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    New machine set up, order of processes

    Hi all

    I have been running my home made (kit) machine for a while and have since built a new one. To test it I robbed the controll box from the old one and had to re set everything. Now I can't...
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    Screen4

    Hi
    Can anyone point me to where I can find screen4.exe?
    It is not in the Mach folder on my machines or at the download path http://www.machsupport.com/artsoft/downloads/downloads.htm.
    Any help...
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    Gary's Clock

    I like many other people have downloaded Gary's Free Clock plans and have so far cut out all of the cogs and I am now working on the backplate (re-designed to fit my machine), but I have a few...
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    That is an interesting one, I hadn't noticed that...

    That is an interesting one, I hadn't noticed that Cut2d had the mm and inch versions for Mach3, I will try it out. Thanks.

    I have for now scaled the original by 25.4 as suggested by Gerry and that...
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    Thanks Gerry for such a simple solution, I will...

    Thanks Gerry for such a simple solution, I will scale the original drawing by 25.4 and import the CAD file as mm.

    So simple!

    Thanks again
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    Convert Gcode units

    I have a DXF file which is in inches, I use IMSI TurboCAD V8 which to my knowledge will not convert a drawing in inches to a drawing in MM.

    I import the drawing into Vetric Cut2D in inch units,...
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    alignment problems

    Just an observation, your X axis is driven with a single screw.

    With the X bearings being so close together on each rail, I would guess most of your problems will be the Y carriage scewing as you...
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    Just a thought, rather than a long bit, would it...

    Just a thought, rather than a long bit, would it be practical to use a very wide bit? One wide enough for your Z axis to follow the bit into the hole??

    Or at least wide enough for you to take it...
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    Help - 3D subtract

    As I can not get into the Turbo Cad Forum I am just hoping someone here may be able to help me.

    I have drawn a rectangle, then extruded it to 10mm, I then deleted the 2d rectangle.

    I then drew...
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    I have been using various plastics from...

    I have been using various plastics from www.directplasticsonline.co.uk, they are very helpful if you ring them and they will supply any size you want, delivery is fast too.

    I have tried Acetal,...
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    Cheap Plastics

    I have been using various plastics from www.directplasticsonline.co.uk, they are very helpful if you ring them and they will supply any size you want, delivery is fast too.

    I have tried Acetal,...
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