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Angled brushes--correct. I found a video by Hoss where he tested a treadmill motor that seems to have the same problem--decreased RPM and lots of sparks from the brushes in CCW direction. I did not...

I borrowed a treadmill motor from a Sears Treadmill. It work great but the rotation is CW only. I'm having a problem figuring out how to ovecome this issue especially since I want to change to belt...

I've had my G0704 since July, 2010. Two weeks ago the motor shorted and blew the controller as well. I've been told it will be May before I get replacement parts. I found this alarming...

Thanks! I knew I was underpowered but hoped for better performance until I can get better drivers and ballscrews.

This is a great thread, lots of good information. I hope this is not an inappropriate place for this question:

I finally got my G0704, moved my existing configuration from an X2 and am having...

HELP THE NEWBY!

I'm also trying to understand how to "spiral cut" a hole(s). I'm using Mach3 and Lazycam. I can use the Hole wizard to plunge and cut but I just can't figure out how to spiral...

Thanks for the tip. I guess I'll have to wait til my face mill arrives. That was a good lesson learned.

Thanks ctate200 and Shotout. Much more concise information. I have already experienced finish problems with a 1" hogger. I was making the final pass VERY light and getting some areas that were...

I am currently using a Sieg X2 mill converted to CNC. I built a project which required milling 1/2" steel plate. I started with a spray bottle of coolant to keep cutter cool then bought a mist unit...

Brand new to CNC and Mach 3. Have spent weeks searching web sites and watching videos. This is a great post. Even for a newby it went flawlessly. The screens are loaded and I'm ready to roll. ...