Brushs Laser Cutting and 3d Printing workbench
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Steph Dale
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I think you've covered your struggle brilliantly - love the arty-photos!
I'd appreciate a sharp one though - the struggle for me was keeping the layers in registration so the teeth looked like a single item and I can't see if you've got the same problem or not.
Steph
I'd appreciate a sharp one though - the struggle for me was keeping the layers in registration so the teeth looked like a single item and I can't see if you've got the same problem or not.
Steph
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BrushType4
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Steph Dale
Western Thunderer
Brilliant - nice work!
And thanks for the extra couple of photos
Steph
And thanks for the extra couple of photos
Steph
BrushType4
Western Thunderer
So how many do you want?Brilliant - nice work!
And thanks for the extra couple of photos
Steph
Steph Dale
Western Thunderer
Actually, your posts and photos have given me another idea on how I can modify the parts I've got...So how many do you want?
I guess you could produce them just as easily in plastic (Rowmark?) in which case there is an opportunity for a fantastic kit!
Steph
BrushType4
Western Thunderer
The latest building on my work bench is Brightlingsea Engine Shed office.
The QCAD drawing and tomorrow I'll cut on the laser.
The QCAD drawing and tomorrow I'll cut on the laser.
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BrushType4
Western Thunderer
Ok, first cut off the laser of the new building. I'm pleased with window and door detail. The door you can see is the interior side. The exterior will have a thin laminate layer to add depth to the door panels. The door can be modelled open or shut ad the customer likes.
The window sill detail needs slight adjustment as it should be a firm fit. Probably needs 0.4mm along the length to do it.
As the largish window and potential open door can show the interior I have added some simple panelling detail and representation of the fire place.
The real building was built on a concrete plinth so I have used this opportunity to create the floor and frame to hold the building tight and square. It also makes it very easy to build up square too.
Brick detail. It should be exactly as the original if I've got my measurements right. It looks like some overrun on the laser but it is minimal and does not show at all on a painted building.
The window sill detail needs slight adjustment as it should be a firm fit. Probably needs 0.4mm along the length to do it.
As the largish window and potential open door can show the interior I have added some simple panelling detail and representation of the fire place.
The real building was built on a concrete plinth so I have used this opportunity to create the floor and frame to hold the building tight and square. It also makes it very easy to build up square too.
Brick detail. It should be exactly as the original if I've got my measurements right. It looks like some overrun on the laser but it is minimal and does not show at all on a painted building.
BrushType4
Western Thunderer
GER style railway gates but I guess these are similar across the network. Quite a complicated set as the blue vertical lines represent metal poles. This will be cut from 1mm MDF laminated either side of .3mm ply that will be scored to hold the wire. I need to work out a hinge arrangement.
BrushType4
Western Thunderer
And lastly this evening I've got another commision on the workbench. I'm not entirely sure what this is except it's for coaches of a southern hemisphere nature.... 
BrushType4
Western Thunderer
Been busy with odd bits and bobs for people but in between times I've drawn up an LMS style double track bridge that is loosely based on Ripple. Part of the design is inspired by Cynrics work on arches and a recent design feature I learnt from a recent customer that used dowels to keep the multiple layers tightly together as well as the trusty PVA glue.
It is a straight forward design and I should be able to alter the details to reflect the flavour of the different railway companies styles.
I should hopefully get this cut out and built this weekend but the workshop is just too cold to venture for long in the evenings.
It is a straight forward design and I should be able to alter the details to reflect the flavour of the different railway companies styles.
I should hopefully get this cut out and built this weekend but the workshop is just too cold to venture for long in the evenings.
BrushType4
Western Thunderer
Chimney stack that will be part of a range of buildings based on East Anglian Railway architecture.
The prototype
The prototype
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BrushType4
Western Thunderer
Something I've been meaning to have a go at is used sleepers. The bolt holes are a bit bigger than I wanted but that's an easy fix.
mickoo
Western Thunderer
Kewl
Compton castle
Western Thunderer
Ooh. I need some turnout sleepers soon so a few of these but with two bolt holes would be nice in the next order
BrushType4
Western Thunderer
I put a bit of black paint on the sleepers to see how they would look. Probably in expect hands quite good, in mine...
I think they would be ideal for sleeper based fences, coal staiithes or in or in more moden times as storage bays.
Just need a slip of rusty coloured paper to make bandings where the sleepers have been repaired. Thanks for that suggestion @offtherails Rayner.
I think they would be ideal for sleeper based fences, coal staiithes or in or in more moden times as storage bays.
Just need a slip of rusty coloured paper to make bandings where the sleepers have been repaired. Thanks for that suggestion @offtherails Rayner.
BrushType4
Western Thunderer
Some West Mersey buildings coming together this afternoon.
