Keith_W Posted November 17, 2016 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) Someone on another forum brought this to my attention: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1294137530/the-first-desktop-waterjet-cutter ... it's a desktop computer controlled water cutter. Most water cutters are as large as whole rooms and cost tens of thousands of dollars, but this one fits on a rather large desk. The advantage of water cutting over laser - no burn marks, and it can cut steel. I am not sure whether this would be useful for our hobby ... water might cause ply to warp. But it certainly seems inexpensive enough for a rich hobbyist or a small manufacturer to buy one and try. Edited November 17, 2016 by KeithW Canute, CaptainSteve, Tadeusz43 and 4 others 7 Quote Regards, Keith 2007 (completed): HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina 2013 (completed): Viking Ship Drakkar - Amati 2014 (completed): HMS Bounty Launch - Model Shipways Current: HMS Royal William - Euromodel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted November 17, 2016 Share #2 Posted November 17, 2016 Quite interesting and could be very useful Keith, but I think I will save my pennies for a 3D printer cheers Pat mtaylor, Keith_W, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 17, 2016 Share #3 Posted November 17, 2016 I note that wood is not listed on the cutable items... The other problem is water and wood. Watching the video shows a lot of water in the unit. Canute and WackoWolf 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted November 17, 2016 Share #4 Posted November 17, 2016 you are going to need filters an aircompressor a recirculating pmp extra. We had one where I worked and it was in constant use. Depending on the abrasives you added to the mix we cut everything from rubber and belting to 5/8 dieboard maple, 3 inch shock pad and 1/4 steel plate. You will need something to keep the pump cool because it would get hot. Unless you are going into production. David B. Canute, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted November 17, 2016 Quite interesting and could be very useful Keith, but I think I will save my pennies for a 3D printer I thought about buying a 3D printer too, Pat. But the last time I looked (a few years ago), the finest resolution of any affordable printer is unacceptably rough. And then I would have to learn how to use a CAD program. I decided it would be cheaper to pay someone to 3D print parts for me. Canute, WackoWolf, BANYAN and 2 others 5 Quote Regards, Keith 2007 (completed): HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina 2013 (completed): Viking Ship Drakkar - Amati 2014 (completed): HMS Bounty Launch - Model Shipways Current: HMS Royal William - Euromodel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted November 17, 2016 Share #6 Posted November 17, 2016 I'm teaching myself 3D CAD at the moment with the hope of a joint purchase of a printer with a friend of mine. The prices for a reasonable unit have come down quite a bit but still not cheap cheers Pat mtaylor, WackoWolf and Canute 3 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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