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    BUILD LOG: Re: John's Alu Profile build

    Hi John, My order arrived last week. A month late!!!!!!!!!!!! I have 3 pcs of spare 8 to 12 mm couplers. PM me your details and I will pop them in the post if you still need them.

    My motors and...
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    Re: Using belts for large format machines

    Hi Scott.. Belts are a no no for a machine that size. I tried a few years back and failed miserably. Fine for a plasma with a light gantry but a definite no go for anything to do with machining...
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    BUILD LOG: Re: John's Alu Profile build

    No problem John,

    They are still on the way for me. Currently in Germany so I would expect them at some stage next week. Looks like I am going to be waiting for my new motors and drives a while...
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    BUILD LOG: Re: John's Alu Profile build

    Hey John,

    I have 3No 8mm to 12mm couplers on the way. They should be with me in the next few days. I have no need for them as they were part of a package deal. I have upgraded my motors to Nema...
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    BUILD LOG: Re: John's Alu Profile build

    Good stuff John. I would have never thought of a concrete base but now that I see you mock up it makes perfect sense. It will also be much easier to surround the upper part of the walls with a...
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    Re: Up Down Up Down Up Down... etc

    Well done Wal, that looks fantastic. Excellent finish.
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    BUILD LOG: Re: John's Alu Profile build

    I totally agree about the rails. Mine came from a salvaged Bisse industrial cnc router. Top quality parts. Budget usually decides @ 3 meters long! I'm going to try and sell my 50W 600x500 laser...
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    BUILD LOG: Re: John's Alu Profile build

    Hi John, It's looks great. In relation to the resonance you are experiencing in the Y axis are you running the machine with the Y axis unmounted to a surface or base? Do you only experience this when...
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