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    Re: dead computer? (parallel port)

    Now I need to find a 25D x 30L .25 to .25 coupler. Can't find any. It can't be any bigger than 25D because of the hole it goes through. Might be able to get away with 35L but no shorter than 30L....
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    Re: dead computer? (parallel port)

    Well got that figured out. The power cable for the monitor was bad. Fixed that but the new coupler I put on is slipping. I ordered the 6mm but it was too small so I drilled it with 1/4" bit. Seemed...
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    dead computer? (parallel port)

    So I bought this 'homemade' CNC several years ago and grabbed an old computer out of my closet. It was the only one I had with a parallel port to connect my controller to. I have only used my CNC a...
  4. Thread: CNC 'jumps'

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    Re: CNC 'jumps'

    Awesome. Will get a couple on order
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    Re: CNC 'jumps'

    Got measurements just now. Shaft diameter on the motor is 6.10mm or .240". The coupler is 30mm long by 24mm outside diameter. The couplers I have found are either 6mm or 6.35mm. The ID of my coupler...
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    Re: CNC 'jumps'

    Thanks. Just pulled the other 1/2 off and both shaft ends are the same size. Are there different length couplers or are they all the same? Mine seems to be about 1.25" long but that is just a guess...
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    Re: CNC 'jumps'

    So any idea what the shaft size is on that stepper? Checked it myself and looks to be about 1/4" or maybe about 6 or 7 mm? Still need to find out what size the other end would be. Haven't taken the...
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    Re: CNC 'jumps'

    I don't think alignment was the issue. I used it for years with no problems. My Bosch router quit working in the middle of a cut and it flexed pretty bad, which I'm guessing snapped that coupler....
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    Re: CNC 'jumps'

    Well pretty sure I found the issue. Took about 2 minutes to find it...lol. Stepper coupler snapped. Just need to figure out what size it is and where to get it. Probably happened when my router...
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    Re: CNC 'jumps'

    Thanks. I will check that out and report back
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    CNC 'jumps'

    So I have hardly used my CNC in the last few years but am running Mach 3 on a Windows XP desktop. It had been working fine until one day my Bosch router quit working and it dragged across the work...
  12. Thread: engraving text

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    Sign mask. I bought mine from signwarehouse.com....

    Sign mask. I bought mine from signwarehouse.com. About $15 for a small roll.
  13. Thread: Faro Arms

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    I have never used our FaroArm we have at work but...

    I have never used our FaroArm we have at work but we do use Geomagic Studio and Geomagic Qualify with it.
  14. Thread: Laptop specs

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    A video card in a laptop cannot be changed out....

    A video card in a laptop cannot be changed out. But 1GB should be plenty. Not sure that is your issue. Maybe someone with more Aspire experience could help out with this.
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    Not sure what a wrap job is or what it does. I...

    Not sure what a wrap job is or what it does. I have only played around with the trial version a little doing basic stuff. I just know computers pretty well.
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    We run a Dell Precision 4600 at work running...

    We run a Dell Precision 4600 at work running Mastercam X7 with no problems. It has a core i7 with 8GB RAM. I have a Precision M4500 with a core i5 and 4GB RAM and the trial version of Aspire ran fine...
  17. Thread: vacuum leaks

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    vacuum leaks

    Designed and built my vacuum table using (2) 3/4" sheets of MDF. Cut all pockets, grooves, grid, etc., and put about 4 coats of shellac on it. My grid is closer to about .237 wide by .200 deep. I am...
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    Got the pump from joewoodworker and got that all...

    Got the pump from joewoodworker and got that all assembled using the EVS kit and about a 5-7 gallon air tank I had laying around as a reservoir. I pumped it up to about 24.5" vacuum and left it sit...
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    Got the kit today. Started to assemble it. I'm...

    Got the kit today. Started to assemble it. I'm using MDF for my table. Any tricks or tips to attaching the hose/fitting to the MDF? Glue? Silicone? Just screwed in?
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    Well I ordered the kit from Joes woodworking the...

    Well I ordered the kit from Joes woodworking the other day. Supposed to be here Monday. I ordered the cycle kit. Can I cycle it or will it have to run continuous?
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    I'm using a Bosch Colt router that was set on...

    I'm using a Bosch Colt router that was set on about 6 or so, I think. I just set it to where it seemed good. Not sure what the RPM was. I did the engraving with a .5 90* v-bit at about .01. Not...
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    I was happy with the job mine did cutting...

    I was happy with the job mine did cutting aluminum, other than the time it took. The piece was about 8"x3.5" .250 6061. I engraved a logo in the center, helixed 6 holes, and cut the outer profile. It...
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    Sorry. Don't have anything else to add. Anyone...

    Sorry. Don't have anything else to add. Anyone else?
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    I can do this. Send me an email at...

    I can do this. Send me an email at [email protected] for more details.
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    I have successfully done this before but can't say for sure it will fix your problem. Remove the battery and unplug the cord and hold the power button down for about 30 seconds. If that doesn't work...
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    Saw that one. Too elaborate for me. Besides, I'm...

    Saw that one. Too elaborate for me. Besides, I'm a car guy and would be too tempted to use it on a new project:idea:.
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    Vacuum system options

    Frustrating! I just spent about 45 minutes typing this up and hit Submit, and everything looked good. Then nothing!

    So I'll try this again.

    I have a 24" x 24" CNC machine. I currently have 2...
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    I just ordered the extrusion, brackets, and...

    I just ordered the extrusion, brackets, and t-nuts to add the extra bracing. What are the opinions on which direction to run the added extrusion? I can run it along the X at a span of about 28" or...
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    Sounds about like what I plan on doing. I have...

    Sounds about like what I plan on doing. I have made about 10 signs, and about another 10 oops's! Just messed one up tonight. I have sold a couple so I have made a couple of bucks (less than $100)....
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    Thanks for that. One problem is I only have 4.25"...

    Thanks for that. One problem is I only have 4.25" Z travel so your first idea is out. The other issue is my X ballscrew is only about 1.25" below my table so anything I run underneath has to be...
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