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  1. Re: Two Way Screw? Question About Tail Stock Screw On Power Kraft Wood Lathe

    Originally I was wondering the same thing but after a closer look you can tell they were definitely cut that from the factory. Our metal fab/welder at work said he was slightly familiar with the...
  2. Skil 14amp Router With Variable Speed And Digital Display

    Looking at getting a new router. I just came across Skils 14 amp router with built-in variable speed control with a built in digital display. Seems like a very slick set up. I was curious if anyone...
  3. Comparison between uhpc and epoxy granite mixed?

    Are there any (simple) comparisons between different epoxy granite and concrete mixes out there? I'm looking at building a small budget cnc and like the price and availability of concrete.
    My plan...
  4. Re: Two Way Screw? Question About Tail Stock Screw On Power Kraft Wood Lathe

    The threads the handle screw into are pretty normal. It's the threads that screw into the tailstock that are odd ball (at least to me) In the attached picture I zoomed in to better show you. The...
  5. How to calculate wattage on cordless tools? Along with questions about brushed vs bru

    Is there a easy way to calculate the wattage of a cordless power tool? I see tools listed with 40v, 20v, 18v and so on. I see batteries listed as 4mah or 5mah etc. To me these numbers only tell part...
  6. Two Way Screw? Question About Tail Stock Screw On Power Kraft Wood Lathe

    I got a old Power Kraft lathe from a buddy who inherited it for a relative who passed away. The screw that runs into the tail stock must have gotten bent and mangled up at some point. It's been cut...
  7. Re: Fill H Shaped Aluminum Extrusion With Epoxy Granite?

    Again... Excellent post. Your explanation about the different materials makes perfect sense. I know the primitive basics of the process but that's about it. So my thoughts are that I have plenty of...
  8. Re: Fill H Shaped Aluminum Extrusion With Epoxy Granite?

    Peteeng... Pretty sure we were both typing at the same time. I didn't read your post until after I posted mine.
    Your advice is very very very helpful. I have actually been debating concrete or...
  9. Re: Fill H Shaped Aluminum Extrusion With Epoxy Granite?

    She likes to tinker which is the reasoning for taking it apart. She hooked my rotozip up to a hand drill press holder. One of the ones you can strap a hand drill in and use it as a drill press. She...
  10. Re: Fill H Shaped Aluminum Extrusion With Epoxy Granite?

    Long story short... My daughter got to playing with a cheap Chinese 3018 cnc router I bought her and somehow in the process took it apart and ended up bolting the steppers to a cheap little aluminum...
  11. Fill H Shaped Aluminum Extrusion With Epoxy Granite?

    Me and my daughter are building a small fixed gantry cnc router. Probably 600mm or smaller. I have some aluminum extrusion that I picked up for free. From what I can tell it was originally used for...
  12. Free Materials Need Suggestions On How To Use Them Steel Angle, Plate And Aluminum

    The company I work for gets a lot of equipment that's crated up in angle iron frames. Mostly 2"x2"x1/4" thick. These are mostly about 3' long and 20". We also get a fair amount of 1/16" thick "tubs"...
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    Cheap Build Part's

    My daughter is wanting to build a benchtop cnc machine. She's only 10 so obviously her budget is limited lol. I'm going to let her help out around the shop to pay for it. I am needing some cheap...
  14. My daughter has talked me into helping her build...

    My daughter has talked me into helping her build a small cnc router. I'm pretty green to the idea but pretty capable in the shop. She's only 10 and I will be stuck with the bill haha. I'm also...
  15. Re: CNC RP Plug and Play NEMA 34 CNC Control System FS

    I'm not currently in the market but if I were I would definitely be interested. Not sure why people feel obligated to rant on other people's listings. If they don't like it or the price then common...
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    Re: Using Milling Table For Z Axis?

    You are absolutely correct. I am picturing things in my head but I do think I need to consider different material dimensions and then put it all on paper. What I have "pictured" could be completely...
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    Using Milling Table For Z Axis?

    I am a newbie to all of this but have been debating different build options for a small milling machine. One of the ideas I've been considering is using a milling/cross slide table for the z axis....
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