I just got these in the post this morning from Auber. Won't get to try them for a couple of weeks. Has anybody else tried them?? Picture below shows Auber pucks with a standard Bubba puck in foreground.
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(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x98/3renshordf/auber-bubba-1.jpg) (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x98/3renshordf/auber-bubba.jpg)
Tom
Tom,
They look like they are painted or coated with something. Might be the picture ?
Deb
They're made from black anodized aluminum. Wouldn't use them if they were painted.
Tom
I've tried them twice...
First use one got stuck on the ramp just before the hot plate. This led to a pileup on the ramp.
Some of the anodizing has burned off and it is down to bare aluminum.
I ordered Bubba Pucks from Y&P. They are in route.
Interesting and thanks for the info. :-\ I ran them thru the generator a half a dozen times without a hitch. Will have to wait to see what happens in extended use. The anodizing I don't really care about.
Tom
I have them and I haven't had the slightest problem with them.
My set just arrived I am going to use them on Sunday, I will post the results.
Mike
I like my Auber "Bubba" pucks.
No negative issuses.
I have th original Bubba pucks and no problems whatsoever.
I am ordering the new puck from SIA and JT as soon as they come into the store. I think those are great. Cant wait
HR
Like this one HR?
(http://smokeandstuff.com/smoking/images/jt-puck.jpg)
John
Quote from: BigJohnT on October 19, 2009, 09:51:13 AM
Like this one HR?
(http://smokeandstuff.com/smoking/images/jt-puck.jpg)
John
Absolutely JT. Put me down as your first client. I want to receive the first three of those. Same goes for you Scott
HR
Quote from: BigJohnT on October 19, 2009, 09:51:13 AM
Like this one HR?
(http://smokeandstuff.com/smoking/images/jt-puck.jpg)
John
Thats almost too pretty to put in the smoker, nice work JT
Thanks OU812
John
Yep I'll be in for 6 when they come out too.
I better cut more stock...
JT
Quote from: BigJohnT on October 19, 2009, 05:39:26 PM
I better cut more stock...
JT
And fine tune the CNC program and polishing time to keep production
time cost down. You have make a buck to keep doing this. That puck looks great John!
Hawk,
Thanks. I've been honing the CNC program for the last two weeks while learning some new CAM software. It was a good learning experience for the software to pick some creative type of project like the JT puck. Any one want to buy for the first one at my cost? HR knows what it cost to make I think.
JT
I got auber pucks but got two smokers. I'm game. If you want pm me with $ and a way to pay.
CRG,
They will be at Scott's Place when I get a good handle on the time to manufacture them. The link is in my sig.
JT
I am in too just say how and when.
Quote from: BigJohnT on October 19, 2009, 05:50:13 PM
Hawk,
Thanks. I've been honing the CNC program for the last two weeks while learning some new CAM software. It was a good learning experience for the software to pick some creative type of project like the JT puck. Any one want to buy for the first one at my cost? HR knows what it cost to make I think.
JT
I have not used or run a CNC, but, do know a bit how they work and the cost involved. I sold a product that the manufacture would take a $25,000 block of aluminum, and use a CNC machine to carve it down to make a mold for fiberglass production. To practice on, they used a block of Styrofoam. Go figure that one.
Quote from: Quarlow on October 19, 2009, 05:55:58 PM
I am in too just say how and when.
How is at Scott's Place... when should be the end of the week.
JT
Quote from: HawkeyeSmokes on October 19, 2009, 06:01:23 PM
I have not used or run a CNC, but, do know a bit how they work and the cost involved. I sold a product that the manufacture would take a $25,000 block of aluminum, and use a CNC machine to carve it down to make a mold for fiberglass production. To practice on, they used a block of Styrofoam. Go figure that one.
A block of foam is a cost effective way to see if you have any gross errors in your G-Code. Sometimes cutting air is a good plan. Some use machinable wax... I just put love scars in my vise from time to time, but I rarely do that any more. It's more on having a good CAM program that you can trust the output. That is why I switched a short while ago.
JT
Quote from: BigJohnT on October 19, 2009, 06:16:36 PM
Quote from: HawkeyeSmokes on October 19, 2009, 06:01:23 PM
I have not used or run a CNC, but, do know a bit how they work and the cost involved. I sold a product that the manufacture would take a $25,000 block of aluminum, and use a CNC machine to carve it down to make a mold for fiberglass production. To practice on, they used a block of Styrofoam. Go figure that one.
A block of foam is a cost effective way to see if you have any gross errors in your G-Code. Sometimes cutting air is a good plan. Some use machinable wax... I just put love scars in my vise from time to time, but I rarely do that any more. It's more on having a good CAM program that you can trust the output. That is why I switched a short while ago.
JT
I know what you mean John. It's pretty amazing the first time you watch those carbide cutters spinning and moving through the air. After a while, it starts to make sense but still amazing the precision that it has. And if I was running it, the love scars would be every where! :D
Here is one when you press the wrong button :o
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f163/johnplctech/Machine%20Shop/HPIM0598.jpg)
JT
Quote from: BigJohnT on October 19, 2009, 06:28:38 PM
Here is one when you press the wrong button :o
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f163/johnplctech/Machine%20Shop/HPIM0598.jpg)
JT
Here we are, back to cost of production. That cutter can't be cheap!
That one is not bad it is HSS Cobalt Coated 3/4" diameter about $30. The carbide ones I use now are about $90 for a 3/4 one but I get 6 times the life if I don't break it LOL. I usually use a smaller ones for most of the parts I make for our business. The worst part about breaking one is you have tram the head cause it moved for sure when you broke something. Like I said I don't do that much any more. I like to think that when I didn't get what I expected then I got some experience and it is up to me to learn from that experience.
JT
I have shattered a few carbide burrs using a die grinder. They last a long time if your real good, but one oops, little bits are flying every where. The little ones I was using cost about 20 bucks.
Quote from: BigJohnT on October 19, 2009, 05:50:13 PM
Any one want to buy for the first one at my cost? HR knows what it cost to make I think.
JT
I would be willing to go for the prototype. What would be the cost.
HR
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 20, 2009, 03:54:03 AM
Quote from: BigJohnT on October 19, 2009, 05:50:13 PM
Any one want to buy for the first one at my cost? HR knows what it cost to make I think.
JT
I would be willing to go for the prototype. What would be the cost.
HR
I'm pretty sure you don't want to pay me for my time on the first one. I worked on the design off and on for two weeks :o
John
Quote from: BigJohnT on October 20, 2009, 04:22:27 AM
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 20, 2009, 03:54:03 AM
Quote from: BigJohnT on October 19, 2009, 05:50:13 PM
Any one want to buy for the first one at my cost? HR knows what it cost to make I think.
JT
I would be willing to go for the prototype. What would be the cost.
HR
I'm pretty sure you don't want to pay me for my time on the first one. I worked on the design off and on for two weeks :o
John
:o :o :o
Dear Mr.
I am leaving in Copenhagen, Denmark, and I have seen Your " Auber Bubba Pucks ".
Are You shipping for Denmark, and hove much is the cost?, Please let me know!
Yours
Dunk
I use the pucks from Auber; they work great. I got a little worried when all the anodizing burned off because I left them on the generator hot plate after the smoke, but they use aluminum oxide and an organic dye compound so I'm not gonna die...