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**harrysin** · 09-06-2007, 07:37 AM

I thought this looked interesting

http://www.instructables.com/id/SE219C4F5FEQ16W/

**challagan** · 09-06-2007, 07:45 AM

That is pretty neat. I bet getting the software to work with it is no easy task. Wouldn't be for me anyway.... not would getting a pc into the shop! It would be neat being able to do lettering like that.

Corey

**harrysin** · 09-06-2007, 08:37 AM

Perhaps someone like Bj. will have a go and when successful guide the likes of you and me Corey.

**Mike** · 09-06-2007, 08:31 PM

Here is a slight variation on the simple 3 axis machine. The table moves X and Y, there are clamps to hold the work to the table. An additional drive controls the rotation of the turret which has 40 positions for punches and locks into position. The Z axis function is straight forward punching action. The blue cabinet in the rear holds the controller. This machine is state of the art punch tape encoding! Welcome to 1960!

garycurtis · 10-23-2007, 09:59 PM

The WoodRat was engineered to mimic the functioning of a CNC device, but without a computer controller. The user supplies the motion inputs in 3 Axis.

So cranking out letters or a design aren't possible. What is possible is a raft a wood joints. And the machine takes into account such strictly woodwork oddities such as grain and feed direction of a bit.

Several videos are available on YouTube under the heading WoodRat. As a routing device it has some advantages in safety and dust collection. The latest add-ons include digital readouts.

But as far as being able to stand back and watch a robot crank out finished products, it requires much more human involvement.

Gary Curtis

**harrysin** · 10-24-2007, 12:19 AM

I was very impressed when I once saw the WoodRat demonstrated by a pro. but couldn't justify the high cost.

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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,960 View challagan's Gallery	That is pretty neat. I bet getting the software to work with it is no easy task. Wouldn't be for me anyway.... not would getting a pc into the shop! It would be neat being able to do lettering like that. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,091 View Mike's Gallery	Here is a slight variation on the simple 3 axis machine. The table moves X and Y, there are clamps to hold the work to the table. An additional drive controls the rotation of the turret which has 40 positions for punches and locks into position. The Z axis function is straight forward punching action. The blue cabinet in the rear holds the controller. This machine is state of the art punch tape encoding! Welcome to 1960! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mike Last edited by Mike; 09-06-2007 at 08:34 PM.
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garycurtis Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 50 View garycurtis's Gallery	The WoodRat was engineered to mimic the functioning of a CNC device, but without a computer controller. The user supplies the motion inputs in 3 Axis. So cranking out letters or a design aren't possible. What is possible is a raft a wood joints. And the machine takes into account such strictly woodwork oddities such as grain and feed direction of a bit. Several videos are available on YouTube under the heading WoodRat. As a routing device it has some advantages in safety and dust collection. The latest add-ons include digital readouts. But as far as being able to stand back and watch a robot crank out finished products, it requires much more human involvement. Gary Curtis Attached Thumbnails
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