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  1. Not happy with Vectric - WARNING to anyone looking to buy.

    WARNING to anyone considering Vectric

    I was looking into upgrading my Cut2D.
    To do anything with Vectric you need your original email address, doesn't matter that you have the license code and...
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    Thanks Gerry, 3.42.040 works. FRO was set by...

    Thanks Gerry, 3.42.040 works.
    FRO was set by feed. I played with 3.043.022 for a while this morning and still have no idea why it was doing that.
    Units per Min were still way off. I set feed to 2...
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    G1 ignored, runs at rapids

    I'm not a newby to M3, but all of a sudden it's totally ignoring G1 command and running max speed. G1 X1.5000 F14.0 now runs at rapids
    I was using ver 2.69, I don't like the newer versions, but it...
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    The only restrictions I think you would have is...

    The only restrictions I think you would have is width of tool point and thickness of copper.
    It's just getting high enough RPM to make a .005 cutter viable.
    Also there is tool wear, but you can...
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    My experience with switches. This is only for...

    My experience with switches.
    This is only for home switches, where we need to know exactly where we are. Limit switches - no big deal, just stop!

    For those that don't know, this will ref home or...
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    Good job!! I'd like to see more on the floating...

    Good job!!
    I'd like to see more on the floating head.

    I made some adjustable home switches that work pretty well.
    This is on my Taig, posted earlier in this thread....
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    Alibre Design Standard v12 for $199

    Alibre Design Standard v12 for $199 Until Nov 30 if anyone is interested.
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    I don't own one but I know it would work.

    I don't own one but I know it would work.
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    Any word on getting the Z axis running yet?

    Any word on getting the Z axis running yet?
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    The other thing that will work in favor of optics...

    The other thing that will work in favor of optics on the router is, they're are up away from the table, or protected under. On the mill they're under & unprotected.

    A problem I had with my Taig...
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    @aarggh. Optics can be a problem. If they get a...

    @aarggh. Optics can be a problem. If they get a chip or dust build up in there....
    That was my first thought too, but after a little reading decided magnets would be better. I don't cut ferrous...
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    When you tell it to ref X / Y ,or go home, it...

    When you tell it to ref X / Y ,or go home, it actually goes past then back to zero.
    That gets the backlash out.

    You can set "soft limits" for it. Config > Homing/Limits.
    Find where you want your...
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    I made those switches adjustable so I can move...

    I made those switches adjustable so I can move them .003 etc, to get it exactly where I want.
    I used broken 1/8" bit shanks and springs.
    The springs keep it exactly where it should be, no slop.
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    X0.0000 Y0.0000 Every time. Fdd's are cheap or...

    X0.0000 Y0.0000 Every time.

    Fdd's are cheap or free, I think they all have a sensor.
    I bought a Magnetix set at Toys R us for $10 - blow-out sale since the kids were eating the magnets. RECALL!!!...
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    I tried those kind, but they didn't work for what...

    I tried those kind, but they didn't work for what I wanted.
    They will work fine for just limit.
    I ended up making my own from Hall sensors from floppy drives and magnets,
    They are dead nuts, but...
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    That's one of the things I've heard a lot about...

    That's one of the things I've heard a lot about while selling little drives & machines.
    people thinking they need a 400A 3000lb motor, you don't.
    If it works, don't fix it.
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    I had thought he used NEMA 23, I guess not...

    I had thought he used NEMA 23, I guess not looking at it better.
    I checked & the motors are 60oz-in.

    I used 16oz motors for the first 75 machines and they actually worked fine.
    I could do a PCB...
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    How do the lead screw nuts work? There was some...

    How do the lead screw nuts work? There was some talk about them being pretty crappy.
    If it is a standard ACME thread maybe get/make better ones?

    One of the reasons I ask, I sell the little...
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    "also cnc controller gets kinda hot..." Bolt it...

    "also cnc controller gets kinda hot..."
    Bolt it to a bigger heatsink with a fan.
    The drivers are bolted through the bottom & the whole housing acts like a heatsink.
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    It is grease, not rusty sludge. For those that...

    It is grease, not rusty sludge.
    For those that post with intelligence and offering assistance, thank you for your time. I appreciate it.
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    I tried "regular oil" of various types & it...

    I tried "regular oil" of various types & it didn't work. 10-40 3n1 slick 50 etc.
    I said in the beginning of this post that these are not normal operating conditions. I found bearing grease to be the...
  22. Poll: Geeze, the guy stocking shelves at the QFC...

    Geeze, the guy stocking shelves at the QFC grocery store makes $20hr.
    You would think skilled people would actually get paid something.

    But then again, I guess "texting" does take skill too....
    ...
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    I use mostly 1/4" I make mini mills. I put a link...

    I use mostly 1/4" I make mini mills. I put a link up originally, but another member went ADD on it & claimed I was trying to advertise.
    Not sure how he figured that though.
    It was just an example...
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    These are probably the best mills you will find...

    These are probably the best mills you will find for under $5k.

    I also bought it 2yrs ago, so they may have changed.
    I have a 1/2" black plate of acrylic mounted to the top of the table (P/N...
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    What's a good forum for people working with...

    What's a good forum for people working with acrylic?
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    That was one of my biggest concerns, was the alu...

    That was one of my biggest concerns, was the alu on alu.
    Because once it binds, that's it. I learned that building my own machines a little later on.
    I kept it pretty well lubed with oil but...
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    It is alu on alu, there is no brass on the column...

    It is alu on alu, there is no brass on the column side.
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    One of the problems I've had is melting / welding...

    One of the problems I've had is melting / welding of the acrylic.
    I have a small compressor I can use also.
    From what I've read I probably need to get a faster spindle for it too.

    As far a...
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    I'm telling you this is aluminum. I bought this...

    I'm telling you this is aluminum. I bought this from Taig tool myself 2yrs ago.
    This is ALUMINUM.
    http://www.bluumax.com/files/IMG_0019.JPG
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    The CNC ready CR18? with the long X. The saddle,...

    The CNC ready CR18? with the long X.
    The saddle, what the X axis rides on is aluminum.
    I double checked, with a magnet.
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