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4th October 2014, 10:27 AM #1Senior Member
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Burnt Wood Smell on my Clock Gears
I just wanted to warn folks of my recent experience. I got some clock gears cut by a laser cutting service. They were burnt on the back but that is not too bad but the burnt wood smell was awful. I think the smell is there for good and I can't use them. I did not predict this problem so I thought I might warn others. I am starting a DIY CNC routing machine build and I will see where that leads.
Mike
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7th October 2014, 09:09 PM #2Senior Member
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I don't think I would be too stressed yet, Mike. The Laser cutting does burn the wood. That is how it does it's cutting, I believe. I think you will find that the smell will dissipate after a couple of weeks. Let us know how you get along. What type of wood were you using for your wheel blanks?
Cheers
Walesey
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7th October 2014, 10:28 PM #3Senior Member
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I used Hoop pine plywood. Thanks for the encouragement. I have had other laser cutting done without the smell so it might disappear.
Mike
What type of wood were you using for your wheel blanks?
Cheers
Walesey
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