to show off so
When I bought the table a couple of years ago I was busy trying to make brackets some sign just the normal cool stuff you find in places this forum.Great resources. I posted a question in the langmuir forum last year about wanting to use the table as my router( it's a Dremel with a sheetrock cutter in it) I got some info but didn't fix the problem I was having I could get the router to cut my design but I can keep it from leaving marks between my too paths or go to cut the perimeter cut I use fusion and inkscape for the most part on normal but the router functions I'm at a lose I also want to through it in there I use sheetcam for all of the cam .
The things I want to try to make is tombstones with really cool designs no would I know the table can't handle it any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks William
When I bought the table a couple of years ago I was busy trying to make brackets some sign just the normal cool stuff you find in places this forum.Great resources. I posted a question in the langmuir forum last year about wanting to use the table as my router( it's a Dremel with a sheetrock cutter in it) I got some info but didn't fix the problem I was having I could get the router to cut my design but I can keep it from leaving marks between my too paths or go to cut the perimeter cut I use fusion and inkscape for the most part on normal but the router functions I'm at a lose I also want to through it in there I use sheetcam for all of the cam .
The things I want to try to make is tombstones with really cool designs no would I know the table can't handle it any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks William
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Re: I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
In Sheetcam there is a router function for generating a G-code to rout things. I have done many things with switching my table from Plasma to Router, I have a Plate mounted on the Z axis assembly so I can do that easily/quickly. In creating a G-code you use the same on line/inside/outside offsets. I you tool list you must have tools setup for router routines (bit size and shapes) how fast to cut, ect. Here is an MDF project for a wall hanger. And a video of a Plaque I did. You done with the hard part mounting the dremel.
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DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
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Re: I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
This is how I mounted my dermal whip I call it.It works good one 1in foam. I currently can't post I video of it cutting, I cut some wings out for our 12 skeleton he celebrates the holidays standing in our front yard wife has a Facebook page lol for it
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Re: I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
Good show You may look into a trim router (smaller type) if you want to do denser material. Is that a flexible shaft type tool holder??
DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
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Re: I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
Yes it's the flex shaft and works great the crossfire can't handle a real router it's ball screws and and nema 23 steppers foam works let's me make stuff for my wife.
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Re: I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
Is that a flexible shaft type tool holder?? Sorry no it's not it's my hand torch holder that came with the plasma table works great that way
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Re: I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
Now that is a great idea for foam. Would have never thought of that! Thanks
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Re: I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
the DIY part of me wants to suggest you look at having 2 clamp type attachment points for the tool holder to the torch holder. I think the flexible shaft movement may make the bit wonder some. IMHO
A trim router is much lighter then a standard router.
https://www.harborfreight.com/24-amp-tr ... 62659.html
or this one that can use 1/4" bits
https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-var ... 59436.html
A trim router is much lighter then a standard router.
https://www.harborfreight.com/24-amp-tr ... 62659.html
or this one that can use 1/4" bits
https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-var ... 59436.html
DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
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Re: I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
This for a Skelly she dressed up for Valentine's Day
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Re: I want to use crossfire pro to cut foam for Halloween
Pretty awesome, going to keep this in mind for the future
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