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1 Hour AgoRobWilson replied to a thread CONVERSION: Chester 626 milling machine conversion. in Conversion Build LogsSo now I need something to carry the Z axis lead screw bearings, A suitable chunk of steel was chosen to make the carrier. A tad of machining...3 replies | 104 view(s)
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2 Hours AgoRobWilson replied to a thread CONVERSION: Chester 626 milling machine conversion. in Conversion Build LogsNext up, the two spigots of casting were machined up into something more usable. Now I have something I can work with.3 replies | 104 view(s)
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4 Hours AgoRobWilson replied to a thread CONVERSION: Chester 626 milling machine conversion. in Conversion Build LogsMoving on, I decided to straighten out the knee, may as well start somewhere. Opening up the casting to take the new Y ball nut mount. ...3 replies | 104 view(s)
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18 Hours AgoHi JAZZCNC Thanks a lot for your reply. Could you please explain? How did you figure that out? is it form the pictures that I provided? Please...2 replies | 165 view(s)
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20 Hours AgoRobWilson started a thread CONVERSION: Chester 626 milling machine conversion. in Conversion Build LogsHi Lads, first post here goes! A few years ago I decided to convert a Chester 626 milling machine to CNC, actually about six years ago. The...3 replies | 104 view(s)
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21 Hours AgoYou can't change the directions of travel. Mach3 uses the Cartesian Coordinate System, and each axis has to move a specific direction relative to the...5 replies | 6776 view(s)
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21 Hours Agoandy_con replied to a thread Denford Triac Spindle making an odd noise. Bearings at fault? in Denford MillsWhere in the UK are you?12 replies | 388 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoI know exactly what you mean.You ask your self this guestion all the time especially when you build something that you do not know how it is going to...227 replies | 22459 view(s)
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23 Hours AgoDesertboy replied to a thread Anybody recognize these extrusions and connectors? in Gantry/Router Machines & Buildingand a trailer at least four times lol, I paid £1 a kilo when I got mine but since then the guy I bought it off told me I'm a robbing bastard and...7 replies | 214 view(s)
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23 Hours Agowallyblackburn replied to a thread Anybody recognize these extrusions and connectors? in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingThey only charged me $1 per pound. Sounds like I better take my truck next time! Thanks guys! Wallace7 replies | 214 view(s)
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1 Day AgoHi and If that`s the case, how would you set mach3 with appropriate directions of travel - I`m quite a novice and at one point I even had my cutting...5 replies | 6776 view(s)
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1 Day AgoGrahamWhite replied to a thread BUILD LOG: 8x4 Build based on plans by Joescnc Hybrid R&P in DIY Router Build LogsYes I have to agree with you:( lol although it's not so much of a problem now that I have to modify it for the ballscrew anyway. I'll probably do a...15 replies | 1275 view(s)
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1 Day AgoOk looks to be like your running 2 drives from one Motor Output.? This isn't good and could be the cause of your troubles. So I would sort this...2 replies | 165 view(s)
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1 Day AgoI certainly do not regard myself as lucky as far as MD are concerned. I would have been better off buying a much cheaper 6040 and modding it to...20 replies | 12575 view(s)
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1 Day AgoSometimes you have yourself do I really need all that blood ;)227 replies | 22459 view(s)
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1 Day AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread BUILD LOG: 8x4 Build based on plans by Joescnc Hybrid R&P in DIY Router Build LogsThe difference in screw pitch will mean very little performance difference. The difference in efficiency, however, will be a lot better. Now your...15 replies | 1275 view(s)
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1 Day AgoDesertboy replied to a thread Anybody recognize these extrusions and connectors? in Gantry/Router Machines & Buildingor maybe a cnc plasma cutter, hmmm.7 replies | 214 view(s)
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1 Day AgoNickhofen replied to a thread Anybody recognize these extrusions and connectors? in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingHmm not good to build anything with those extrusions, send them to me,lol. They look like Bosch like the other guys said, save them from the scrap...7 replies | 214 view(s)
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1 Day AgoDesertboy replied to a thread Anybody recognize these extrusions and connectors? in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingGet that stuff out the scrappie now! http://www.aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/45x45L-Aluminium-Profile-KJN992425.html I wouldn't use it for...7 replies | 214 view(s)
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1 Day AgoGreeny replied to a thread Anybody recognize these extrusions and connectors? in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingYeah, it looks very much like Bosch Rexroth . Here is a Bosch Rexroth compatible profile, ...7 replies | 214 view(s)
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1 Day AgoMaybe you are a lucky one cropwell. there are plenty of others including me who have been ripped off. I will never deal with Marchant Dice (new name...20 replies | 12575 view(s)
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1 Day AgoJohn - My caution above is born of trying to use standard 55 deg trapezoidal tips which do not always, of course, have a compatible tip radius....14 replies | 478 view(s)
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1 Day Agom_c replied to a thread Anybody recognize these extrusions and connectors? in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingI'd probably say Bosch Rexroth. Certainly the profile looks very similar.7 replies | 214 view(s)
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1 Day Agowallyblackburn started a thread Anybody recognize these extrusions and connectors? in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingFound a potential gold mine at the scrap yard today! They had lots of extrusions - mostly on the short side - but some longer ones. There were lots...7 replies | 214 view(s)
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1 Day AgoHeh - wow - late to the party or what..! :sleeping: Duh - always check the date.! Wal.9 replies | 5019 view(s)
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1 Day AgoOne of the benefits of using a TCT threading tool or a tap is that it already includes the flat or radius. I just used the app, chose my fit class,...14 replies | 478 view(s)
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1 Day AgoBest if you download and look at the little app that Richard has on the Chestnut Pens website - that defines the dimensions that you need. I...14 replies | 478 view(s)
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1 Day AgoShould have said to be careful with various tool tip radii. These will of course vary the cutting dia and thus the depth of the form when trying to...14 replies | 478 view(s)
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1 Day AgoThe TB6600 chip is far superior to the older TB6560 chip, and addressed a lot of the problems that caused the 6560's to regularly die. It is by no...3 replies | 162 view(s)
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2 Days AgoI simply drill a hole in some MDF about the size of the cutter dia. Harden it with CA glue and finish bore it with the tool. Then measure the hole...14 replies | 478 view(s)
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