THE 3DWAXMILLER CLUB.

ToddMichael · Joined: 21 Jun 2008 Posts: 611 Location: Detroit, MI

I am amazed at how much I have learned and again doing this job has proved to be yet another major learning curve for me.

Hint for another newbie to do this type of job,

1. Check finger size before finishing, so you don 't have to redo
2. Check your layout 6 million times
a. I actually milled the first one, with 2 rows the same and one larger
Don't ask how, I have no freaking clue!
3. And My new favorite, Make your prongs thinner. Actually had to hammer
some of the prongs over, as I made them too heavy.

None the less, I am amazed at what the mill can do, and it keeps getting better. I have shown some of my work to fellow bench people, and all have commented how clean, and consistent everything is.

Todd Michael out!

Colin Creed · Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 3:43 pm Post subject:

Hi Todd,

That's come up great, Well done!!
And that's very good advice for any other Newbies too.

regards Colin

mattdzero · Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 461 Location: Tyler,Texas

the mill really makes setting jobs so much easier huh?

p schmidt · Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 8:06 am Post subject:

and sometimes you just have to start over, correct those errors and re mill your piece till you get it right (or where you're happy!)

ToddMichael · Joined: 21 Jun 2008 Posts: 611 Location: Detroit, MI

Yes, setting is much easlier, and I have done setting from drilling and raising, carving prong in wax, and both drove me nuts. Even steered away from those jobs, becaus of that. Not anymore, will take on all comers, well I think I will.

The learning curve was great for me, but the forum and all your help, has made it a totally viable and necessary tool.

It is becoming the best employee I have or ever had. I like the way wether right or wrong, I tell it do do what I want and it does it. Atleast I know they are my errors, and not a slack ass employees for not listening to my instructions.

Off the soap box, my employees will never read this, even thought I have let them know they would be more valuable if they could help in any aspect along the way.

Toodles from ToddMichael. Very Happy

Doug · Joined: 30 Dec 2009 Posts: 150 Location: Maryland

Good Job, Todd ring looks great.
I feel your pain on the learning curve, but it's getting easier. If you don't succeed carve it again and again.
I learn on every F---up.