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13 Minutes AgoTime for one last video in the series ! Some finishing touches . . . Still plan to measure the stiffness - I may get a chance to get in...318 replies | 93322 view(s)
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9 Hours AgoNo. I am not on the latest version. Just to make sure that I'm doing it the right way, I shouldn't get the same numbers when I retest it, right?32 replies | 2561 view(s)
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10 Hours AgoI know some people do it but writing gcode to create shapes can be hard work. Sounds like you need some CAD/CAM software to help you out. ...1 replies | 82 view(s)
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10 Hours Agomagicniner replied to a thread Mach3 - weird coodinate shift with inch/mm gcode change in Artsoft MachI use Backlash Compensation in Mach3 and it works perfectly. You're not just using the latest version thinking that will be best are you? It...32 replies | 2561 view(s)
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12 Hours AgoSorry for the late response. But I got it figured out, well, at least the mechanical part. For some reason the mach3 won't take any backlash...32 replies | 2561 view(s)
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13 Hours AgoHi, Welcome to the forum, do you hope to start producing your products via CNC now or ?1 replies | 121 view(s)
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15 Hours AgoHi James , I might be interested in this , I cant pm you here because I just joined , you can get me at diveskills@gmail.com Thanks ,5 replies | 587 view(s)
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19 Hours AgoYes, that is exactly the thing I want to do, but I believe that when a laser is used, the vinyl gives off toxic fumes, so I assuming they must have a...9 replies | 458 view(s)
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19 Hours AgoIs this the kind of thing you are talking about ? these all seem to have been done with a laser. ...9 replies | 458 view(s)
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20 Hours AgoHi everyone. I'm completely new to cnc. I enjoy woodworking as a hobby, using recycled pallet wood usually. Have done some attempts at making...1 replies | 82 view(s)
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21 Hours Agoroutercnc replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Production grade CNC router Vs Homebuilt CNC router advice in New Member IntroductionsHi Mysticblue I understand your point and it has been made before by new members. Somehow the new member interprets silence as ‘holding out’ and...27 replies | 6829 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoMyself Essential Aids (essentialaids.com) Limited, provides disability aids, mobility equipment and rehabilitation products to people in the UK.1 replies | 121 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoHi, I have a XHC MK3 Ethernet. When i wanna home the machine,The X and Y axis go near the proximity sensor and trigger them, and then instead of...10 replies | 14310 view(s)
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23 Hours AgoPaul, Understand your intended use-cases - if all you are doing is cutting abstract shapes out of old vinyl records (I did have to google to...9 replies | 458 view(s)
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1 Day Agofeldah replied to a thread Recommendation for a magnetic Dial Indicator Base in Tool & Tooling TechnologyOk I will then be more careful. I think it was the arm as the magnet felt stable. I mean the Mituyo ones come in different prices. Mine was very...3 replies | 234 view(s)
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1 Day Ago3G Precision replied to a thread Wanted for Colchester Tornado 80 in Classified Ads, Buy, Sell & SwapOk thanks very much! Got belt ordered there. Just to sort either pad for brake or complete new brake but the numbers have wore off it. I do have a...4 replies | 148 view(s)
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1 Day AgoVoicecoil replied to a thread Recommendation for a magnetic Dial Indicator Base in Tool & Tooling TechnologyI just have a simple little round Eclipse thing, about 25mm diameter. It may not have the holding power of the larger ones but I find it perfectly...3 replies | 234 view(s)
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1 Day AgoJust search for 210L075 and you should get lots of potential suppliers for the belt. Its a 21" long, L (3/8" pitch) profile, 3/4" wide toothed belt....4 replies | 148 view(s)
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1 Day Ago3G Precision replied to a thread Wanted for Colchester Tornado 80 in Classified Ads, Buy, Sell & SwapThanks for your reply I will try that. Or even was wondering if anywhere stocks new complete brakes. We have the brake working again by taking it...4 replies | 148 view(s)
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1 Day AgoThank for your reply, I am happy to have a go at building one, but I wouldn't know where to start, I have looked at a few build threads, all seems...9 replies | 458 view(s)
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1 Day AgoI have no direct experience of that machine but they have been around a while and there are plenty in use. The rails are V rollers which is fairly...9 replies | 458 view(s)
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1 Day Agoroutercnc replied to a thread Recommendation for a magnetic Dial Indicator Base in Tool & Tooling TechnologyThe arms on any DTI clamp will cause the reading to change if you knock them as the indicator is very sensitive. But perhaps that is not what you...3 replies | 234 view(s)
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1 Day AgoIf you take the old belt in to your local industrial bearing, seal and belt supplier it's likely they will be able to identify it and source one for...4 replies | 148 view(s)
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1 Day AgoNeale replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Production grade CNC router Vs Homebuilt CNC router advice in New Member Introductions...and continuing that point, it all depends on what the enquirer actually needs (which is often a little bit different to what they say they want)....27 replies | 6829 view(s)
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1 Day AgoHave purchased a 1997 Colchester Tornado 80 and need some parts for it if anyone has any idea of where to get them. Need a belt for the Z axis,...4 replies | 148 view(s)
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1 Day AgoHi Simon, Just to let you know Ian's emails from the forum are bouncing back to the server, so at the moment he won't be getting any notifications...2 replies | 803 view(s)
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1 Day AgoVoicecoil replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Production grade CNC router Vs Homebuilt CNC router advice in New Member IntroductionsIt's not that people don't want to help, in many cases it's down to not being in a position to give a full balanced view on a machine: to do that...27 replies | 6829 view(s)
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1 Day AgoSo, over the last few days i have been browsing the internet and looking at YouTube videos, one particular machine has grabbed my attention, it is...9 replies | 458 view(s)
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2 Days AgoI see... Perhaps you can't fix it Screen4, or it is not no. 39 but something else, I don't know. I used the standard screen.18 replies | 9957 view(s)
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2 Days AgoMysticblue replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Production grade CNC router Vs Homebuilt CNC router advice in New Member IntroductionsOh I am sorry. So it’s ok to slate a product or two saying they are rubbish. But when asked for genuine advice on what the experts think is good you...27 replies | 6829 view(s)
Here we go again . . . MK4
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