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John Minchell
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Joined: March 15, 2023 5:42 pm
Last seen: April 9, 2024 5:43 pm
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RE: perma-grit 45 degree jig

Jonathan any chance of having the files also please? Regards John

2 years ago
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RE: 3D printing software - slicer recommendations

I've just got to use Prusa slicer for the first time over last weekend and found it surprisingly easy. The standard settings printed to component spo...

2 years ago
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RE: BMFA In the Air Tonight - 20/06/2023 - Using drone technology to bring smarter & greener logistics to the NHS. - with Apian Aero.

Hi Barrie/Andy is it possible to invite non BMFA members to this ITAT session? I have just been asked to be a mentor on modelling / airframe / constr...

2 years ago
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RE: Cutter and toolholding

Thanks for your reply Barrie - very useful. I will purchase a selection of milling cutters from Drill Service as per your recommendation. As far as ...

2 years ago
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RE: Cutter and toolholding

Barry is there a reference table, book or spreadsheet, which tells me what kind of cutter to use for what type of material and type of machining opera...

2 years ago
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RE: Your favourite 3D print filament

@rong Thanks Ron that eases my concerns. So I should be ok with ABS etc. using the standard nozzle.

2 years ago
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RE: Your favourite 3D print filament

Chaps, do you need to change the drive wheels or nozzle when using some materials, as I am reading that some (like carbon filled) are much more abrasi...

2 years ago
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RE: 3D printed aluminium crankcase

Looks impressive that Barry. How does the cost of printing it compare to casting then machining? I assume that the bearing housings and cylinder bor...

2 years ago
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RE: New addition to workshop

Where do you guys buy Isopropyl Alcohol for cleaning the steel base sheet? Prusa say not to use acetone (which I already have).

2 years ago
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RE: New addition to workshop

Thanks Robert & Ron, I've already used the factory Prusa chat helpline and downloaded the manuals and the service manual so a bit of insomniac rea...

2 years ago
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RE: BMFA In the Air Tonight - 11/04/2023 - A continuation of wing rib fabrication using Fusion 360 with Ron Gray - recording added

That sharp eyed chap was me Ron. Will the "DXF for laser" add-on be usable for me to then cut the ribs etc. with a 3 axis Stepcraft mill, as I don't ...

2 years ago
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RE: Identifying Unknown Airfoil Sections

Blimey a Baron Knight, I came across the fuselage for a Baron Knight in loft about a month ago, built the model in about 1966 I think! No wings thou...

2 years ago
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RE: Identifying Unknown Airfoil Sections

Isn't it more a case of deciding which airfoil you need from the existing files out there (like) and downloading that? The decision being made from t...

2 years ago
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