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Jim · 12-12-2010, 11:05 PM

I was thinking it would be neat to have a custom cookie cutter in the shape of my truck from work, for sugar cookies which could be done up with colored icing to match the paint job... I wasn't sure how to do this...

My sisters boyfriend apparently does cnc machining for custom kitchens, and said that could probably do it (not that he is suggesting it, or that it would be cost effective).

Anyways that got me thinking and I threw into to google custom cnc machining... And I came up with http://www.emachineshop.com

It seems like a pretty cool site, you can download a free cad program and they have video tutorials on how to use it. Then you can design you part and order it.

I don't think I'll use it for the cookie cutter, and it may be very costly, I don't know, but it's kind of neat. Thought I'd share.

waynev · 12-12-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

I was thinking it would be neat to have a custom cookie cutter in the shape of my truck from work, for sugar cookies which could be done up with colored icing to match the paint job... I wasn't sure how to do this...

My sisters boyfriend apparently does cnc machining for custom kitchens, and said that could probably do it (not that he is suggesting it, or that it would be cost effective).

That sounds very easy to do, the kitchen company should have some hard maple and it can be done with a simple pocket toolpath on the CNC. If he can't do it and you really want one let me know, i just need a picture of the truck, or let me know what kind of truck, i may be able to find the outline of it online, and i should be able CNC one out for you.

Jim · 12-12-2010, 11:51 PM

That's a generous offer... This is the sort of thing I'm going for, http://www.collectpeanuts.com/images...3/IMG_7808.jpg

I just don't want to get him in trouble at work using the equipment for non work related stuff...

Having fun learning this drafting program though, could come in handy for future reference...

waynev · 12-12-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

That's a generous offer... This is the sort of thing I'm going for, http://www.collectpeanuts.com/images...3/IMG_7808.jpg

I just don't want to get him in trouble at work using the equipment for non work related stuff...

Having fun learning this drafting program though, could come in handy for future reference...

So what kinda truck is it?

Jim · 12-13-2010, 12:04 AM

I'll send you a PM. It's a gravel truck.

katoranger · 12-13-2010, 11:18 AM

Jim, we need pics of your truck.

Weldangrind · 12-13-2010, 12:19 PM

We're gonna need cookies too.

katoranger · 12-13-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

We're gonna need cookies too.

To eat while we look at the pictures. Send some milk too.

waynev · 12-13-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

I'll send you a PM. It's a gravel truck.

What size cookies are you looking at making ?.

Jim · 12-13-2010, 08:33 PM

I don't know, about 5 or 6 inches long I suppose...

I haven't posted any pictures of the truck because it has a unique paint job and local members would probably identify it easily... I don't want to have my ramblings and rantings (political / religious / etc) associated with he company... Probably doesn't matter, but I dunno.

Allen, I don't know that the milk would be good by the time it got to you :P

12-12-2010, 11:05 PM	#1
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	E machine shop I was thinking it would be neat to have a custom cookie cutter in the shape of my truck from work, for sugar cookies which could be done up with colored icing to match the paint job... I wasn't sure how to do this... My sisters boyfriend apparently does cnc machining for custom kitchens, and said that could probably do it (not that he is suggesting it, or that it would be cost effective). Anyways that got me thinking and I threw into to google custom cnc machining... And I came up with http://www.emachineshop.com It seems like a pretty cool site, you can download a free cad program and they have video tutorials on how to use it. Then you can design you part and order it. I don't think I'll use it for the cookie cutter, and it may be very costly, I don't know, but it's kind of neat. Thought I'd share. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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12-12-2010, 11:51 PM	#3
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	That's a generous offer... This is the sort of thing I'm going for, http://www.collectpeanuts.com/images...3/IMG_7808.jpg I just don't want to get him in trouble at work using the equipment for non work related stuff... Having fun learning this drafting program though, could come in handy for future reference... __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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12-13-2010, 12:04 AM	#5
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I'll send you a PM. It's a gravel truck. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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12-13-2010, 11:18 AM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Jim, we need pics of your truck. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-13-2010, 12:19 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	We're gonna need cookies too. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-13-2010, 08:33 PM	#10
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I don't know, about 5 or 6 inches long I suppose... I haven't posted any pictures of the truck because it has a unique paint job and local members would probably identify it easily... I don't want to have my ramblings and rantings (political / religious / etc) associated with he company... Probably doesn't matter, but I dunno. Allen, I don't know that the milk would be good by the time it got to you :P __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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