Last night I successfully ran my first “real” jobs on the CNC. One was a jig to hold a number of PIcoKeyer-Plus cabinet end panels, which came out perfectly. Then I used that to actually mill an end panel, which also worked exactly as I had it set up to do. Today I’ll run a batch of end panels, and set up a jig to drill tiny speaker grilles in the cabinet tops.
It’s almost scary how perfectly the stuff is coming out. I’m still learning about tool selection. For example, I assumed a 4-flute end mill would be best for doing the cabinet because it will produce a smooth finish. However, I think a 2-flute would be better. I’m also learning how much material can be removed, and how fast, to get the best results. Speed control for the spindle would be good, but for now I’ll settle for just getting the stuff done!
