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Well... The verdict is in. I couldn't wait till tomorrow. Had to go to the shop today and check the spindle rotation. Sure enough, it was backwards! Swapped the wires on the VFD and it carves...

I was running a Bosch. Can't remember what model, just one from Lowes. Been running that same model since I built the CNC router table.

I replaced it with one of the Chinese spindles, Huanyang...

Yes, it was installed new about a month ago. I'm not sure what you mean by break it in slowly. I ran it at different RPM's for 20 minutes or so over the span of a few days, not cutting, just...

I 'was sure' it was... I'm gonna double check it.. I sure do thank you for bringing that to my attention though.. IF it is turning backwards, I'm gonna feel really dumb! LOL!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Hi, I've been making signs and 3D carvings on my "homemade CNC router" for about 4 years now. I recently decided to 'upgrade' from a router motor to a spindle, mostly for the decrease in noise. ...

Hi all,

Just trying to install a Super PID on my DIY CNC Router. I have a Bosch 1617EVS router and have installed the optical sensor and it appears to be work as I can see the RPM's on the LCD.
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These next pictures are basically where the machine stands at this point. They are in no particular order. I have 2 identical computers, one has Mach3 and the other has LinuxCNC. I've not decided...

In the 2nd book, it shows how to build braces that make the X-Y axis' more rigid. I thought I could improve on this for my machine so I built mine a little different.

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Few pics of testing fitting the X Beam.

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Pictures of the Y carriages. These parts were supposed to be built from 3/16" steel angle. The local steel supplier gave me 1/4" and it didn't dawn on me until I'd already started making the parts...

Some pictures of when I was working on the Y Rails. The table/stand makes a good work bench.

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I've wanted a CNC router for quite a while. A few years ago, I researched it and my conclusion, right or wrong, was that the affordable plans builds were made from MDF or wood. This wasn't very...

Will do. I think I will just start a new thread and post pics of my build there. I didn't keep an excellent record like Joe at MyHeap.com did, but his site was my inspiration for building the...

I'm building a KRMx01 and here's the mount that I ordered for mine today: VeloxCNC (forum removed the link to it)

They sent me the STEP file and by the measurements there, it should bolt right up...