Luck O' The Iris

[Dhaffner]

I found this design on another forum. It wasn't originally designed for CarveWright, but I made lots of modifications...had to change some hole widths, and adjust some sizes...but it looks like it's going to work! I'm carving version 2 right now, but version 1 turned out nice....but I don't think version 1 would function properly due to some inaccuracies...but version 2 looks promising! This was brought in via the DXF importer..that's where I made some changes, and then the rest in Designer. I am very impressed at how well CarveWright handled those little 3/4" gears...


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cuzXfBSsPcE/T2UK0lO8prI/AAAAAAAACnA/NMY9ucD8N34/s1600/iris.jpg

[mtylerfl]

I found this design on another forum. It wasn't originally designed for CarveWright, but I made lots of modifications...had to change some hole widths, and adjust some sizes...but it looks like it's going to work! I'm carving version 2 right now, but version 1 turned out nice....but I don't think version 1 would function properly due to some inaccuracies...but version 2 looks promising! This was brought in via the DXF importer..that's where I made some changes, and then the rest in Designer. I am very impressed at how well CarveWright handled those little 3/4" gears...




That's really cool, Doug. I saw (and played with) the original brass version at an Aspire conference awhile back. It's really a fun piece. Glad to see you're making it on the CarveWright!

[CNC Carver]

Very impressive. Would love to see the 2nd version when complete.

[bergerud]

Now that's what I'm talkin bout - milling. Very cool.

[Dan-Woodman]

I hate to sound stupid , but what is it?

[Dhaffner]

Not a stupid question at all...it's a mechanical "iris" similar to the one on a camera shutter.
It would be a great "porthole" on a door to see who's on the other side....with
a steampunk flair.

Here is version 2...got it all put together and it works pretty well. I think it could use a little wax
and some more sanding just to smooth out the action, but I'm really happy with it.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AoGfMNnmUxc/T2ZN4UBy0qI/AAAAAAAACnM/H2JuLiQ-egY/s1600/irisopen.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cv7AHxrWJ-E/T2ZN6KVPHKI/AAAAAAAACnU/XtiR6ODUVGs/s1600/irisclosed.jpg

[gregsolano]

As usual from you, very impressive.

[fwharris]

Another mighty fine project Doug! I am only guessing but I bet this only part of more to come with this!

[easybuilt]

Very unique Doug as always. Can't wait to see it complete. So much detail.

[badbert]

I work with some high-end photographers, who would love that piece!

[lawrence]

I absolutely LOVE this piece- I must have looked at the pics 30 times in the last week-- great job and thanks for sharing

Lawrence

[jiml]

Just wondering, with the guide pins in the slots of the ring gear why do you need the small pinion gears?