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  1. It's a zx45 or a rf45 clone... that makes it a...

    It's a zx45 or a rf45 clone... that makes it a dovetailed column mill.
  2. Cnc masters claim this mill runs at 100ipm. Well...

    Cnc masters claim this mill runs at 100ipm. Well I am here to say they lied and are still lying. This mill is set at 30ipm with the manual suggesting not to go above 50ipm. Why? Well I feel they...
  3. I saw the kit on ebay with the 1600 0z nema . Is...

    I saw the kit on ebay with the 1600 0z nema . Is that power supply big enough to use reliably? I am trying to understand how to wire everything up.... I seen on cnc masters Web site they set these at...
  4. Hi thanks for the imput. I do believe these are 6...

    Hi thanks for the imput. I do believe these are 6 wire. And again I need help. I don't know what power supply to buy or anything lol. But I know I want 1200 Oz dual shaft steppers. I have a windows...
  5. Thread: Help please

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    So what's the deal???I ask for help and not one...

    So what's the deal???I ask for help and not one person can help???really???
  6. Help building cnc controller for mach3 PLEASE

    Hi I figured I would try asking here for help....
    I have a cnc masters baron mill.... it's a zx45 or rf45 clone. It has issues lol and I have used mach3 in the past and still have my license...
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    I sent a message again to Arizonavideo about the...

    I sent a message again to Arizonavideo about the beltdrive setup but I have not heard back from him since I 1st talked to him. It's a definite mod I will do either as a kit or just do myself if I...
  8. Thread: Help please

    by Chophead69
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    Help please

    Hi I figured I would try asking here for help....
    I have a cnc masters baron mill.... it's a zx45 or rf45 clone. It has issues lol and I have used mach3 in the past and still have my license...
  9. I buy my metals based on the jobs I do. If it's...

    I buy my metals based on the jobs I do. If it's customer related then I order what's needed plus a little extra just in case lol. I worked in a few machine shops and I always had a good relationship...
  10. Just wanted to say that I enjoyed watching your...

    Just wanted to say that I enjoyed watching your videos and I am looking forward to seeing how it progresses. I own a zx45 which is the bigger version of this and mine is converted to a cnc from a...
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    Thanks. Well I am slowly getting the mill back...

    Thanks. Well I am slowly getting the mill back together and while it's slow I am pushing onwards. Now if I can just get help building the controller
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    The jaws for kurt vises are different from other...

    The jaws for kurt vises are different from other import vises. I have a gilbartar vise and even that is different from my kurt. I have a 5in shars with a swivel plate (my 1st) the 6in gilbartar and I...
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    I totally get the Z axis is better when moving...

    I totally get the Z axis is better when moving the head..... but 3 companies that sell this type of mill and even bridgeport and their clones also fit the quill wit a drive so..... not saying it's...
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    I spoke with them also about a retro fit on my...

    I spoke with them also about a retro fit on my jet mill (bridgeport clone) and after researching I found a few other companies who were much cheaper and imo just as good. One company I found was Ajax...
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    Zx45 quill ballscrew help

    Ok so I was hoping I could have some help and ideas on how to add a ball screw to my quill. It's a cnc masters mill which is the baron model. And the quill is how they automate the Z axis..... not...
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    Re: Help with my new cnc masters baron mill

    No one? ??
    All the zx45, rf45 cnc builds and no one can help me?
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    Near Lebanon pa. A leeson vfd. And the spindle...

    Near Lebanon pa. A leeson vfd. And the spindle control is the cnc masters one. So....I guess I do?
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    Help with my new cnc masters baron mill

    Ok so its new to me. I brought a barely used baron mill from the original owner who quite frankly had no clue on machining. Having been used twice in its life it has sat till now.

    I contacted cnc...
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    Re: should I keep my Kurt?

    Hi. I have 2 other vises in my shop.one is a shars 5in and a Gibraltar 6in. Well I finally saved and brought a kurt d688. Its by far my favorite toy now. I love this vise. After years of using one in...
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    Re: Ghost Gunner detail info?

    Its only use is for 80 lowers. I have used one. I myself am glad I didn't pay for it. I have always done my lowers on a manual mill. So I had hoped for a nicer finish but I can hold better tolerance...
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    Help with my new cnc

    Hi. I live in Pennsylvania. I have been making metal chips for a while. I own a nice little shop and feel I am capable of anything....

    Ok almost....

    I have a cnc masters baron mill. I...
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    Cnc controller

    Hi I have a cnc masters baron mill. I want to keep my dual shaft 34 neme 1200oz motors and my vfd motor but loose everything else so I can run mach3. I would like to have a remote hand wheel as well....
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    Sticky: Re: Welcome thread-tell us about you.

    Hi. I have been making metal chips for almost 20 yrs but still learning. I have a jet mill (bridgeport clone), 12x36 lathe and a cnc masters baron its a rf45 clone. I need help getting rid of the cnc...
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