Thinking inside thebox

[Bob]

I've done this project before using forstener bits. This is my attempt using cnc to make the turner's cube:
I set the tolerances a little tight for wood, which is the reason for breakout in the first attempt.
The second attempt was with composite lumber, and worked much better:

[zac]

Hi bob,
How do you calculate the depth of cut?
Wayne

[Buc]

Good job Bob. It's in the box. I was thinking about making one from corian, to sit on the wife's new kitchen counter tops. Hoping it will match the new floor.
Buc

[Bob]

Hi bob,
How do you calculate the depth of cut?
Wayne

You could try exercising your math ability...or do what I did and google turner's cube. The plan for a four inch cube was posted. I just cut the dimensions in half for my 2 inch cube. I didn't want to re-invent the wheel.

Bob

[Bob]

Good job Bob. It's in the box. I was thinking about making one from corian, to sit on the wife's new kitchen counter tops. Hoping it will match the new floor.
Buc

Corian sounds like a good material to try. I would like to see how it turns out for you.
Bob

[Bob]

Hi bob,
How do you calculate the depth of cut?
Wayne

turners cube 2 inch.crv

crv file

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Here's the file I used.
Try it as an air cut first.
The usual disclamer- Don't blame be if something doesn't turn out right. Use your own good judgement with this project.
Bob

[zac]

Thanks Bob, that`s enough to get me started.
Wayne

[REG]

I had a file that I made that has a little wider edges. I cut my block weeks ago in red oak and today I finally cut my box. Came out great with just the roughing bit. I plan to do the finsh toolpath tomorrow. My cube measure 3.25" square.

Bobby

[zac]

My attempt at turners cube

turners cube?

Wayne

[zac]

Take two

turners cube

Wayne