Modeled Falle pick in 3D

[wsbpress]

This is my first attempt at modeling a pick. It is supposed to be a Falle deep curve 1-2. I used some photos I got on this forum and at Matt Blaze's site. If anyone is interested I will load some 3D files onto the ftp site. That is if it is ok with Zeke79. Please post the file formats you want me to post.

Also it would be great if someone who actually has some Falle picks could verify the dimensions of this model with the real thing. I know its not perfect but I want to get it as close as possible before I actually have some cut.

[Santos718]

nice

[Chrispy]

Forgot to add that extension, huh?

[wsbpress]

Forgot to add that extension, huh?

Doh! I should have just made it a URL.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40553263@N00/35750680

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40553263@N00/35754449

[wsbpress]

ummm...sorry about the double post but I just added another pick/pic to the previously linked site. This one is the Falle graduated curve 3-4. This was much much easier to do than the deep curve one. I did have to improvise a little on the right hook (#4) because the pick in the image I was using was bent downwards from usage. You can tell the "arm" of the pick is a little thinner than the left.

[pretender]

Problem with them is that they don't really help any more than the current supply of imaging and whatnot does...can't make a pick accurately from it.

[wsbpress]

Problem with them is that they don't really help any more than the current supply of imaging and whatnot does...can't make a pick accurately from it.

For many people this is true. However with the proper CAD software you can print out drawings to actual size with dimensions etc. Of course this is also easily done with just a photo next to a ruler that is correctly scaled. I needed the models to give to a guy with a laser cutter to have a bunch cut out at once.

Also 3d models are cool . Someone should put them in a video game or something. Splinter Cell should be using Falle tools right?

[Grudge]

You could also ship that CAD file over to most modern metal shops and get an exact copy cut.

[zeke79]

You can upload anything you like to the ftp as long as it is not copyrighted material. No need to ask permission I try and check it once per week to get new material added to the http site .

[wsbpress]

You can upload anything you like to the ftp as long as it is not copyrighted material. No need to ask permission I try and check it once per week to get new material added to the http site .

Thanks, I appreciate you hosting that site for all of us. I use Solidworks so I could post those files up on the site, but I can export to just about any file type (Autocad, Pro-E, etc). If anyone wants a specific file-type let me know.

[devildog]

If I wished to obtain those outstanding 3D renderings you did and print them out 1:1 with measurements wherever I wanted them, just what kind of software would I need?

Can I download something like the 'CAD' file mentioned from you or zeke's ftp site that I can burn to CD, bring to a local metalworking shop, and have cut from my choice of spring/stainless steel? I think we're onto something here, yes ? Might want to start modeling the rest of those picks --IOW, if you or anyone else with the real Falle set (mind you this could be done with any other pick design desired, too, I imagine) were to model them like you did, could we download a type of 'CAD' file that could be given to any local metalworking shop with CAD equipment to cut the picks out?

You know, you would also then have a much wider choice of materials--those interested in the titanium pick thing might have a shot at it with this...

[devildog]

Crap, sorry for the double post, but when I asked about CAD software I forgot to mention that I'm running both WinXP AND Mandrake Linux 10.2 w/KDE (which will become my permanent OS and windows will go bye-bye once I figure out how to get the bloody sound and printer working with linux) so I imagine that with all of the outstanding GNU stuff out there for every application imaginable, I've probably got access to some pretty good free CAD software, don't I?

[wsbpress]

could we download a type of 'CAD' file that could be given to any local metalworking shop with CAD equipment to cut the picks out?

This is the idea. I know a guy with a laser cutter. I'm going to try it out when I get some time. I am curious to see how accurate the machine can cut the tools. Also I have heard that this process may alter the properties of the metal you use. It may be that the tools have to be hardened after being cut. Right now this is just a big experiment for me.
As far as CAD programs go I have used Solidworks and Pro-E. These are both really expensive programs but I use my school's software, so free for me. I googled Linux CAD programs and it looks like there are some good programs out there. I haven't tried any yet but I'm sure they could print out 1:1 scale drawings.

[E-Mind]

wouldn't a laser cutter heat up the metal which is undesirable? I heared something about a water jet cutter with abbrasives is the tool for this kind of work...?

[wsbpress]

I heared something about a water jet cutter with abbrasives is the tool for this kind of work...?

I've heard of the waterjet cutter also, but I dont know what kind of accuracy it gets. I'd bet it is good enough (most modern tools are). The problem for me is that I dont have a "hookup" with a water cutter.