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Oooh, you have no idea of the joy, from not owning a TV...



Joules

The software should run on an Imac, however.... I doubt you will ever get the USB printer port to function reliably as data timing/synchronization is almost impossible as you have no direct hardware...

We use a combination of items. The first is a printed decal, not easy to duplicate, then clear nail varnish/lacquer over that, when the lacquer breaks, it damages the decal, very difficult to make...

Hi,
another UK member looking waiting for parts to be available here in the UK. I know a couple of commercial CNC router users, but they are normally running full time and would charge market...

Cheers Kipper, sorry about swallowing your arm there.... :D


Joules :cool:

Also take a look at Rhino (free demo) and MadCam.


Joules

By Air, first class?

Not sure if rubber is the best option, as fine stuff is going to roll it's way in. Still pretty hard to beat a felt pad, and cheap to stamp/replace.

Joules

Your probably better getting the small manual mill to make the parts you can, and even convert the mill to CNC in order to make the parts you can't. You certainly won't regret having a small mill...

I love my Apples, PC's are only tollerated for control purposes. Like Geof, my first Apple II was used to control my first diy cnc platform, but you could hardly call it a controlled router!!!

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I want to do alloy casting, on a very small scale, but don't really know where to start...

Nice setup you have Kipper.


Joules



OOH EKK!!!, I see you are also...

Take a look at the Roland Modela MDX 15/20 machines. They have a good user base of jewellers, and come with a competant pack of software for use out the box. Very good for working wax and plastics,...

Garage workshop here, but I do have to tollerate the tumble drier in there so not all my own space 8-)

I do however have a small cnc machine on the kitchen table, so I guess that makes up for the...

Has anyone in the UK got one of these works of art yet? I sure would like to get a 12"x12", if the waiting list isn't into 3 figures yet....

By the way I have just rolled my tongue back in after...

Dunno if a computer engineer in South Yorkshire would be much use to you Colin, but if all else fails. I'm interested in the K2 machine.


Joules

Don't any of you guys use Rhino!!! Always been happy with it, and at a great price with good support.

Joules