servant74
Wed 27 August 2008, 19:52
I was wondering how people handle the plywood sheets to get them on and off the tables and positioned 'correctly'.
I know, most probably just reach in and pull or push it around, then turn on a vacuum for hold down.
For large panels, I was wondering if turning the force of the vacuum around and blow into it, to float the panels on air, kind of like a 'air hockey' surface makes sense. Then when it is in place, let the air pressure bleed off. Then turn on the vacuum hold downs or other hold down methods.
Has someone done this?
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Second item, putting a small 'print head' on the router head might allow piece labeling while the pieces are still 'on the table'. Might be an interesting gadget in a production shop.
I know it can be done, but haven't seen anyone talk about it, but I have probably missed something.
I know, most probably just reach in and pull or push it around, then turn on a vacuum for hold down.
For large panels, I was wondering if turning the force of the vacuum around and blow into it, to float the panels on air, kind of like a 'air hockey' surface makes sense. Then when it is in place, let the air pressure bleed off. Then turn on the vacuum hold downs or other hold down methods.
Has someone done this?
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Second item, putting a small 'print head' on the router head might allow piece labeling while the pieces are still 'on the table'. Might be an interesting gadget in a production shop.
I know it can be done, but haven't seen anyone talk about it, but I have probably missed something.