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Here are a few pictures of the CNC in action.

I hope to expand this section to discuss different foam types, and core preparation techniques for each type.

All cutting so far is with DOW Floormate 200-X. I have tried a piece of Knauf Polyfoam but this varied in density through the sheet and so proved nearly impossible to use (well, I gave up anyway)

Basic Steps are:

Block Out
Block at start.JPG (24289 bytes)  00 Blocked out for DLG.JPG (27516 bytes)  00a Re-assemble the jigsaw.JPG (25702 bytes)

Cut the main Panels
Main 3 cut.jpg (38920 bytes)  Main 3 cut A.JPG (36617 bytes)

Cut the other Outer and Tip Panels
Tip  Plan Cut.JPG (34853 bytes)  Tip 2 Cut.JPG (26236 bytes)  Tip 3 Cut.JPG (25006 bytes)