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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet

Tue 19 November 2013, 03:55

Replies: 15

Micarta, Alternate Material Source

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Posted By KenC

Hurshy, I actually enjoy the stepper motor sound,...

Hurshy, I actually enjoy the stepper motor sound, its music to my ears. ;)
BTW, once you start cutting, the motor sound is your least concern. The noise which I'm most concern are 1) dust collector...

Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet

Wed 06 November 2013, 21:22

Replies: 15

Micarta, Alternate Material Source

Views: 16,397

Posted By KenC

I use Bakelite or the modern resin impregnated...

I use Bakelite or the modern resin impregnated fabric for high current/heat electrical insulation on stick welders, generators & other electrical terminations, smell like crap when they get burnt....

Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet

Wed 06 November 2013, 20:23

Replies: 15

Micarta, Alternate Material Source

Views: 16,397

Posted By KenC

I always thought that bakelite (tufnol...etc),...

I always thought that bakelite (tufnol...etc), or/and paper/fiber resin board were replaced by modern plastic. Also, Aluminum has tens of times strength:weight ratio.
Surely if one can re-design the...

Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet

Wed 06 November 2013, 10:33

Replies: 15

Micarta, Alternate Material Source

Views: 16,397

Posted By KenC

Are you referring to Bakelite? It doesn't has...

Are you referring to Bakelite?
It doesn't has the best of structural strength. no way it can "replace" aluminum. it does has good dielectric characteristics & reasonable heat resistance.
They are...

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