. .

Search:

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Search: Search took 1.00 seconds; generated 67 minute(s) ago.

  1. Replies
    4
    Views
    7,968

    FOR SALE: Scam listings on ebay

    Just a warning - there is a scammer who keeps listing a Boxford machine on ebay at a low starting bid price. He asks you to email him for the buy it now price. He replies by email and gives you a low...
  2. Replies
    21
    Views
    28,314

    Fusion 360 Free version - work arounds

    Like many (I assume) I had grown to love having the features of a full 3D parametric modelling available to me for my home projects, not that I often need all the power it provides. The removal of...
  3. Replies
    1
    Views
    9,186

    Re: bevel/vernier protractor use

    http://site.iugaza.edu.ps/aabuzarifa/files/METRO20152_CH4.pdf
  4. Replies
    50
    Views
    52,146

    Re: L Style Gantry on a 6040 sized machine?

    Rip off merchants KJN try these lads. Based in Germany but yet I can get them quicker and cheaper than from KJN and lot more accurately cut.

    https://www.motedis.co.uk/shop/index.php
  5. Replies
    11
    Views
    19,090

    Re: 3D Printing doing my head in - Help please!

    Hi Rob,

    I've downloaded your STL and replicated the problem in Cura.

    I then opened it in solidworks, and it looks hollow... resaved the STL and same problem.

    Then I ran the import...
  6. Replies
    8
    Views
    17,092

    WANTED: Re: Engraving laminate

    how about here
    https://908ltd.co.uk/
  7. Replies
    2
    Views
    12,548

    Re: Machining ABS plastic

    lower the rpm or increase feed. The problem you are having is heat generation so you need to remove that heat, The main way to do this is by removing a large amount of material that carries the...
  8. Replies
    12
    Views
    44,401

    Re: Stafford Knot

    Hi Rob, don't know if this will help you or not, I just loaded an image into vectric aspire and used the "trace" function. Maybe you can do something with it if not suitable.

    25784
  9. Replies
    2
    Views
    8,428

    Re: Dog Clutch for Mini Lathe

    this link should be of interest

    https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=126135&p=1

    John
  10. Re: Incorporating dxf file in design - help/advice needed

    Hi Rob,

    I downloaded your files, combined 'em and saved back out as a .dxf and a .pdf - sizes were a bit screwy - I take it you don't want a switch surround that's 1.5 metres across..? - Although...
  11. Thread: 2.5d Probing

    by m_c
    Replies
    7
    Views
    35,273

    Re: 2.5d Probing

    Probe-It is ideal for contouring, but it doesn't really do Z digitising other than for basic probing for establishing heights.

    If a bed of nails approach would work for you, then Mach already has...
  12. Replies
    24
    Views
    25,601

    Re: USB Emulator

    Looks like with the right version of FlashAir you can, but it's not an intended or supported function :D

    https://mattshub.com/2017/04/11/flashair-sd-card/
  13. Thread: G Code books

    by Neale
    Replies
    7
    Views
    30,709

    Re: G Code books

    Online rather than a book but I always find myself referring to this.
  14. Replies
    32
    Views
    37,410

    Re: Electrical product advice needed

    It's covered in this -

    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/electrical-equipment-manufacturers-and-their-responsibilities

    You'll need to read the attachments too for the relevant information, I don't...
  15. Replies
    9
    Views
    81,122

    Re: Automatically shut off air in Gcode..

    Ok well not exactly sure what your asking here.? Are you asking if the Brain can do this or if you can do this while the brain is running.?

    Brains run all the time in the background and only watch...
  16. Replies
    19
    Views
    43,501

    Re: Help needed with AutoCAD R14

    Because it's a REGION.
    Explode the REGION, and use PEDIT to Join the lines into a single polyline.

    Always save as V12 .dxf, for best compatibility.
  17. Replies
    19
    Views
    43,501

    Re: Help needed with AutoCAD R14

    Rob are you trying to convert it to DXF if so here it is

    17800
  18. Replies
    6
    Views
    16,548

    Re: Replacing windows/painting

    I recommend these machine paints, great colours and really nice finish if applied with a brush or spray...

    http://www.stationaryengineparts.com/Workshop-Machinery-Colours/

    They sell a good...
  19. Replies
    10
    Views
    28,821

    Re: Driving Relays

    Without seeing some proper details for the relays, it's hard to say, however given the physical size and type of relay, I'd say you'll be fine.
    I've used similar sized relays from RS, and I'm sure...
  20. Replies
    10
    Views
    28,821

    Re: Driving Relays

    Hi Rob,

    I don't have that control board but I would have thought that you could use the V = IR equation to check. If the relay coil is more than 96 ohms then it shouldn't draw more than 250mA at...
  21. Replies
    11
    Views
    64,876

    Re: Help with Mach 3 REF all Home Button

    http://www.machsupport.com/Mach3Wiki/index.php?title=Standard_Hotkeys
  22. Replies
    4
    Views
    12,308

    Re: Portabee 3D printer

    The cooling fan is needed for small parts - if they're not cooled, heat builds up in the part and it melts. The fan is normally off for the first layer and is then turned on for subsequent layers -...
  23. Replies
    38
    Views
    50,890

    Re: Simple Machine (help and advice needed)

    Yes, the spindle should be inside the footprint of the 4 gantry bearings, this is the key diagram; http://www.cncroutersource.com/do-it-yourself-CNC-router.html
  24. Replies
    17
    Views
    22,778

    Re: 5v supplies for breakout board

    Two options:

    A) use a separate 5v usb 'charger' (wall wart)

    B) my preference - use a 24v to 5v buck converter, e.g. eBay item 221546337415 - there are lots like this with either USB or screw...
  25. Replies
    28
    Views
    80,521

    Re: How to get panels into VCarve Pro 7.5

    Hi,
    i happen to be a pro :tears_of_joy: photographer, apart from all.

    FYI the real proper way to this is the following:
    You need camera, tripod, contrasting wall/best buy from ebay proper green...
Results 1 to 25 of 30
Page 1 of 2 1 2