OT Re: How Would You Design question

Having cut a board or two on both tablesaw and bandsaw I would say
that Tim is right to want to use a circular saw. A bandsaw always
leaves vertical marks on the material being cut, that must be sanded
or planed off. a good tablesaw and blade can leave a finish almost
as good as sanded or planed. A waterjet expands as it leaves the
nozzle and on thick material looks like a bandsaw cut.
Thin kerf (1/16")blades are available. bandsawing and sanding will
probably make as much dust.
(still on topic because the object of CAM is to make a usable
product.
the machine exists for the purpose if bringing the cutting tool to
the material)

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "ballendo" <ballendo@y...> wrote:
> Hoyt,
>
> Must do same as Sig? Not necessarily true. He may not have the
volume
> needs of SIG. Or the same pricing structure in his "downstream"...
> (i.e.,sell direct, rather than through distributors)
>
> VERY often innovation comes from those who challenge
the "accepted"
> ways of doing things... (often taking advantage of some difference
in
> their product, market, or customers...)
>
> Also, I do not believe he has shared enough of what he is trying
to
> do overall, that we may comment as to whether this project "makes
> sense" or not... We have only seen a request for ideas for one
> machine. Do we even know the final product OR his customers
> wants/needs/desires?
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Ballendo
>
> P.S. FWIW, I sent Tim an offlist reply on how he could "beat" sig
> quality without the sanders...
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., batwings@i... wrote:
> > If he wants a product as good as Sig he must inevitably use the
same
> > processes.
> >
> > The whole proj is an exercise in disposing of excess funds: one
> piece of
> > store-bought can be slit into at least ten indoor flyers.
> >
> > Regards, Hoyt
> >