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    Re: Pros and Cons: Extrusions as linear rails

    Agreed SSN Vet,

    One should have an understanding of what they are after to build here, thx for the 2 cents. Fortunately there are vast other resources for folks to research in building a quality...
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    Re: Pros and Cons: Extrusions as linear rails

    Sincere apologies for any offenses taken boys, it was not my intention at all. That being said; I absolutely stand behind my earlier remarks @Ger21.

    Unfortunately the nature of the material for...
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    Re: Pros and Cons: Extrusions as linear rails

    Sincere apologies to everyone for the personal ugliness of the last post reply. While I have definitely found this forum to be greatly helpful to the DIY effort over the years, it has perpetually and...
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    Re: Pros and Cons: Extrusions as linear rails

    Thank you guys for the back-n-forth here, but truth be told this topic has not stemmed from a point of question or doubt toward using a wheel and plate type of linear motion system on personal or...
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    Re: Pros and Cons: Extrusions as linear rails

    @awerby; Congrats on the SB man. We have a PRS Alpha at work and it's a great machine, you should really enjoy it. Very straightforward design; easy to maintain and keep in good working order...
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    Re: Looking to Buy a CNC- Need Advice

    What are you looking to cut? There are folks out there that can build for you what you need at your budget.
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    Re: Pros and Cons: Extrusions as linear rails

    Alright then; I'm free to ramble on here a bit.

    Stated before, I like the current wheel on extrusion linear setups available, yet there is a lot that I don't like about building machines with it...
  8. Re: 30"+ work space low cost diy CNC router parts kits?

    You could always use ready made fiberglass structural U channel as your core build up material. Make an ID carbon tube and glass the U's together around it then wrap the outside with as much CF as...
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    Pros and Cons: Extrusions as linear rails

    Ok I've had the benefit of participating in recent posts voicing concerns with using extruded aluminum profiles as the linear rails for CNC builds. Even though I'm a fan of the practice I also agree...
  10. Re: Profile Rail Wood Frame Router, 25" x 37" x 6" working area

    Oh yeah Jeremy, this thing rocks!! Phenomenal build.

    How's your overall performance been? Any big issues with flex in the wood frame on what you need to cut?

    Really cool work man. Can't wait...
  11. Re: 30"+ work space low cost diy CNC router parts kits?

    Good on ya Goemon for making your own. It's definitely fun and rewarding, well after it's done that is lol . Look forward to seeing what you come up with. Especially with a carbon fiber frame!
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  12. Re: 30"+ work space low cost diy CNC router parts kits?

    Hey Goemon,

    Your intended use for a machine is actually what I do for day work now for a custom yacht builder. We do a lot of milled 2D and 3D parts for hand layups and vac infusion as well as...
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    Bear v5 mechanical frame

    Hi all,

    Longtime forum member but mostly a lurker. I began hobby building custom cnc's for clients of my woodshop in 2008 under the name of Bear CNC. Work that eventually morphed to full time...
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    Website: bearcnc.com (http://www.bearcnc.com)

    Website: bearcnc.com
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    There will be a new benchtop/mini mill frame...

    There will be a new benchtop/mini mill frame coming soon also. No prices or details to list just yet other than it is designed to be used with X2 and SX2 mill heads. It will be available as a manual...
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    http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n406/wednesdays...

    http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n406/wednesdayskateboards/2012_13BearPricing_Info.jpg

    http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n406/wednesdayskateboards/CubFrameren1.jpg
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    Bear CNC's new V4

    Just wanted to post that the new design is up and running. Here is a link to a quick vid and some pictures; Bear CNC | Facebook

    Will post more info later when I can.

    MC
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    I am happy to have come across this post. Not due...

    I am happy to have come across this post. Not due to any gripes about the company mentioned here but because of the posters both pro and con. Honestly I have not heard of Legacy CNC's but after...
  19. Thread: Need a mill

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    Items have been sold and returned now....Thanks...

    Items have been sold and returned now....Thanks to all who expressed interest.

    MC
  20. Thread: Hello All

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    Here are a couple of pics of our latest machine...

    Here are a couple of pics of our latest machine to go out.....Hope you enjoy.

    http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n406/wednesdayskateboards/043-1.jpg
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  21. Thread: Need a mill

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    Need a mill

    Hey all,

    Not intending to solicite these items here, however am in a bind and looking for help or creative thinking.

    We have had several classifieds listed for a bit with no bites yet.

    Items...
  22. Thread: Hello All

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    Hello All

    First time poster / long time lurker; found and joined up years ago when we first approached the idea of building a machine.

    Needed a CNC for profiling and shaping wood cores for snowboards and...
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