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My CNC machine decided to get creative on its own
I was running a repeat job for some simple spacers out of plastic. Somehow, I entered the wrong Z-axis depth by a whole inch. The drill plunged right through the part and into the fixture plate below. It made this HORRIBLE grinding noise that scared everyone in the shop. We ended up with a spacer that had a surprise hole straight through the middle. The boss just shook his head and called it a 'design feature'. Now I ALWAYS verify my offsets twice before hitting start.
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blakelee5h ago
Recall drilling clear through a board and into my garage floor last summer. Set the depth wrong on a pocket hole jig and created an unexpected skylight. The sound was like grinding rocks, and I nearly jumped out of my skin. My wife called it 'rustic charm' but I had to patch concrete for days. Now I check my settings like a hawk, but doesn't every project need a little unintended personality? What is it with tools having a mind of their own?
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