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Offline Cutter

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« Reply #80 on: June 20, 2018, 11:16:56 AM »


Thanks cutter for the post processors, I will try them hopefully today as I was out of town yesterday. 


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Let me know If they work or not.

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« Reply #81 on: June 20, 2018, 11:27:06 AM »

Cutter,


 I have been using BobCad-Cam V-24 as my cad software but I also have and still learning the Fusion360 cad. Does the post processor have to be compatable with either of those, or just with the controller software which I think is the V2XT or machine came with operating manual for the Boss10.


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« Reply #82 on: June 20, 2018, 12:04:59 PM »


Cutter,


 I have been using BobCad-Cam V-24 as my cad software but I also have and still learning the Fusion360 cad. Does the post processor have to be compatable with either of those, or just with the controller software which I think is the V2XT or machine came with operating manual for the Boss10.


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A postprocessor has to be compatible BOTH with the cad software being used AND the machine tool.       For example, can\'t use a Bobcad post with fusion or solidworks, it will give a error and not generate ANY code.        If its not compatible with the machine, it will generate G-code BUT that code will not run properly on the machine.    


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« Reply #83 on: June 20, 2018, 05:44:01 PM »

Sparky,


 How can I make these post processors compatible with Bobcad?


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« Reply #84 on: June 20, 2018, 05:55:20 PM »


Sparky,


 How can I make these post processors compatible with Bobcad?ar


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Short answer....  you can\'t.        A post processor has to be written/coded from scratch for the particular cad/cam software used.    You CAN usually modify / tweak a post, for your cad/cam, to make small changes to suit your preferences for your machine.


 


I looked on the bobcad website,  they appear to have the post you need.    (not sure what version bobcad you have)   You can download it there.


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« Reply #85 on: June 20, 2018, 11:24:40 PM »

I have all the processors from bobcad and they are not the exact one that I need, but they work. I have to make a few changes with the G-codes where the spindle speed and rotation directions plus auto stop spindle or start spindle. There can\'t be any M codes on the same line with any other S code.


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« Reply #86 on: June 21, 2018, 06:02:31 AM »


I have all the processors from bobcad and they are not the exact one that I need, but they work. I have to make a few changes with the G-codes where the spindle speed and rotation directions plus auto stop spindle or start spindle. There can\'t be any M codes on the same line with any other S code.


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I see.    Sounds like you need to modify the post you have.   


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« Reply #87 on: June 22, 2018, 11:44:38 AM »


Half inch diameter for the bolts does seem on the small side.    The .22 versions are roughly 7/16 and look at the difference in the diameter of the ammo.    A bigger diameter, 5/8???, bolt would give more room for the pieces.


 


I know there are hardly any posts on the forum these days BUT.....  I look daily and have a lot if interest in your project.    I have the barrels and plan on a .410 shotgun, 6 barrel gun build next.   As I always do, I expect to shamelessly steal your ideas.     Your gun design elements should apply to any center fire version and ideas for those are a rare find.


 


I am fighting the temptation to inquire with Cutter about that extra set of 38/357 barrels he has.  


 


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« Reply #88 on: June 22, 2018, 08:38:15 PM »

I know its very premature BUT...  has anyone seen plans for the bruce feed magazine?     I sure would like to make one for the 357 when the time comes.   One for the 22 also for that matter.



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« Reply #89 on: June 22, 2018, 11:10:14 PM »

I know its very premature BUT...  has anyone seen plans for the bruce feed magazine?     I sure would like to make one for the 357 when the time comes.   One for the 22 also for that matter.


Somewhere I have copies of the patent drawings for the Bruce feed. If that will help I’ll look for them.

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« Reply #90 on: June 23, 2018, 04:59:46 AM »


Somewhere I have copies of the patent drawings for the Bruce feed. If that will help I’ll look for them.

Mike




Cutter emailed me the patent drawings which I had not previously seen.    Thanks though, and don\'t be a stranger here.


 


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« Reply #91 on: June 23, 2018, 09:09:38 AM »
George

I try to visit forum every chance I get. I’m really excited about this build and seems like this build has a lot of interest. I too think the Bruce feed would be the way to go.

Mike

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« Reply #92 on: June 23, 2018, 11:27:42 AM »


George

I try to visit forum every chance I get. I’m really excited about this build and seems like this build has a lot of interest. I too think the Bruce feed would be the way to go.

Mike




It is nice to see all the dust blown off the form and some activity.   


 


  I feel a gat needs a good magazine capacity and a bruce should be a lot easier than a drum and probably hold nearly the same number of rounds.   Alternately, I do have the D&E plans for the broadwell drum but thats a lot more complicated than the bruce system.

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« Reply #93 on: June 23, 2018, 01:51:46 PM »
I have those plans too. Thought that it could be adapted to the RGG but seems like a lot of work. Bruce feed looks simpler and could maintain lots of rounds if a guy made cartridge blocks to feed it.

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« Reply #94 on: June 26, 2018, 06:46:42 PM »

I made one for my D&E and it is very easy to load with the loading blocks vs the stick magazine.


 


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« Reply #95 on: June 26, 2018, 09:57:00 PM »


I made one for my D&E and it is very easy to load with the loading blocks vs the stick magazine.


 


Frank




Is that you with the youtube video of one on a D&E?         Do you have any drawings or further info on yours?


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« Reply #96 on: June 28, 2018, 12:31:15 AM »

Hey everybody,


 Here is a picture of two new style 357 bolts in the making. They are 4 inches long with a .750 diameter rear end and a .437 diameter front end and that is about 2 inches long on the flats. I plan to use firing pins from a 1917 Enfield rifle that will be reworked a little. Not sure on the extractors yet.


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« Reply #97 on: June 28, 2018, 04:21:28 AM »
Bruski- way to go. Looking good. Keep us updated

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« Reply #98 on: June 28, 2018, 06:25:22 AM »


Hey everybody,


 Here is a picture of two new style 357 bolts in the making. They are 4 inches long with a .750 diameter rear end and a .437 diameter front end and that is about 2 inches long on the flats. I plan to use firing pins from a 1917 Enfield rifle that will be reworked a little. Not sure on the extractors yet.


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Looks great Bruski.        Do you have a pic of the bolt from the prototype gun?    


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« Reply #99 on: June 28, 2018, 02:36:33 PM »

Sparky,


 That is the prototype bolt design with a heavier firing pin and a rear cam follower. The slot for the ejector pin is not milled yet or the cam follower milled yet as I am waiting for the Enfield firing pins to arrive first. The flats on the forward end of the bolt are closer too 2.200 inches long instead of the 2 inches in the picture description.


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