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  1. Re: Lincoln Idealarc R3S-325 3 phase to single phase

    Taxing it is the wrong way to say it.
    The welder has to wiring options. Below 300v and Above 300v. So the welder isn't loosing power. Just the 3rd leg is a little small and retarded.

    I know and...
  2. Re: Lincoln Idealarc R3S-325 3 phase to single phase

    Yep. I don't think my half assed welding skills will ever tax the machine enough to worry aboot. I really don't need a Ferrari as a grocery getter lol
    If ever a crazy alignment of the planets and...
  3. Re: Lincoln Idealarc R3S-325 3 phase to single phase

    Adding the 2nd capacitor parallel 45uf + 50uf brings the L3 amp up to 9 amps.

    I haven't been able to find any 400 - 600 uf run capacitors. I really don't want a bank of capacitors rattling inside...
  4. Lincoln Idealarc R3S-325 3 phase to single phase

    Converting to single phase. Using the phantom leg technique --- or is it phantom limb technique
    Reading a lot of posts about doing the conversion and finding this utube vid

    Lincoln R3S-325 3ph...
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    Re: unheard of split vise

    hahaha

    After I get some time using it. I'll decide if I want to keep the lower slide part. Maybe cut them smaller or or as flush as possible.

    It just seems easiest to cut it across the middle,...
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    Re: unheard of split vise

    NSA vise's are the best.

    I did see those vises your talking aboot. My rig is a 6090 moving gantry height challenged at max 6.5 inches, making it difficult. I think Damn-it is still seeing the...
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    unheard of split vise

    Have you been scouring the internet dating sites looking at split - vise.¿

    With those stuck up vises telling your your not good enough

    Well ... here you go. This one will love you for you and...
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    Re: Troubleshooting - Cycle Start - problem

    Would the mod change the title to solved.. Thank you
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    Re: Help with spindle control Mach 3

    Wait sorry -- I was wrong

    "" - Your spindle page top left corner - spindle relay - mine is checked. "" was incorrect .. My spindle relay box is NOT check marked
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    Re: Troubleshooting - Cycle Start - problem

    The only messages were -- Flashing in red -- what ever was the 1st line in the g-code.

    1 of the tests I did was edit the Roadrunner g-code by deleting and saving the 1st line of code -- then...
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    Re: Help with spindle control Mach 3

    My spindle settings are different from yours. I think my spindle is working correctly, it seems to do everything but display RPM, but that is my cheap motion cards fault.

    - Your spindle page top...
  12. Re: Motors move only in manual. What am I missing

    I also had that problem. Was able to job around but it would do what yours is doing with MDI.

    After some ass scratching, I remembered aboot the keyboard TAB button motion screen Jog %. So I...
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    Re: spindle rpm readout on pc

    Also a nuub to cnc. But I may be able to shine a light for you.

    My setup does not have a RPM read- out in Mach3. After many hours of practicing Google-Fu and cross checking with different motion...
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    Re: Troubleshooting - Cycle Start - problem

    I should be ok aboot not shooting my eye's out. I grew up watching A Christmas Story :: That has been a very good " learn from others mistakes " PSA



    Confused :: Can't edit my post with...
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    Troubleshooting - Cycle Start - problem

    This problem I'm having has me pulling my pubic hairs out

    I "" THINK "" my mach 3 setting are correct.

    The machine seems to do everything but completely running any of the mach 3 demo...
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    Re: Chinese CNC machines

    I recently bought a chinacnczone/china-cncrouter steel 6090.

    If your ok with fixing some of their "" My personal opinion "" bad design choices, then the machine is worth the price.

    bad...
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    Re: Alternate use for abrasive chop saw?

    I agree with you. I can't think of a reason it would be better to use a chop saw.
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    Re: Alternate use for abrasive chop saw?

    You could turn it into a cold cut saw. This guy is pretty insightful.

    This is a really good video of how's and why's turning a miter saw into a cold cut saw. I dont see why you couldn't do it with...
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    Re: Help understanding how real life works

    Thank you gentleman. Your input is helping more then you know. Yeah, the steel is idea seems to be on the fanciful side. I might have set my mind on the gantry style.

    I can picture me being able...
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    Re: Help understanding how real life works

    From your experience. Would you be able to better say the pro's and con's of the 2 choices ¿

    I'm on the fence about which machine would best suit my needs. The aluminum machine would flex more and...
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    Re: Help understanding how real life works

    I'm liking this chinacnc place more. They sell the different types of machines, plus they make steel versions of them. My utility bed brain should be able to upgrade as I grow.
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    Re: Help understanding how real life works

    low speed spindles with high torque

    Like the difference between a high speed low torque fiber blade chop saw and low speed high torque cold cut saw.


    As I said earlier. I keep seeing beige...
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    Re: Help understanding how real life works

    Right on. Knowing that makes me feel better.

    Looking around I see a lot of aluminum beige colored machines with round rails. It seems strange that so many people are selling the same machine.

    I...
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    Re: Help understanding how real life works

    Am I at least correctly summing up the different machine types ¿?
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    Re: Help understanding how real life works

    You guys are telling me all the wrong stuff.. I you to tell me that I can have my cake and eat it too lol

    I totally understand the reasons and purpose of specialty \ for purpose machines. Do 1...
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    Re: Help understanding how real life works

    Hello Jim. I forgot to include those.

    Most likely I will be shaping things like foam, plastic, wood and soft metal. Hoping to face and square up steel parts. A big part of my decision is " Can I...
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    Help understanding how real life works

    Making an informed decision to buy a machine that I can use for my largely varying needs, that I can use to the best of my limited ability. Understanding the differences between the types of...
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