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I have same problems with 1.1 - my limit seems to be around 700. I think it is either the power supply or noise from spindle. When working continuously under load the controller will reset. I have...

I have (and am) using this method extensively for fat long dowels. However, i have small pieces of exotic wood i would like to use as "pins" (purple heart, etc). This method is problematic for thin,...

Sorry for the delayed reply, didn't get the emails from the forum. I am in chch

Oh i was thinking you might want to make lego bricks from scratch, from wood or metal. That would be much more complicated as its a double sided work. Working on lego bricks shouldn't pose any...

Hi,
I have this machine for a month. You can have a look at my posts and see what i learned so far.
Milling legos is possible, maybe, but won't be easy. What material are you going to use?
Keep...

more progress:
1. z-probe goes to a5 on the board - it works well! you need to adjust the probe command to compensate for the thickness of your probe plate
2. I have upgraded the machine to grbl...

Buyin one of these machines without er11 is futile.
you need to put your spindle in the freezer and heat the er11 before you put it on otherwise no chance it will ever slide on.

Hi all,

As I found that there is very little information about these machines, I thought that a thread detailinh my path through installing and using it will be helpful.
First, the machine. it is...

I don't think I'll need 4th axis. I'll flip the piece over to mill the other side

I am doing this more as a research to see the limitations of the surfacing process (although those dowels will be very useful. I am a pretty experienced woodworker and has been making dowels using...

Well, you are probably right but :
1. I don't have this machine and i doubt i can get it here for a price that will justify my modest dowel making requirements.
2. I don't have room for another...

I am a complete new to this, so please forgive my ignorance.

I am just about to get a new CNC (3018), and decided to learn a bit before it arrives.
something I use often is wooden dowel and...