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    Re: Big Bamboo - New Machine Project Started

    I love the wagon wheel
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    Re: cnc made of melamine?

    I've even thought of using OSB to make the y-axis and gantries and then use the machine to cut replacements.
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    Re: I can't burn files to CD

    I need to do something. I'm tired of losing things that I spend 100's of hours finding. I started looking to see how I could connect a CNC to a SD card or thumb drive and operate it on a small...
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    Re: I can't burn files to CD

    I burned another file that I bought at the same time from the same seller and didn't have a problem with it, so I went back and tried to burn that file again with the same result - it wiped out my...
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    Re: I can't burn files to CD

    I had all the files on my computer saved to a thumb drive and backed stuff up as I went, but then, after losing the stuff on my computer, the stuff on my flash drive disappeared.

    I've got some...
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    Re: I can't burn files to CD

    LOL, I work a poor computer to death. The file is 343mb. At first I thought it might have been too big, but there should have been plenty of room left on the disc.
    How do you keep your files? ...
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    I can't burn files to CD

    I bought the STL files for a fireplace mantle. I opened the zip file, saved it and tried to burn it to a CD. Almost at the end of the burning process, it came back with an error message. When I...
  8. Re: Building a Business & Family around CNC Router Tables

    Find another kid - niece, nephew, etc. -- that is interested, and you'll see how fast yours want to learn everything.
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    Re: Free low budget (

    How are the u-bolts doing on your gantry? I was initially going to use u-bolts on my panel saw, but made bearings from 2x2's. I've got my frame and carriage built and all I need to do is put it...
  10. General 70-300 Universal Laser Pointer for Drill Press

    Has anybody used this laser attachment?

    It has (4) mounting collars


    2-3/4-in.
    2-7/8-in.
    3-1/8-in.
    3-5/8-in.
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    Re: Who does your website hosting??

    You can buy hosting packages on ebay - it is cheaper if you get the reseller packages where you can host multiple domains and you don't have to pay a monthly fee. I did this for several years and ...
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    Re: My Newest Desktop machine

    There are so many things about this build that I just love - was trying to figure out how to use clamps to hold a piece, and wha la - you solved my problem. When I first saw this router in such a...
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    Re: Front mounted 4th axis

    It's the best idea I've seen. I think landarts did great plans for it.
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    Re: Front mounted 4th axis

    I tried to upload a pic, but it wouldn't work. But on it from the center point of the "pivot"?? to the rail it's 2.55 inches, so I'm guessing it could only hold a block 4x4? What's the...
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    Re: Front mounted 4th axis

    Thanks, I really like the way the indexer is mounted on the front. What is the heighth from the top of the base to the center? I'm not wanting to do anything really big.
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    Re: Front mounted 4th axis

    Thanks for the reply. I figure I would lose 6-8” on each end to the motor and mounting. With 150mm diameter, are you talking about from the center or 75mm?
    Do you have a build thread or link to...
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    Front mounted 4th axis

    After all this time, I think I will be starting my cnc router soon even though my workshop hasn't been wired yet. I will be adding a 4th axis later so I'm taking that in consideration with my...
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    Re: engraving, v carving, relief cutting times

    How do you make the z axis faster?
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    Re: Cheap Z-Axis Brakes

    thanks
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    Re: Cheap Z-Axis Brakes

    What's a "gas spring"? Do you have a pic? I've got the openrail and v-wheels for the X and Y. I was going to use that on the Z, but now I'm gonna use the pillow block and rod. I'm not quite sure...
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    Re: Cheap Z-Axis Brakes

    Thanks. I don't know how to use it, but I've saved it for later
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    I love it. That's gonna make one little girl...

    I love it. That's gonna make one little girl happy. Would love to see it all painted and harnessed up.
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    I have some of those easy boards you told me to...

    I have some of those easy boards you told me to get. I've got to go through all my stuff and start separating all my different projects and see what's left that I need to get for each. It will be...
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    I got some gears and tracks and they were a lot...

    I got some gears and tracks and they were a lot smaller than I thought. I guess with a laser they might work, but I don't think they will work with the weight of a router. So I'm curious to see...
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    I've got the motors, belts, drivers and skate...

    I've got the motors, belts, drivers and skate bearings, but I don't have an arduino UNO and I was looking at an (800mW) 808nm TO-5 9mm laser diode on ebay for $15.99, but wanted to see what you...
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    thanks. I was looking at one of those handheld...

    thanks. I was looking at one of those handheld electric stencil cutters and then thought the laser would be a lot cleaner, plus it could engrave too. I've got an old computer with a writable cd...
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    I've got a question on your cnc laser ... what...

    I've got a question on your cnc laser ... what can it cut? I'm thinking a laser would be great for cutting stencils and glass. I've already got extra motors and bob, but was considering 2 of those...
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    that's pretty neat

    that's pretty neat
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    thanks, it's really a beautiful font and looks...

    thanks, it's really a beautiful font and looks great on your sign
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    I love the one on the right .. it's script :). ...

    I love the one on the right .. it's script :). What font did you use? It is 'similar' to Helinda Rook, but I like it much better. If I can ever get my shop setup, I want to 'hang out my shingle'...
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