So we needed a table for our new maker space. What better table for a maker space then one with giant gears for the base. Better yet, I’ll use my LowRider2 to cut it all out. I did a quick sketch in autocad with not a lot thought put into it. I figured lets go outside my normal workflow and just wing it.
Thanks for the kind words! I just noticed the “one project per post” topic. I’ll follow suit.
Thanks again Ryan for these incredible machines. I have been woodworking since highschool and I never would have imagined how this machine would open up a whole new world of creativity.
I actually really want them broke up so if you and Jeff want to take that on, I would be more than happy to take up more individual space on the gallery!
Just a small design consideration… the two bolts in the middle by the teeth are tweaking my OCD a little. My eyes want to see those bolts following the same curve as the other ones.
There are several things I would design differently, although those particular bolts dont really bother me much.
I think I only put 30 min into the drawing, quickly loaded into Estlcam and hit go 8 times! Normally I would’ve 3d modeled the whole table. Doing things on the fly is much more stressful for me for sure.
Blind screws. They are recessed and filled. The finish is that hammered rust oleum finish so it hides well and give a cast iron type look. I shellac the MDF prior to paint so that it is sealed first.
If I redesigned it I think I would cnc holes for 1/2” through bolts.