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  1. Re: 5' x 10' pro just arrived... lots of questions

    Hello SNZ,

    Thank you for the reply. At the moment the machine is still sitting on a pallet. I need to run some electrical to the other side of the hangar for this machine as well as a Tormach...
  2. Re: 5' x 10' pro just arrived... lots of questions

    Thanks for the advice CNCMAN172. I have a laser cutter and 3Dprinters so can make my own shoe when the time comes. Especially since to use an ATC I will need to dock it and pick it back up after...
  3. 5' x 10' pro just arrived... lots of questions

    Hello All,

    My Avid 5' x 10' pro machine just arrived and since it arrived a month early I did not get a chance to research everything yet. I am pretty sure I will use an Acorn CNC control and...
  4. Considering Avid Pro 4896 or 60120 but few questions.

    Hello All,

    I am considering buying an Avid Pro 4896 or 60120 and have a few questions. I already have some Clearpath Steppers and an S30 tool change spindle. My main use is to cut thin aluminum...
  5. Re: Considering Avid Pro to cut thin sheet Aluminum

    Thanks this is just what I needed to hear. Great to know you added the Clearpath servos to yours.
  6. Re: Considering Avid Pro to cut thin sheet Aluminum

    Hello Nic,

    Yes I am making the kits, but not for the Bearhawk LSA. I registered long ago when I was about to build one. Wife likes flying enough that the tandem layout of the Bearhawk LSA is a...
  7. Re: Considering Avid Pro to cut thin sheet Aluminum

    Thanks this is just what I needed to hear. Great to know you added the Clearpath servos to yours.
  8. Considering Avid Pro to cut thin sheet Aluminum

    Hello All,

    I am considering building an Avid Pro 5' x 10' to be used to cut thin sheet aluminum as well as MDF and Plywood. I will be cutting parts for a homebuilt airplane. I also need ATC and...
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    Ball Screw nut replacement very loose!

    Hello All,

    I tore down a previously converted machine I bought to clean it up and ended up replacing one ball screw nut on the Y axis. Screw is a 16mm x5mm lead. When installing the nut things...
  10. Re: Converted G0704 Mill with issues..is this normal

    For my needs I can deal with .003" of lash. Nothing too precision on my parts since they are made from extrusions and I am just adding supplemental machining.

    I tore down the entire machine and...
  11. Re: Ebay Blue laser machines to etch logo in Anodized Aluminum?

    Hello RobertK925,

    Have a look at this laser. It can ablate the Anodize and also mark stainless. It is also available on Aliexpress for much less and there are videos showing it marking steel and...
  12. Desktop or small machine from china worth considering?

    Hello All,

    I am sure this has been asked many times, but I know quality of machines change as do vendor reliability so figured I'd ask anyhow.

    I am looking for a smallish to mid size laser in...
  13. Re: Converted G0704 Mill with issues..is this normal

    Hello 109JB,

    Thanks for the info and confirming it is a common method of coupling the stage plates. I will be buying a few new screws and also machine a flat piece to take up the slack in the...
  14. Re: Ebay Blue laser machines to etch logo in Anodized Aluminum?

    Hello Dharmic,

    thanks for the reply. I am not trying to etch metal, but ablate (blast away) the anodize thus leaving a silver color logo behind where the anodize has been ablated. Did you ever...
  15. Converted G0704 Mill with issues..is this normal

    Hello All,

    I purchased a converted mill and when tearing it down to clean the ways and such I noticed a few issues that seem odd. The person who converted the mill did not directly couple the...
  16. Re: Ebay Blue laser machines to etch logo in Anodized Aluminum?

    Wow no replies. I cant be the only one to try this... Anyone with a Blue laser setup willing to test this?
  17. Ebay Blue laser machines to etch logo in Anodized Aluminum?

    Hello All,

    I have a need to etch a logo in black anodized aluminum and I am curious if a Blue Laser Diode machine will work. Has anyone tried this and if so what was the power rating of your...
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    Re: Aftershock ... rc glider

    Jelutong,

    Is a fine grained wood that is great for carving and working by hand. I use to use it for the Fuselage plug. Its what was recommended to my by other RC sailplane builders at the time. ...
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    Re: Aftershock ... rc glider

    Hello Arbo,

    Great job on the design and machining. I use to design my own thermal duration gliders and compete at the local and regional contests. I designed my own fuselage, carved my own plugs...
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    Re: Mach3, Mach 4 or Linux CNC for G0704

    Hello All,

    Thanks for all the great replies. I would have never imagined this much of a response. I have not had a chance to get to the PC part yet and am still working on getting the machine...
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    Mach3, Mach 4 or Linux CNC for G0704

    Hello All,

    I am working on a second hand CNC converted G0704. The PC currently has Mach 3 but the previous owner said he was having issues with it after an upgrade and that I would likely have to...
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    Re: Marc's G0704 Build / Upgrade

    Hello All,

    I have been a bit too busy to do much lately but I bought some ER16 holders online last night and a few other various bits. I do have a few more questions.

    My mill currently doe...
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    Re: Marc's G0704 Build / Upgrade

    Hello Hoss,

    Thank you for the quick reply. I also saw you used a DTI Zero Set in your video and am curious if that will do for my needs? Since my mill is not up and running yet I need to buy...
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    Re: Marc's G0704 Build / Upgrade

    I just watched a few Hoss videos on Youtube so I have the tramming routine sorted out. I noticed the green dual indicator tool in the video. Is that for sale anywhere? I see the protram is similar...
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    Re: Marc's G0704 Build / Upgrade

    Hello All,

    I had been away for a bit due to being too busy with other things. Today I worked on the enclosure as well as cleaning up the machine a bit. I drilled holes in the frame and enclosure...
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    Re: Marc's G0704 Build / Upgrade

    I did not test the head height yet since I did not have enough hose left over. The spec sheet says a bit over 3 meters so I should be good. I only need to pump about 5' high or so.

    Marc
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    Re: Marc's G0704 Build / Upgrade

    I had a bit of time today to work on the machine. For the coolant tank I wanted to avoid using an immersion type pump in the tank. I found an external pump designed to move hot liquids, but the...
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    Re: Marc's G0704 Build / Upgrade

    Hello Kenny,

    Yes I am sure your right. I had wanted to go another route on the chip weir, but I already had the tank and figured I would use what I have and if after I found it was not suitable,...
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    Re: Marc's G0704 Build / Upgrade

    Hello Todd,

    Thanks for the heads up. I used a rubberized underbody coating to seal any gaps in the seam of the pan. I was planning to use a plastic spray on bedliner, but they were out when I...
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    Marc's G0704 Build / Upgrade

    Hello All,

    About a year ago I purchased a previously CNC modified G0704, but was too busy with work to take the time to get it going. Now with a recent layoff, I have decided to take a month off...
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