Week 5: The bookshelf was basically scrap wood, barely salvageable. But prep work is finally paying off on the newer cuts. I built a LIDAR-based automatic z-axis correction tool. My accuracy is now high enough to do things like this:
[sheets 4-6]: I’ve designed a bar cart for our home. It is meant to enclose a minifridge, hold wine bottles, etc. I already cut some hidden pieces out of one 3/4" sheet of MDF. My first plywood piece (sheet#5) is also cut (I used the edges in the above image).
I bought a bunch of bits and have been experimenting with them. So far, I think the 2-flute spiral downcut is my favorite. It can run at a relatively low RPM and is relatively cheap, yet leaves a nice top surface. However, I’ve found that the upcut or compression bits seem better at holes.
My partner has started to learn the sanding/painting process. Her painting background translates well, but she’s learning to work with new materials. She’s humble, but I think they look great:
