I use screws for my hold down on parts. I always predrill the hole slightly smaller than the screws that I am using to prevent them from forming that layer between the work piece. What size machine...
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I use screws for my hold down on parts. I always predrill the hole slightly smaller than the screws that I am using to prevent them from forming that layer between the work piece. What size machine...
I drilled, countersunk and screwed my first layer thru the t track and into the steel frame below. I marked the side of my mdf for each row of screws so I would know where they are in the future if...
I am more concerned that out is a rigid machine with quality parts than a cheap machine thats just a toy but looks pretty
Use a spoilboard, flycut it then check to see if everything is level. If not then tram the spindle. I would not expect that the aluminum base it going to be flat. Mine wasn't but it does not...
Is it static in place or does it move, besides the rotating? My machine has a linear tool rack and I have room for up to 10 tools but I am giving up several inches of my work table for the rack. ...
I bought a Chinese 4X8 Acctek USA about 2 years ago after debating between it and spending the money for a camaster. Haven't regretted it once. The machine is built like a tank. Before I even set...
I purchased a chinese machine and I could never get the Mach3 set up and working. The instructions are not that great. I finally gave up and replaced the M3 with Centroid acorn and got the machine...
What operating system are you using? What kind of ATC system are you using? A linear rack? If so with or with out fingers or a carousel tool holder? I am using Centroid Acorn on a linear rack...
I didn't mean to sound like I was saying that you should have known. I meant to confirm your statements so that others will learn from the posts and know what to expect
I bought this ATC spindle. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Combo-ATC-Tool-Change-Spindle-Motor-BT30-3kw-18krpm-NBT30-VFD-4kw/183963885227?hash=item2ad51a1eab:g:X9cAAOSwd1tdstV0
I had looked around and...
Look at the Centroid Acorn website for info on retrofitting that machine. That would be easier than building one and a stronger machine that a kit machine.
Another option to look at is buying a...
Most everything you spoke of is pretty common with importing a Chinese machine. It should be known ahead of time that there will be some issues that the end user will have to sort out.
1. the...
Haven't visited the site in quite awhile. Thought I'd update. I never got the Mach 3 going. I swapped it out for a Centroid Acorn system and ran that with no issues since. Machine runs great and...
I finally got around to addressing my issue. $10-15 and about 2 hours of work and I changed out all the fittings on the bearings to grease zerks and now it runs great and no oil leaking on my parts....
I bought an acctek AKM1325 in October of '18. I bought it thru their American importer, Acctekusa in Chicago area. He had it in stock so there was no waiting. Not sure what the price buying direct...
Are you running dust collection while it was cutting? If so is it grounded? I had static electricity make mine do that once.
Chinese may be a good choice for you. I have one, granted a large table but it is a pretty solid machine. I replaced the bootlegged Mach 3 with centroid acorn and it has been a pretty solid machine...
Harbor freight but look at craigslist also. Sometimes you can find a good deal there. My machine came with a 4HP double bag collector and I didn't expect much out of it but it really sucks, in a...
Figure out all the costs of running the machine. Electric, bits, wear and tear, cover for material that might not come out right, etc. then calculate how much you want to charge above your costs to...
No, my machine came with the spindle.
A Chinese water cooled 3Kw. No I changed out all the Mach 3 stuff for Centroid Acorn.
I recently bought that same VFD. It's bee n working just fine so far. Easy to set up and has good instruction manual.
I have a Acctek 4x8. It has the typical 2 oil containers one on each side of the gantry. On one side, when you push the lever down, it has vacuum to it and slowly raises back. the other side, has...
It is a 4x8 router and yes I can make it move. The problem doesn't seem to be a physical problem with the machine. It is a software problem trying to set up machine 3 correctly. It has me lost...
I picked up a new Chinese machine a cpl of weeks ago. I have the machine moving but can't seem to get it completely set up to run right. I am pulling my hair out trying to figure Mach 3 out. I was...
I doubt when you calculate out machine depreciation, wear on bits, your time to handle material and set it up and then machine time, there is any money to be made on planing boards. I would be...
I rarely ever use clamps. I have MDF spoilboard and use screws. You must be comfortable that your screws arn't anywhere that they can be hit by the bit. Depending on what you are cutting, 2 sided...
Have you shopped around for used machines or possibly a Chinese machine? Building a machine for hobby use is one thing but if I had a business, I would rather not have to spend my time building,...
I was looking at both companies for a larger machine before. Both seem to be built like a tank. Shopsabre uses a more pressured sell with "ours is better because...". Camaster doesn't but I think...
Anyone use some type of way oil? I guess I will stick to the sewing machine oil unless I hear of a reason not to.