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awemawson:
Thanks chaps - it's only simple stuff really but takes a lot of working out :thumbup:

I've been experimenting with alternatives places to mount the camera, as where it has been isn't the best angle. Problem is where it is is the best for keeping out of swarf and coolant.

This is a rather unsuccessful re-siting of the GoPro camera on the inside of the lathe cabinet door. Far better viewing angle but as I suspected too much in line for coolant splashing. I deliberately "re-cut" the thread previously videoed so that no swarf was produced - I suspect if I did a real cut the swarf would destroy the Gopro outer casing lens in short order :(

Perhaps I need to make one of those spinning disk windows that they have on Lifeboats and trawlers - and make a good supply of spare window disks. (hey can you get CDs as see through ?)

John Stevenson:

--- Quote from: awemawson on October 22, 2013, 10:43:31 AM ---

Perhaps I need to make one of those spinning disk windows that they have on Lifeboats and trawlers - and make a good supply of spare window disks. (hey can you get CDs as see through ?)

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Or speak nicely to someone who has a laser and a big stack of clear perspex.

awemawson:
Well John that's a jolly good idea :thumbup:

I was thinking of you today as I stuck those laser cut labels on the machine this morning.

chipenter:
When you buy blank CD's on a spindle they usually have a clear disk top and bottom for protection .

awemawson:
Good point Jeff - thanks.

I've tried another approach:

Here the same machining sequence is being filmed through the window in the machine sliding door. Hand held as I had no suitable mount. Again not ideal but at least the window tends to clear - this one may be worth pursuing.

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