Wooden Blocks and Other Parts

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Several months ago, I began drawing and prototyping my own method for CNC machining scale wooden blocks in mass quantity. This has been a difficult and complex process as I am doing 6-sided machining of the blocks in 3D as well as drilling the rigging holes. My hope is to refine the process so that I can produce boxwood blocks by the thousands. As my CNC machine is a commercial high-capacity tool, once I have the process perfected I should be able to produce enough blocks to support MANY projects for SoS.

I look forward to collaborating with other designers, fabricators, and CAD artists to share ideas and offer my shop for production. Pro-Bono... ONLY FOR SOS MEMBERS.

Stay Tuned!!!
 
Here is an example of my original designed simple rope cleats that we used on our 17th Century Battle Station build. These are laser cut from 1/8" hardwood (I believe cherry in this case). They then need to be hand shaped with a file/sanding stick to remove char and to create the roundness needed. These particular ones are in 1:32 scale and measure about 1/2" across but could be easily scaled to any size.

I will also post some of my other laser and CNC fabricated parts soon. Enjoy.

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Here are some of my 3D CNC carving tests. Please note... none of these pictures have ever been published before. Also note the various scales and sizes. Some of the details are nearly microscopic.

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Very good job. I see that my assistance at the designing of decoration for sailing ships is not necessary.
Just the opposite!!!!!!!!! We very much need you!!! I am a good draftsman and fabricator, but I am not an ARTIST!!! I think you have much more talent than I in that area!!!
 
Just the opposite!!!!!!!!! We very much need you!!! I am a good draftsman and fabricator, but I am not an ARTIST!!! I think you have much more talent than I in that area!!!
I think, working in tandem you can made a very nice parts and this will be for sure beneficial for SOS members and the entire hobby as well! :)
 
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