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thanks for everyone's ideas. "solved" the problem or at least put a bandaid on it. Turned off reverse signals at the VFD. Not ideal but its good enough for me.

No i dont. I will look into doing that also

Thx Tom. I ran the spindle and poked around with a screwdriver moving wires to see if the spindle reacted but no dice. It only does it right when i start the spindle. I didnt realize there are...

When I start my spindle it rotates clockwise for half a second and then reverses instantly. It looks to me like the issue is at the breakout board because the rev light comes on when this happens and...

I have called them abt 5-10 times in the last 3 wks. Never gets answered. I need some tech support and would be happy to pay for it but since I cant get through maybe you guys can have some good...

No I’ve not stripped it down and cleaned it up. Seems like a rather large undertaking. I was afraid thats what Im going to have to do.

Have recently been cutting with no coolant and noticed blck streaks running down the side of my machine. The way oil is turning black during use. Is this normal?

The flute is 2". I assume the flutes reduce rigidity in that area of the tool is why you made that comment, correct? Maybe that is the issue.

I am still getting my feet wet with my new torus pro and am having some teething pains with speeds/feeds. Having used Gwizard and hsmadvisor, I am still having no luck in getting the right recipe...

Thanks, Ray. I bought the novakon pc which is supposed to come with the smooth stepper to my understanding. The manual switch sounds like the easier solution though. The reason for having both is...

Has anyone hooked up an alternate cooling system for their pro? I want to use a trico md 1200 for 80pct of my operations and conventional coolant for boring, drilling, slotting, etc, but not sure...

Was going for the forklift idea but wouldnt be able to bring it in under the garage door afterward. Ended up renting a hoist like the Bluehands video and got it on the stand with less than an inch...

Thanks, everyone. I will likely just assemble it in the driveway as suggested and bring it in on a pallet jack this wknd. sure would be nice if Novakon would have said what type of hoist is needed...

I am a bit embarrassed to make this post but am at my wits end with my engine hoist. I have a 2t hoist and have pulled the spindle motor off but can get just barely enough height to clear the lip of...

I want to thank all of you again for your insight on things. I put my order in yesterday for a pro with steppers. I see there are a few clearance items available including some of the quick change...

Thanks so much for taking the time to share that with me. That was all really helpful. I appreciate it.

Thanks for all the input. This is very insightful. I set aside about $3k give or take for some basic tooling. With hindsight in mind, how would you spend the money?

Sorry for all the questions but while I have everyone's attention, I figure I will ask away. Anyone buy the bobcad package from novakon or have any experience with it? The reviews seem to be mixed...

Kvom, what size compressor are you using (hp and gallons)? I wanted to use compressed air for chip clearing but I am assuming it takes a very big compressor and tank.

Ok, well I think the message is clear. Servos can be beneficial but there are more important items during startup. You have convinved me, so thanks for your persistence. My biggest desire for the...

Thanks a bunch, Guys. That really helped me sort out my thoughts. After running several financial scenarios and weighing the pros/cons, I think I am leaning towards taking a measured approach to...

Thanks for the comments. The business decision is toug considering I havent actually started making/selling anything yet. Ultimately, I would like to see demand eventually require the machine to...

For those of you who have the Pro with steppers, are you happy with them or do you wish you had gone with the servos? I am trying to decide whether the servos are worth the extra cash.

I want to thank everyone for bringing me down to earth on this one. I think I can adjust my design to use aluminum. Would making this deep slot using 7075 sound feasible if i use a large drill to...

Thanks for the info. Yea, I am space and financially limited. I know I can get a useable used machine for under 15k (my budget), but space is the major issue after that. I looked at the smithy...

Thanks, Guys. The ability to do stainless is more of a bonus, if you will, but milling 4140 and 4340 would be more of a staple. I guess if I do that work with annealed steel and then have heat...

Thanks, Ray. Would you expect using an extended end mill to reach 2" - 2.5" cuts in tough steel to be a problem?

Hi, All. Been reading throuh this forum a lot over the last year and looking to make a purchase on a mill in the coming months. I am looking for a mill that I can use for materials up to stainless...

Hi, All. Been reading throuh this forum a lot over the last year and looking to make a purchase on a mill in the coming months. I am looking for a mill that I can use for materials up to stainless...