[TriLUG] OT: Techshop / Shopbot class

[Christopher L Merrill]

John Broome wrote:
> And from what i've seen on the mailing list, they'd be happy to put
> you to work when you stop by. :)

First you'll get the sales pitch, _then_ they'll put you to work :>

> Chris, let's see a photo of the stool you made!

sure:
   http://christophermerrill.net/images/ShopStool-sm.jpg
   http://christophermerrill.net/images/Photo_121808_001.jpg
I apologize for the quality of the 2nd picture. I forgot my camera
and made do with my Treo :(

I also got 2 videos. They, too, came from the Treo.  I've never heard
of the .3g2 extension on the files - but Quicktime can play it.  I tried
converting it to an MPEG, but the size tripled :(
   http://christophermerrill.net/images/Video_121808_002.3g2
   http://christophermerrill.net/images/Video_121808_001.3g2
The 2nd video is a bit boring.  The bot is doing lettering and the dust
skirt prevents you from seeing much :(
note: These are hosted off my home server, so download speeds will be
terrible :(

The precision of the ShopBot is quite amazing. The four
legs are made from 2 parts. We measured the thickness of
the plywood (with a micrometer) and incorporated that
measurement into the design. The two leg parts slid
together so snugly you needed a mallet for the last few
inches. No glue required.

I believe they got the ShopBot _first_ so they could use it
to make cabinets, etc, for the various work and office areas.



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