#145: CNC Whirligigs

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🌬️ Design a custom, functional weather vane with your CNC machine! This lesson, requested by students, guides you through creating a detailed weather vane, focusing on both aesthetics and practical movement. Learn to design various animal shapes (fish, chicken, eagle) and structural components (arrow, base, cardinal directions) using draw line, draw arc, node editing, and mirror tools for precision. Discover how to incorporate essential hardware like bearings and a central shaft, and prepare pocket, profile, v-carve, and drilling toolpaths. Kyle provides critical tips for optimizing material usage through nesting, adjusting tool settings for different materials, and ensuring proper assembly for smooth rotation and durability. This project highlights advanced design considerations and real-world application of CNC skills.

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