These projects were all things I built as part of the technical production class I was taking. We had to create a project using each of the various CNC (computer numerical control) machines the school has: CNC router, Glowforge laser cutter, Bambu Lab 3D printer, and a plasma cutter. I used the router to create this plywood bench, the laser cutter to make a dice tower, the 3D printer to make a new piece for the whammy bar of a guitar controller, and the plasma cutter for a steel cat portrait.
These projects were all things I built as part of the technical production class I was taking. We had to create a project using each of the various CNC (computer numerical control) machines the school has: CNC router, Glowforge laser cutter, Bambu Lab 3D printer, and a plasma cutter. I used the router to create this plywood bench, the laser cutter to make a dice tower, the 3D printer to make a new piece for the whammy bar of a guitar controller, and the plasma cutter for a steel cat portrait.
This bench began as just a computer-aided drafting project, no intent to build it. I simply had to draft a furniture piece from a photo. With the CNC project, I decided to actually build it. It required a few tweaks to work on the machine and fit on my piece of plywood. The natural wood pieces are finished with Shellac and the painted ones are an acrylic wash with a sealer I mixed to match the shine of the Shellac.
This tower was made using the DiceTower and ABox patterns from boxes.py. I modified them to the dimensions I needed and added some images to be etched onto the tower. It was all cut on the laser cutter and fit together tightly with no need for glue. I did need a soft mallet though, haha.
I made this replacement piece for the whammy bar of a guitar controller I own. The guitar was originally for PlayStation 2. I rewired it to be compatible with my laptop a couple years ago so I could play Clone Hero. Unfortunately, since I play so much and the guitar is so old, the whammy bar broke. I modeled a replica of the broken piece and printed it on the 3D printer. It took 3 tries to get the sizes of the various parts exactly right.
This is a steel portrait of my sister-in-law's cat. We weren't allowed to use the CNC functions of the plasma cutter, so I had to cut it freehand. The nozzle is really difficult to maneuver so it's less than perfect, but honestly, it came out better than I was expecting. I accidentally cut a gash in the nose, but I filled it in with a weld. I ground off all the sharp pieces and put it in a boiling vinegar bath to get the patina finish.
This bench began as just a computer-aided drafting project, no intent to build it. I simply had to draft a furniture piece from a photo. With the CNC project, I decided to actually build it. It required a few tweaks to work on the machine and fit on my piece of plywood. The natural wood pieces are finished with Shellac and the painted ones are an acrylic wash with a sealer I mixed to match the shine of the Shellac.
This tower was made using the DiceTower and ABox patterns from boxes.py. I modified them to the dimensions I needed and added some images to be etched onto the tower. It was all cut on the laser cutter and fit together tightly with no need for glue. I did need a soft mallet though, haha.
I made this replacement piece for the whammy bar of a guitar controller I own. The guitar was originally for PlayStation 2. I rewired it to be compatible with my laptop a couple years ago so I could play Clone Hero. Unfortunately, since I play so much and the guitar is so old, the whammy bar broke. I modeled a replica of the broken piece and printed it on the 3D printer. It took 3 tries to get the sizes of the various parts exactly right.
This is a steel portrait of my sister-in-law's cat. We weren't allowed to use the CNC functions of the plasma cutter, so I had to cut it freehand. The nozzle is really difficult to maneuver so it's less than perfect, but honestly, it came out better than I was expecting. I accidentally cut a gash in the nose, but I filled it in with a weld. I ground off all the sharp pieces and put it in a boiling vinegar bath to get the patina finish.
