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Hello group, Great feed back. For injection molding that is interesting. That should be able to be done really really fast.....I read one article that said Italy demanded their producer to be...

Hello again group, I have contacted the New York governor's office regarding this topic. I'm certain there will be individual parts that can be CNC'd and will post again regarding their...

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I'd be surprised if this has not already been posted and if so apologize.

By now it is all over the news that there is an immediate shortage of ventilators and an immediate...

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I'm wanting to put together a laser cutting machine that will handle either 4x8 or 5x10 ft dimensions. Kit form as much as possible is preferred. My goal is to be able to cut...

Hello group, I am retired US military after 28yr 3mo active and another 4yr 8mo as a DoD contractor. I'm now living in the Philippines with the Mrs. and 7 year old triplets. I'm starting a denim...

OK folks....I'm going on travel to the Middle East for 3 days and upon returning will make my first contribution by experimenting with an automatic thread cutter. I have a plethora of "ice cube"...

Hi koc62, Thanks and I was also pondering the automatic thread cutting portion. To cover an automatic thread breakage sensing I wonder if a roller that has a V groove in it would allow the thread...

Hello group, My thought for a teamwork approach is to come up with an x-y embroidery hoop control that can be added to a simple straight stitch sewing machine that will allow the benefits of not...

Hi, You are correct that the plastic gears are suitable. However, they are designed to wear out and many times end up causing problems after some usage over a short time. I will be hoping to put...

hi koc62, Thanks for the reply and information. I did receive one reply via email from Hugo in Peru who built the machine using a Singer model 15. He has moved to more sophisticated software but...

Hello group, I want to build one also. Modern sewing machines use plastic gears and computer model for minimum material while design to last only a few years. Vintage full size Singers like model...

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Wow, you are really doing it right. I was kind of scratching my head on the cold rolled steel and will need to study the blue prints some more. My rough guess is it is like the...

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I called Ron pretty late at night so did not take notes like I'd like to have. From looking at the website the magnum HD seems to be the ticket as you mentioned it may handle a...

Hi again ovrrdrive, I spoke to Ron at precision plasma llc. Great guy and I have a plan to ship to my brothers house where I will forward from there. Thanks

Hi ovrrdrive, I'd seen good info on precision plasma llc and when going to their website it says only sells within USA with only exception to Canada

Hello, I am not sure where to post this so am doing my best here. I am new to plasma CNC and own a Chinese made 60 amp hand held plasma cutter. I am retired US military after 28 years and then...

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I have purchased RhinoArt and Rhino 5.0 as well as a Taig DSLS 3000. I'm way overdue to start using them. I'm working as a contractor for the US Marines overseas and for a starter...

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Forgot to mention, I found these two pages that discuss flattening out sheet metal and bow of aluminum sheet:
Trident Metals-Aluminum Tolerances
How to flatten sheet metal? [Archive] -...

Hi Doorknob (sorry did not get your name),
You may email me directly if you're willing at the following two email addresses (please include both so I can see at work)
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I've been preparing to invest in dies for stamping air variable capacitor rotor plates. Will use 0.040" 6061T6 aluminum and have received some quotations. What I've learned is that the...

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I'm new to anything related to the machinist trade. I've been an electronics technician in the military and now working as a contractor in Afghanistan. Purchased a used 6 cubic inch...

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I'm retired military and working as a DoD contractor in Afghanistan. I've been working on a prototype on my own dime. Need help locating a good small desktop CNC machine that can be...