Woodworking shop with 5-axis router?

Jon B
Jon B Administrator
edited November -1 in HUDSON
I'm trying to get a particular Hudson wood part replicated, and in multiples (to cut costs). At this point it seems that a 5-axis router may be one cost-effective way to do that.



Does anyone work for, or know of...



1) A custom woodworking or furniture shop, or prototyping company, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, W. Virginia or Delaware, which has such a machine, or



2) A distributor or manufacturer's representative of a 5-axis routers, which might give me the name of a woodworking company (in the above area) which has purchased such a machine?



Many thanks for any leads! I'll monitor this thread for any suggestions.

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    These are all CNC router shops.

    Premium Wood Products, Inc.
    436 East Locust St
    DeKalb, IL 60115
    Phone: (815) 787-3669
    http://www.premiumwoodproducts.com/quality.htm

    League Manufacturing
    608 Furman Rd., P.O. Box 3626
    Greenville, SC 29608-3626
    phone: 864-232-4423
    http://www.leaguemfg.com/wood.htm

    Packnet Ltd.
    1172 East Cliff Rd.
    Burnsville, MN 55337
    http://www.packnetltd.com/cnc.html
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Thanks, Ted! I'll write these down. Of course, if you happen to hear of one a bit closer to Northern Virginia, I would certainly appreciate your letting me know!
  • essexcoupe3131
    essexcoupe3131 Senior Contributor
    Jon B wrote:
    I'm trying to get a particular Hudson wood part replicated, and in multiples (to cut costs). At this point it seems that a 5-axis router may be one cost-effective way to do that.



    Does anyone work for, or know of...



    1) A custom woodworking or furniture shop, or prototyping company, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, W. Virginia or Delaware, which has such a machine, or



    2) A distributor or manufacturer's representative of a 5-axis routers, which might give me the name of a woodworking company (in the above area) which has purchased such a machine?



    Many thanks for any leads! I'll monitor this thread for any suggestions.







    what are you trying to make ?

    Iam a cabinetmaker by trade and have a 3-4 axis machine (cnc)

    along way a way but I send stuff to Hawaii (whole kitchens)

    ps if you know anyone that can draw in auto cad these drawings can normally be imported straight into machines so it keeps down your programming costs

    mike
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Mike, thanks for your thoughts. I'm trying to replicate a convertible top header (about 5 ft. long). It curves every which way and is fairly complicated. I'm sure you could do it, but the problem is, we will have to have it digitally scanned, then have a prototype made, then fit it to 3 - 4 cars to make darned sure it fits, then possibly modify it (if it doesn't), and so forth 'til we have it ready to produce. If I had a local company doing this, I could drive my Terraplane over and check the fit, as the job progresses.



    Now, I have no problem with bringing my car to your beautiful country for a fitting, but first I would need water wings, and second, the gasoline consumption of a floating Terraplane would be MURDER! LOL!
  • essexcoupe3131
    essexcoupe3131 Senior Contributor
    at least its timber alot easier to work than steel, the other way it might work as a thought , could you cast 1 out fibre glass and the make a mould , and recast carbon or kevla copy wth timber in the centre for what ever fixings you need
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Put Me Down For One When Ready Bill Albright
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Timberline, LLC - Henderson, NC
    Manufacturer, Service Company
    Company Profile: Precision machined wood parts & assemblies. CNC capabilities. Custom manufacturer of wood boxes, containers & packaging.
    http://www.timberlinellc.com/SpecialtyWood.htm

    GF League Co. - Greenville, SC (Serving North Carolina)
    Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
    Company Profile: Manufacturer of woodworking elements, parts & other products, custom CNC fabricated, for architectural purposes, packaging, store fixtures, textiles & conveyors. Hardwood, softwood, wood composite...
    http://www.leaguemfg.com/wood.htm
  • 30essex
    30essex Senior Contributor
    Jon B wrote:
    I'm trying to get a particular Hudson wood part replicated, and in multiples (to cut costs). At this point it seems that a 5-axis router may be one cost-effective way to do that.



    Does anyone work for, or know of...



    1) A custom woodworking or furniture shop, or prototyping company, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, W. Virginia or Delaware, which has such a machine, or



    2) A distributor or manufacturer's representative of a 5-axis routers, which might give me the name of a woodworking company (in the above area) which has purchased such a machine?



    Many thanks for any leads! I'll monitor this thread for any suggestions.
    Hi, I'm antique car enthusiast (I have just restored a 1930 Essex) and woodworker from Canada. I'm wondering why you think you need a fancy machine to make a duplicate part for an antique car. After all these old cars were made using fairly simple tools. You can probably make most wooden car parts using simple tools such as a bandsaw and hand tools. If you send me a picture of the original I can probably advise you on how to go about making a duplicate.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Guys, there is a rapid prototype shop near me in Southern NH (I know, too far away) which can laser scan a part, creating a solid model which can then be imported into a CNC machine (be it wood or metal). Surely there is some similar shop in your area. Good luck, Mike Bergeron
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Guys, thanks for all these good ideas.



    Again, the reason for my seeking a computer-driven router is that we now need 7 of these items and they're rather large and complicated. If I only needed one I would not hesitate to find a skilled woodworker, but unless some craftsman out there is willing to work for peanuts, mechanization seems to be the key to getting these items turned out 1) inexpensively, and 2) with precisely identical dimensions.



    Also, I would like to explore shops that are a bit closer to home. In due time it may be that I'll have to stray far afield to find someone to do the work, so thank you for all your suggestions.
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