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    Re: New machine on the way

    Hi Paul, Happy new year to you also. My machine is still working fine and I have been impressed with it to date. The only issues were a new water pump (£12 from Amazon) and a new lens, just upgraded...
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    Re: Cheap 3D Printer Recommendation

    i have a wanhao duplicator as well been in constant use for months now, no problems other than sometimes the pc loses connection but printing from the memory card is a doddle anyway, It is the steel...
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    Re: New machine on the way

    Hi Paulro,
    Glad to see another Irish based member on the forum,

    The machine I have, would I class it as a bargain, well yes. The reason this brand of machine is appearing at bargain prices is...
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    Re: New machine on the way

    Hi Karl,

    well petty much as I expected really, required a bit of tuning and adjustment but it is a Chinese machine so these jobs are normally required. I am hoping to put a video review up soon,...
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    Re: New machine on the way

    Hi Greeny

    It is from ebay of course :-) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100W-Laser-Engraving-Cutting-Cutter-Engraver-Machine-UK-Free-Shipping-free-Gift-/112191092149?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

    It's...
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    Re: New machine on the way

    It's here. !00w Co2 laser 500x700 work size. Will try and do a video later of it in operation.

    19807198081980919810198111981219813Well It's arrived. Here's a few pix
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    Re: Engraving bits for stone?

    I made a water tank box initially from plastic lined ply as an experiment and ended up using it for about 6 months as it worked so well :-) progressed on to one made from acrylic. protecting the z...
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    Re: How to get this finish?

    The type of finish you are after is attainable but only with considerable time and money. Normal household paints or automotive rattle cans just do not cut it. Only one way I have found to get a...
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    Re: masking tape for engraving

    Hi, I use a paint mask vinyl, available from most sign writing vinyl suppliers. I Just rout through the vinyl, paint the engraved letters and peel vinyl off, leaves a nice clean finish.
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    NEW MEMBER: Re: Hello from Derry!

    HI from Roscommon.

    Nice to see some Irish CNC owners appearing. If you are ever near Roscommon feel free to pay a visit.

    Al
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    Re: Budget Machine for sign industry

    Hi Locust

    I imported mine, it's a 1325 machine that easily takes a full 8x4 sheet have cut mdf, ply, foamboard thin plate, hardwood so far. With the purchase plus cargo, import duty and vat it...
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    Re: Advise on a possible purchase required.

    Sounds like the usual translation of a manual. See if your friend can convert it to a CAT scanner, will make more money than a CNC machine.

    Good luck.

    Al
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    Re: Furrying mdf- knightmare!!!!

    That will be the problem, the standard MDF will always fur as the core of the material is not dense enough for routing to a good finish, you will need something like medite MR or MRND teh MR...
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    Re: Machine on ebay what do you think

    I have been getting some quotes for the chinese machines and have so far got the following info. all show vac table as extra.

    Exitech 1212 2,2kw spindle 1220 x 1220 ........$5300
    Omni 1212 2.2kw...
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