It will be clear that I'm happy with this video. Nice to see the contrast between the manual work you did in the past and now the CNC method. Completely different, but this video is also very informative. Well done Steve and thanks for your work you did on this one. All the ones who bought the Tuk Tuk drawing have had an email with a link to this video.
Thanks Jan, Creating the 3D frames and the NC programmes really helped me get up to speed on the CAD/CAM, the manufacture part time was drastically reduced using the cnc machine, though not as satisfying as doing it by hand to be honest.I can some real advantages especially on those models that have profile lines of doors etc. like the VW bullie 4x4 and even the double decker bus ( I just might make the open top version 😉) Cheers Steve
Hi Steve, Another fantastic model. The CNC is a beast mate and looks like it dies a great job. Was that the graduated riser I sent you? Great video as ever mate. Take care Steve. Cheers, Huw
Hi Huw, yep it certainly was, does a great job and once again many thanks mate. I’m pleased with the cnc doing the kitchen cabinet door jobs I bought it for very well indeed. Cheers Steve
That’s a great question Billy, to be honest doing the cad and then the cam was more interesting rather than the making the vehicle. I used the tuk tuk to really hone my cad/cam skills as I’ve got a number of renovations coming up on kitchens and bedrooms which the customer has some particular design ideas that the cnc will aid the making of said cabinet doors etc. The tuk tuk itself is probably the nearest to blueprint vehicle I’ve made, just take the dumb arse bloke out of the equation 😂 Cheers Steve
Hey there Steve, glad to see you are back in the shop. The TukTuk build is terrific. I told Dutchy that I was torn between the Wasp scooter and the TukTuk since that took me back to time I spent in Bangkok and definitely took my life in my hands using TukTuk transportation. heh heh heh. I bought both plans and am now about 90% complete on the Wasp. The choice of woods for your build is terrific. And using the CNC definitely adds another perspective. Did you use Vectric Aspire for the 3D carves or another CAD/CAM program? I used the CNC on Jan'sPontiac Convertible to shape the side contours and on the 2CV to get the general side cutout and also to create the door profiles and window cutouts. Can't wait to see what you'll be up to next.
Hi Dave, Never really been out of the workshop just been doing some quite uninteresting stuff, doors, gates, kitchen cabinets and the like🙄. Never been near a tuk tuk and definitely looks like you need your brave pants on to take a journey 😉 I’m also may have a go at the scooter as I do like the unconventional type of models. The CAD/CAM software I use is MasterCAM many moons ago I used to have a company that offered cad/cam turnkey solutions (ie we used to take blueprints and create the whole package in terms of layout sheets, nc programs, set up instructions, prove the component manufacture and train operatives to run the machines. So that’s what I use and yes it’s runs on a very old pc from the early 2000’s on windows xp but has full 3D capabilities tbh can post process to 4/5 axis. I may get vetric as and when I feel an upgrade is required as a mcam upgrade would cost many 000’s Got to admit the choice of timber was down to what I had in the offcuts bin 😂 Cheers Steve Ps I can see the benefits of using the cnc for those side panels, especially those where the doors are scribed in like the VW camper & 4x4
Good to see you back
Thanks Bryant 👍
It will be clear that I'm happy with this video. Nice to see the contrast between the manual work you did in the past and now the CNC method. Completely different, but this video is also very informative. Well done Steve and thanks for your work you did on this one. All the ones who bought the Tuk Tuk drawing have had an email with a link to this video.
Thanks Jan, Creating the 3D frames and the NC programmes really helped me get up to speed on the CAD/CAM, the manufacture part time was drastically reduced using the cnc machine, though not as satisfying as doing it by hand to be honest.I can some real advantages especially on those models that have profile lines of doors etc. like the VW bullie 4x4 and even the double decker bus ( I just might make the open top version 😉) Cheers Steve
Hi Steve, Another fantastic model.
The CNC is a beast mate and looks like it dies a great job.
Was that the graduated riser I sent you?
Great video as ever mate.
Take care Steve.
Cheers, Huw
Hi Huw, yep it certainly was, does a great job and once again many thanks mate. I’m pleased with the cnc doing the kitchen cabinet door jobs I bought it for very well indeed. Cheers Steve
That came out really nice, Steve! Was it as satisfying using the CNC instead of your traditional tools?
That’s a great question Billy, to be honest doing the cad and then the cam was more interesting rather than the making the vehicle. I used the tuk tuk to really hone my cad/cam skills as I’ve got a number of renovations coming up on kitchens and bedrooms which the customer has some particular design ideas that the cnc will aid the making of said cabinet doors etc.
The tuk tuk itself is probably the nearest to blueprint vehicle I’ve made, just take the dumb arse bloke out of the equation 😂
Cheers Steve
Hey there Steve, glad to see you are back in the shop. The TukTuk build is terrific. I told Dutchy that I was torn between the Wasp scooter and the TukTuk since that took me back to time I spent in Bangkok and definitely took my life in my hands using TukTuk transportation. heh heh heh. I bought both plans and am now about 90% complete on the Wasp. The choice of woods for your build is terrific. And using the CNC definitely adds another perspective. Did you use Vectric Aspire for the 3D carves or another CAD/CAM program? I used the CNC on Jan'sPontiac Convertible to shape the side contours and on the 2CV to get the general side cutout and also to create the door profiles and window cutouts. Can't wait to see what you'll be up to next.
Hi Dave, Never really been out of the workshop just been doing some quite uninteresting stuff, doors, gates, kitchen cabinets and the like🙄. Never been near a tuk tuk and definitely looks like you need your brave pants on to take a journey 😉
I’m also may have a go at the scooter as I do like the unconventional type of models.
The CAD/CAM software I use is MasterCAM many moons ago I used to have a company that offered cad/cam turnkey solutions (ie we used to take blueprints and create the whole package in terms of layout sheets, nc programs, set up instructions, prove the component manufacture and train operatives to run the machines. So that’s what I use and yes it’s runs on a very old pc from the early 2000’s on windows xp but has full 3D capabilities tbh can post process to 4/5 axis.
I may get vetric as and when I feel an upgrade is required as a mcam upgrade would cost many 000’s
Got to admit the choice of timber was down to what I had in the offcuts bin 😂
Cheers
Steve
Ps I can see the benefits of using the cnc for those side panels, especially those where the doors are scribed in like the VW camper & 4x4
1st 😂😂