Built a BBQ

[googe]

Hey all, got a new job running a cnc plasma, so many things I can make, decided on a bbq to start with. Looked online and decided to design my own, did a pic using paint lol, gave it to a programmer at work.and he converted it onto solidworks. I cut it out last night, it fits together pretty good, need to do some measurement changes here and there. Good fun

[bluc]

Looks good they are an awesome bit of kit the cnc machines!! Have wanted one to play with for ages..

[googe]

Yeah would love a small one in the shed, not in the budget though lol.

[warramungas]

Flat pack BBQ! Think you're onto something there!

[bluc]

Lol bbq ikea style :teasing-tease:

[googe]

made this last week.

[bluc]

Looks awesome :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[scythe]

Are you learning the program yet googe?
It is always more satisfying when you make it from go-to-woah.

[googe]

i really want to scythe, are you a programmer?

[Fishleg]

Looks awesome mate well done :handgestures-thumbupleft:

If you're wanting to do more you could purchase yourself a regular hand held plasma cutter for $500-$1000 bucks and just use the cnc at work to make yourself some guide templates. Then you would be set to make as many as you want.

[googe]

thanks mate, we have a laser now, so plasma is a second place lol. Thats a really good idea of yours though :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[RC Al]

Have a search for diy cnc plasma cutter, a diy wood router is not that much different and both of those are the forerunners to the original homebuilt 3d printers.
The gear is readily available to build a large format cnc machine at home with an interchangeable head router, plastic printer and plasma cutter
All you need is cash lols

[scythe]

I would say i am, although i have not played with any good software.
My experience is with gibbsCAM and raw g-code programming for 4axis mills and 2 axis lathes.