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    My review of my Chinese 6040 router

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    Here is a link to where I will keep the review up to date and also I have more photos. I will also post it here directly but without all of the photos.
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  2. I am known to take on large projects but am...

    I am known to take on large projects but am overwhelmed redoing a large boiler replacement with new plumbing and wiring, solar, and minisplits.

    This unit does have 16mm ballscrews. The round...
  3. I need to pick a 6040 router - could use some help.

    I am looking to buy a 6040 router for under $2000, and I was looking at the FoxAlien and the various Chinese unbranded ones.

    I want to be able to sometimes cut aluminum even though I am getting it...
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    Love seeing these old posts. A 3000 is now about...

    Love seeing these old posts. A 3000 is now about $150 and a 5000 is $350. I just ordered a 5200 in 110v for $370 plus tax on eBay.

    I had one in the past and sold it with my 100 watt laser. This...
  5. If the manual says distilled water I would use...

    If the manual says distilled water I would use distilled water. Anything that can act as an electrolyte, such as purified water or anti-freeze, may cause galvanic corrosion if the system has...
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    Is there a safe way to add oxygen to a standard...

    Is there a safe way to add oxygen to a standard C02 laser cutter and make it do this?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9BvPeAmuvc
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    I thought steel acted as a mirror and would not...

    I thought steel acted as a mirror and would not absorb the wavelength.
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    How can a C02 laser cut 1.5mm steel?

    How can a C02 laser cut 1.5mm steel?
  9. A laser that could do that would be in the...

    A laser that could do that would be in the $10,000-$20,000 range for a Chinese or $30,000 for a US.

    Or you could use a cheaper C02 laser and marking fluid if your marks did not need depth.

    Or...
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    My duct silencer review.

    I had a job running and went out to walk my dog, and when I was coming back to the house I stopped at my neighbor's mailbox to listen (160 feet away), and the sound was very noticeable and unusual...
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    For material that thin, I would just focus on the...

    For material that thin, I would just focus on the surface. You will have less charring on the face. Focusing 1/2 way through would not help you cut faster but it would reduce the taper and make it...
  12. What about, if needed, flushing with distilled...

    What about, if needed, flushing with distilled white vinegar? It is recommended for cleaning optics and stainless steel, and should remove mineral deposits.
  13. My laser current meter - has been useful.

    I had to go down to 77% power to not exceed the 26mA that RECI says is needed to reach 10,000 hours.

    Here are the DXF files and the source for the 30 mA meter: Current Meter for DC C02 LASER Tube...
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    The life is affected by the input current. RECI...

    The life is affected by the input current. RECI states 10,000 hours if the current is no more than 25mA. You need to test your system with a meter and adjust the power supply current.
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    Poll: $20 ...

    $20
    http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=858052&&An=text
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    Is there a free CAM program?

    One that will handle roughing and finishing cuts and will import IGS and output DXF or G-code?
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    Has this been hosted yet? I would like a copy. I...

    Has this been hosted yet? I would like a copy. I have a 1024 size screen.
    [email protected]
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    Poll: What do you think of this for a pendent? ...

    What do you think of this for a pendent?

    http://www.xkeys.com/xkeys/xkbuttonp.php

    It has a an X/Y and a Z control already on it, and then many buttons.
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