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20-03-2019
Thread: Drag chain and switch type.
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Re: Drag chain and switch type.
Hi Ollie
Try These, Boyan seems to think there the mutt's nut's
http://www.cable-tracks.com/
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19-03-2019
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Re: CNC Vacancies in Norfolk for Motorsport Engineering Business
Not sure if you're referring to me as a bottom-feeder
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19-03-2019
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Re: CNC Vacancies in Norfolk for Motorsport Engineering Business
I was trying to find out who it was but it's done through an agency and they don't disclose it
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22-01-2019
Thread: Use Epoxy for a reference straight line
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Re: Use Epoxy for a reference straight line
If your Ally is of reasonable cross section so it doesn't bend then temprature is not a problem it's still going to be flat and that tolerance over 1500mm is as good as any precision straight edge...
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24-10-2018
Thread: 'Otter'. Build log.
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Re: 'Otter'. Build log.
The epoxy goes on the rail mounting surface, the guy in the video is using the ally profile as a reference, dont like this unless it's been machined to be flat, you should be using a precision...
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24-10-2018
Thread: 'Otter'. Build log.
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Re: 'Otter'. Build log.
Most people just use the standard box section, if you are welding there will be distortion you can reduce this somewhat by just stitch welding it, doesn't have to be full weld. the distortion in the...
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22-10-2018
Thread: 'Otter'. Build log.
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Re: 'Otter'. Build log.
Hi B3
Welcome to the forum
The first rule of any build is not to buy any of the electrics until you have everything designed in CAD/Sketchup. then offer it up for the guys to look over, they will... -
03-08-2018
Thread: Etch Press Build
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Re: Etch Press Build
Very nice Wal :thumsup:
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22-01-2018
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Re: Upgrade questions fro beaver mill VBRP Mk2 with Anilam Crusader II controls
Bloody hell Dean.: Welcome back from the dead
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18-12-2017
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Re: welding steel base or just getting aluminium extrusion
[QUOTE=JoeHarris;98003]Honestly mate those pieces do not need CNC?! Just a drill press and a saw. I would spend you money on a bandsaw and a drill press which you will need later anyway and tell...
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26-11-2017
Thread: Newbie from Scotland saying hello
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Re: Newbie from Scotland saying hello
Hi Paul
Welcome to the forum.
The thought of actually building can seem daunting.
If you post in the FREELANCE JOBS AND REQUESTS section, someone might might be able to help.
Kindest Regards
Mike -
20-09-2017
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Re: El Beast - Initial design phase, comments and critique welcomed!
Me to
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11-09-2017
Thread: Here we go again . . . MK4
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Re: Here we go again . . . MK4
This build has to be one of the best shown on the forum and i know all the guys really appreciate the time and effort you have put into your video links.
Regards
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27-07-2017
Thread: Metal 3D printing
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Metal 3D printing
Thought this might be of interest...
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18-07-2017
Thread: Brass electrode for HF-welder
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Re: Brass electrode for HF-welder
Looks like annealed brass flat bar, you should be able to bend it OK.
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09-07-2017
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Re: El Beast - Initial design phase, comments and critique welcomed!
I always reduce the OD before screw cutting(H/8 in that link) then touch the tool on the OD, zero the dials and cut as mentioned earlier using the ofset topslide for infeed, if i have a lot to do i...
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09-01-2017
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Re: Using a metal cutting burr with a router...?
Just went to the web page copied the address and pasted it,not put many attachments into posts but think it's in the tools menu .
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08-01-2017
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Re: Using a metal cutting burr with a router...?
Should be ok cutting dry, will tend to clog if you use something oil based.
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08-01-2017
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Re: Using a metal cutting burr with a router...?
Don't know if a Dremel would be upto the job anyway, we used 6mm shank burr.
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23-11-2016
Thread: Measuring internal diameters
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Re: Measuring internal diameters
Dial bore mic's are expensive and you still have to check them with gauge so in all honesty i don't think its a very good investment unless you pick up something cheap on ebay.
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Re: CNC kit for Aluminum? Supported rails, bearing blocks, screws, spindle-controller
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Fred Lee @ https://www.aliexpress.com/store/314742..
Also have a look at the Hobby Milling Machines thread, if your intended requirement is machining ally you would better suited with a proper... -
21-09-2016
Thread: Newbee looking for advice
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Re: Newbee looking for advice
Hi Dandy
welcome to the forum
Please do as instructed, and have a look @ some build logs, you will learn what is involved in constructing something that is going to be rigid enough to do what is... -
29-06-2016
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Re: Choosing a CNC Router, costs vary so much
welcome to the forum,
just a word regarding the availability of a decent off the shelf CNC machine.
Not all, but the majority of available machines are not a very good investment.
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18-06-2016
Thread: Desktop size steel welded router 3 axis
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Re: Desktop size steel welded router 3 axis
Nice build Tom.
Thanks for posting
Mike -
12-06-2016
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Re: How tricky would this be to machine? I guess a Triac is not up to the job!
Hi Steve
Do you have a faceplate for your lathe ?
Mike
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