Solar system model (aka Orrery)
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Thanks, I'll try to get a video up tomorrow.
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There, hopefully that works. Kind of new at uploading videos and stuff.
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I'm quite happy to just sit and watch that for a few minutes, put on some chillout music, and reflect on the universe.
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wait, CNC, ShapeOko, tools, gears, right... nice work!
Tom
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wait, CNC, ShapeOko, tools, gears, right... nice work!

Tom
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Ha ha, I do catch myself just staring at it sometimes
Thanks.

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That is really cool.
Thanks for posting the video.
I bet it is even better in real life.
Thanks for posting the video.
I bet it is even better in real life.

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Shapeoko 2 # 3926 not stock
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That really is fantastic. Congrats on a great build.
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That is amazing!
But I keep wondering, if I watch it for twenty thousand actual years (1,000,000,000 modelled years), how is that wooden sun going to turn into a red giant and expand to swallow all the inner planets? I can't see any hidden hinges.
But I keep wondering, if I watch it for twenty thousand actual years (1,000,000,000 modelled years), how is that wooden sun going to turn into a red giant and expand to swallow all the inner planets? I can't see any hidden hinges.
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Ha, I knew I forgot something 
Thanks for all the comments guys.
Don't know if anyone is interested but I can post the sketchup file (assuming I can find a place to upload it) for people to tinker with/make their own.

Thanks for all the comments guys.
Don't know if anyone is interested but I can post the sketchup file (assuming I can find a place to upload it) for people to tinker with/make their own.
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I for one would love the files... This would be a fun build...
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Well it turns out the file is still to big to attach after being zipped up. If you want Aaron, PM me your email and I can send it that way.