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    Tormach Procurnier Tap

    I have a Tormach 770 and was thinking about getting a Procurnier 1E off Ebay to do small taps but it looks like by the time I adapt the 1/2 shaft to 3/4", there won't be any room left in the Z axis....
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    pullout

    I have also had problems when using End mills, with the TTS holder pulling out of the R8 collet on heavy cuts (770CNC, Carbide 3/8" endmill, 1018 steel) even after I followed the tech note about...
  3. Thread: Fog Buster

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    Fog Buster

    I have a 770 PCNC with a dual head Fogbuster and have been happy with my choice for what I do. One reason I bought a Fogbuster is I knew I would only be using the CNC intemitently for hobby use and...
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    Being new to CNC & CAM, I did a lot of looking,...

    Being new to CNC & CAM, I did a lot of looking, software demos etc before buying AD & ACAM (being a hobby, I couldn't spring for higher end sw). Other than reading about how "real businesses" hire...
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    Yeah, I mean the TTS ER20 toolholder pulling out...

    Yeah, I mean the TTS ER20 toolholder pulling out of the TTS/R8 collet. I haven't had any problems with an EM pulling out of the ER20 holder.

    Bruce
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    770 vs 1100

    I have a 770 and am happy with my choice. However, it comes done to what you want to do and your situation. In my case, The 770 had only a couple of inches to spare to fit in my shop so a 1100...
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    I am using 100psi (using the compressor Tormach...

    I am using 100psi (using the compressor Tormach sells).
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    PDB and Impact wrench

    I have been using my Power Draw Bar on my 770 for a couple of weeks and am having issues with TTS pullout with a 3/8" carbide endmill in 1018 steel (0.09"radial, 0.09" axial, 6000rpm, 60ipm, 0.34HP...
  9. Drill Chucks/Taper slipping?

    Changing the topic only slightly, I have been having problems with the Tormach 3/8" chuck slipping on the JT2 taper if I have over about 0.15" dia drill when peck drilling steel. I cleaned the taper...
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    Plunge Roughing in VM

    Has anyone used the Plunge Roughing MOP in VM expert? This should be good for a smaller machine like my Tormach 770 but looking at the G-Code it produces, it does a straight plunge to depth, then...
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    I was hoping someone could comment on if picking...

    I was hoping someone could comment on if picking the RT up by the T slots would be bad for the table/bearings etc. but I think I will take the advise about storing it on a shelf at the back of the...
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    Thanks for the replies. I guess I should have...

    Thanks for the replies. I guess I should have added that I have no extra room in my shop for moving a cart around. One of the reasons I got the 770 is that it was just small enough to fit in my wood...
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    Storing 6" rotary table

    I just got my Tormach 6" CNC rotarytable for my 770 PCNC. They were not kidding when it says 70 lbs. Since I am not getting any younger and need a place to store it anyway, I was thinking about...
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    Automatic Oiler vs Manual Oiler

    I am looking at buying a Tormach 770 Mill and am trying to decide if I should get the Automatic Oiler option (~$200)? I assume the reason to get the Automatic Oiler would be if your jobs take greater...
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