Search:

hey Kevin,try grabcad.com.You can download the files as stl files,then use them in Cut 3d to size them up or down.

sorry for the late reply Diane.the rack is 20 degree.I did manage to cut 2 five inch lengths of pinion wire on my cnc.One 30 tooth and one 40 tooth.I also cut a 25 tooth pinion but I think its too...

Has anyone here used 1/10 pitch (.100 tooth to tooth)rack for their build?
I have 25 ft of this and want to use it for a 5 x 10' router build.Its older rack but its in great shape and its hardened.I...

hi every one,Im starting a new 4x8 build and the transformer Im planning to use is out of an old traynor pm300 pa amp.Its a 490 va and the primary out reads around 100 volts after rectification and...

I was cutting 18 tpi imperial which means I have to disengage the feed after every pass .The machine I purchased is the imperial one not the metric.I tried to cut the thread leaving the feed engaged...

Any wttool 11x26 lathe owners out there experiencing threading problems?I was doing some threading last night and I engaged on number 1 on the threading dial for the first few passes (.005 per...

Thanks for your help CR I think Ill take this one back and get the right one

Thanks CR
I ve already purchased the Bimba air cyl (4 bucks) and the EMC VC82,3 way,2 position 12 v dc solenoid from Princess Auto and I was just hoping I could still use it if I used a 12 volt ac...

Can anyone tell me if I can use a 12 volt 3 way 2 position single solenoid valve to operate a spring return air cylinder for an auto tool changer (following the great "Hoss" instructions)Or do I have...

Glad you got it going Hillbilly! At least you wont loose any more hair!

your set up sounds cool! I would definetely get Marchantdice to repair or replace your controller again.I drove 4 hrs to buy a lathe from busybee tools,set it up and it only ran for 1\2 hr,took the...

z axis is horizontal? sounds like that should be the x axis or y axis! Sounds interesting.

hey Hillbilly,It could be a bad connection at the z drive, possibly a loose wire.But if you go into the controller will it bugger your warrany?
GED

can you raise and lower the z axis freely with your fingers with no motor attached? I guess what I am asking is there any binding when you move it up or down the full length. If there is no binding...

I just purchased the 11x26 lathe from wttool in Michigan and there Canadian supplier "Lunar Industrial Supply" in Windsor,Ont. charged me $100. to pick it up and bring it across the border to Windsor...

Hi Geof,Im not sure about ul or csa stickers but Im just using it in the garage as a hobby. Thanks for your reply

Has any Canadians out there purchased a lathe or mill in the USA and brought it across the border into Canada? The lathe I am looking at is made in China.I know I have to pay duty and taxes but is...

Inconel is extremely tough to machine because of its high nickel content.The only way we could machine it was using special oil coolant.(similar to engine oil)Mabye try 9005 or 9015 series...

sorry about that but all the lathes where I work are around 30 ft long!Mabye thats throwing me off.The site should be www.wttool.com.Anything smaller is usually wasting your $$$$$

Has anyone at the cnczone looked at or purchased the 11x26 lathe from wholesale tool? It looks like a decent deal with cabinet,4 jaw etc.
www.wttool.com

Try "Rubberline".They manufacture belts and hoses and the have outlet stores that sell to the public.I had them make 5/8 x 1/8 kevlar flat belts for me at a cost of 5 bucks ea. Im sure the would have...

Nice job Stephan! Ive posted a picture of the crown in the photo gallery under members gallery, Ged. thanks

Just wanted to let everyone know that I purchased cut 3d with the flourish and ornaments collection! What an excellent deal!I laminated 1/8 black walnut (as dark as a coffee bean)on to 5/8 oak 20'...

hey Eloid Any MOTION CANADA will order your ballscrews for you .I ordered 3/4" rolled ballscrews and nuts from them and the markup wasnt that bad.Their stores are all accross Canada. ...

see what it does to your boots in 2 months! Imagine ,after you throw 2 tons of super hot 420 stainless chips into your coolant and all it does is create toxic smoke that turns the whole shop a blue...

hey guys,Im from Waterford,Ontario just south of Brantford.My cnc is pictured in the cnc zones gallery under the name Ged.I could probably help you guys with finding parts here in Canada or...

deepest apologies Rhodan... It seems I dont have much of a memory anymore but the store I was referring to was SDC 100 sheldon drive in Cambridge ONT. Not SNL. sorry again for all the confusion. ...

If anyones interested I've completed the treadmill spindle on my hombuilt cnc.If you want to see pictures go to the photo gallery.:cheers: I'll do a video up soon ,so everyone can see this baby in...

vbx bearings are a good source for replacement bearings or just about any local bearing supplier can order them.They shouldnt have alot of play in them if they are in good shape.as far as using them...

I just finished my spindle using a 2hp treadmill motor(dc that is)I used the power supply and controls right off the treadmill. this spindle runs @0-11,000 rpm and it drills and mills aluminum...