584,858 active members*
4,688 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Search:

Type: Posts; User: EddieO

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Re: Couple of dumb questions for new PCNC1100 Setup

    I built my own computer...I wasn't gonna pay $750 for something I built for less than $175 with pathpilot and the card. My computer has USB 3 ports on it, which is what the tormach unit tells you to...
  2. Couple of dumb questions for new PCNC1100 Setup

    Does anyone have the wiring schemetic for the dual coolant systems....tormach sells the kit, but no instructions for the setup. It looks to be stuff I could just buy at Home Depot...

    Second, I'll...
  3. Replies
    0
    Views
    386

    Looking for Mentor near Seattle Washington

    I have a few machines. Started a project with another machinist and the details just didn't work out.

    I have a Grizzly g0602 Lathe converted to CNC thats 95% operational (has a few misc tuning...
  4. Replies
    234
    Views
    66,353

    Re: Matt's Grizzly G0602 CNC Conversion

    Figured I would try here. I am almost complete with my lathe, but the one spot I cannot find much info on is programming the teco drive to work with the c41 board. In one of your previous posts, you...
  5. Thread: RC Part

    by EddieO
    Replies
    3
    Views
    633

    RC Part

    I have an RC motor part I need made. White and Black Delrin. Part is fairly simple, but needs decent tolerances. There is actually two versions, though they are fairly similar.

    I don't need a...
  6. Thread: Sable 2015

    by EddieO
    Replies
    1
    Views
    737

    Sable 2015

    Quick question on the Sable 2015 CNC Router Table.

    I bought one of these way back when, as it looked like a smoking deal. I've never used it, but it did get all setup. After stuff being moved...
  7. Replies
    199
    Views
    8,202

    Quick question.... I bought one of these way...

    Quick question....

    I bought one of these way back when, as it looked like a smoking deal. I've never used it, but it did get all setup. After stuff being moved around, the controller ended up on...
  8. Replies
    1
    Views
    520

    Figured I would bump this....still looking for...

    Figured I would bump this....still looking for help.

    Machine is hooked up and a friend is been trying to help, but once every two weeks has slowed progress to a crawl....

    PM me or email...
  9. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,098

    I went ahead and ordered the evolution saw. After...

    I went ahead and ordered the evolution saw. After watching the video, I am pretty sold that it will do the job for me. I ordered the aluminum blade. I am gonna buy a nice little bench to mount it to...
  10. Replies
    75
    Views
    26,010

    That thing looks right in my price range, along...

    That thing looks right in my price range, along with looking like it does exactly what I am after.

    I am curious though, can I get it with the Aluminum blade or am I stuck with the steel blade and...
  11. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,098

    I actually bought one of those long ago....took...

    I actually bought one of those long ago....took forever and a day to cut through 1/4 inch copper plate.....and the blade wasn't looking to great afterwards....I gave it to my dad....

    I am hoping...
  12. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,098

    Cutting Aluminum stock......

    Well, I got into this a bit over my head....but I am trying to make the best of it. I purchased a Haas Superminimill last year and finally have got the thing setup where I can cut something! I have a...
  13. Replies
    1
    Views
    520

    Need Mentor, North of Seattle

    Well, I am a bit over my head. I own and RC car business that made motors and batteries for racing....rules changed, so my sales kinda went south. I decided to pick up a CNC mill to produce parts and...
  14. Replies
    0
    Views
    314

    Open Sourse CAD...

    I have a friend who can't access stuff online, He has limited recourses, but he has a ton of free time, and wants to put it to good use. He wants to learn CAD. So I'm looking for a good open sourse...
  15. So, in process of buying tooling, programming,...

    So, in process of buying tooling, programming, etc.....so any tips would be great.

    I have gibb cam and solidworks, both a couple years old, but fully working and capable. Do I still need a...
  16. All the help was great. I ended up skipping the...

    All the help was great. I ended up skipping the lathe. It simply did not pencil out for what I would use it for. The mill however arrived today. I am still waiting on power (damn electricians). I...
  17. So, met with the Haas Rep today.....nice guy....

    So, met with the Haas Rep today.....nice guy. Didn't get to look at machines in actio, as they could not get a hold of the local shops with the machines I am buying, but are still arranging it for...
  18. Tons of reading over there. Seems the TL series...

    Tons of reading over there. Seems the TL series is very popular.....biggest complaint seems to be the mess they make!

    So, since I got a couple people's attention.....who have both of the machines...
  19. Got to talk a little to the Haas rep.....he seems...

    Got to talk a little to the Haas rep.....he seems to think the Mini or Super will fit most of my needs well, but also thinks I could do a lot of work on my lathe, mainly for the wheels, which was...
  20. I appreciate all the advise.....I understand the...

    I appreciate all the advise.....I understand the math, and such. I have ran some big business before, but a lot has changed in my life, so I am going down a new path. My money situation is a bit...
  21. I stand corrected.....just on the...

    I stand corrected.....just on the SuperMinimill....

    I know its weird with them, cause I think they are rated one way with the motors, but if you actually pull the motor out, its only a 10hp or...
  22. Thanks for the posts.....I have been getting tons...

    Thanks for the posts.....I have been getting tons of good info and doing lots of research.

    For the smaller cnc, I have been looking at the mikini mech unit being offered for a great price and the...
  23. I checked out the office mill.....and pretty much...

    I checked out the office mill.....and pretty much everything I read, says if you can fit the minimill, don't get the office mill.

    I am gonna call haas and sharp tomorrow, see if I can setup a demo...
  24. I am certainly not opposed to looking at other...

    I am certainly not opposed to looking at other machines. Haas is a name I kept hearing, so I started reading.....read a lot of good stuff about the minimill, but then I stumbled on the Sharp while...
  25. Deciding on a Mill, Haas MiniMill or Sharp 2412

    Ok, this is going to be a long winded post.....lots of newbie questions and a fairly straight forward request about responses.

    The request on responses is simple.....please just answer the...
  26. Curious, did you recieve your mill and is...

    Curious, did you recieve your mill and is everything working good and as promised? I am looking at the same mill.

    LMK...

    Later EddieO
Results 1 to 26 of 26