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    Re: JTCNCSX3 READY TO GO

    Sorry diy, suuuper busy as of late
    Had to do an installation at tims cascade chip factory
    never seen so much popcorn in my life haha

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    Re: JTCNCSX3 READY TO GO

    Thanks DIY,
    The mill works great so far for what I use it for.
    Now that my router table is home I feel the mini home cnc shop is complete.
    will post pics of the setup as soon as I can catch my...
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    That ground is the drain for the shield ground in...

    That ground is the drain for the shield ground in the cables to the motors it is only connected at the driver end not at the motor end.
    It is grounded through the G540.

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    You can do exactly what Ahren has suggested...

    You can do exactly what Ahren has suggested without a metal enclosure. If you are using a non conductive enclosure
    just drill a hole in an open area run say a 1/4-20 x 1" bolt through the hole run...
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    welcome back NOW GET TO WORK!!! JTCUSTOMS

    welcome back NOW GET TO WORK!!!

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    they look to be 3/8" holes but I could be...

    they look to be 3/8" holes but I could be mistaken. I am making a couple of these on the waterjet at work
    very soon for my SX3 and a friends as well. The dern inserts are just so expensive. Haven't...
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    I absolutely LOVE the Lee Valley store. I get to...

    I absolutely LOVE the Lee Valley store.
    I get to stop by one every once in a while when I am in B.C.
    Actually just got a new Veritas flush cut pull saw for my birthday.
    Cant wait to go back......
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    Hey DIY, Why the 2 monitors? JTCUSTOMS

    Hey DIY,
    Why the 2 monitors?

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    I have been printing with Mach and a cheap 4 axis...

    I have been printing with Mach and a cheap 4 axis stepper board for over a year now. It is pretty easy to get Mach set up and if that is what you already use then thats one less headache to deal...
  10. Go TTS if you can swing it, all the options you...

    Go TTS if you can swing it, all the options you could think of, works for manual or cnc/toolchanger options
    It is what I use on my SX3 and my RF-31, heck I even use them in my toolpost on the lathe...
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    I save mine as .nc files, but I dont use BC I use...

    I save mine as .nc files, but I dont use BC I use cambam and love it! very very simple.

    I just made some grips for a friends 1911.
    Work flow:
    draw .dxf profile (outline, holes, counter bores)...
  12. I have even used whole milk for machining copper...

    I have even used whole milk for machining copper before:D
    I have full flood coolant on my mill and I still find myself using WD-40 for some of the smaller aluminum jobs.
    I am machining some copper...
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    One word, two syllables and sounds just like...

    One word, two syllables and sounds just like "CHAI KNEES" ;)

    Here is a link for the kluber nbu 15
    I will try and dig up some info on the upgraded bearings, but all the numbers are in a thread...
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    Sorry guys been SUPER busy with work lately, been...

    Sorry guys been SUPER busy with work lately, been all over this darn country this year so far.

    No progress on the 4th or ATC yet. But it is still on the horizon.
    I have built a couple of 3D...
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    Scott, I have been in Boston for a couple of...

    Scott, I have been in Boston for a couple of weeks now w/o my computer for work, I just got back and of course came straight here. You sir, have quite a design eye and great attention to detail. What...
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    In Mach, under general config, what is your IJ...

    In Mach, under general config, what is your IJ mode set to, I had a similar problem when I first started using CB. I set it to Incremental instead of absolute and the "crop circles" went away
    ...
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    I believe the output IS metric only, but you can...

    I believe the output IS metric only, but you can keep your Mach config the same and use G21 to change the units to metric, Slic3r puts in the G21 for you.
    Just remember to scale your drawings in...
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    I... personally have been too busy printing the...

    I... personally have been too busy printing the crap out of crap!
    Printed two sets of mendelmax parts and a whole bunch of other stuff,
    mostly trinkets for family and friends.

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    Have you tried slic3r? It outputs A axis code....

    Have you tried slic3r? It outputs A axis code.
    Not sure about the hotwire question though:cheers:

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  20. 60 bucks! score. Popping in to subscribe looking...

    60 bucks! score. Popping in to subscribe looking forward to seeing what you have planned.:cheers:

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    sounds like impact engraving:) JTCUSTOMS

    sounds like impact engraving:)

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    Nice job Michael. Are these going to be direct...

    Nice job Michael.
    Are these going to be direct drive or are they going to have some sort
    planetary reduction?

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    I have the C3 on my 11x26 and it threads great...

    I have the C3 on my 11x26 and it threads great now that I finally got it all set up, turned some 1.37x24tpi internal left and right hand threads a couple weeks ago

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    Scott, I ended up putting .1269 balls in mine....

    Scott, I ended up putting .1269 balls in mine. They are rotons
    IIRC it was around 72 balls, I tried the .1265's and was not overly pleased with the results, better but not great
  25. I have a joystick and switches mounted in my...

    I have a joystick and switches mounted in my console, but I find I
    use the MDI quite often to hand write simple code
  26. 1) conversions are pretty much identical...

    1) conversions are pretty much identical
    2)Options are pretty much the same as well, only limitation on the SX3 is being able to control the spindle via gcode. But little machine shop sells a board...
  27. FWIW, I dont think ballscrews would be good...

    FWIW, I dont think ballscrews would be good candidates for a "non" CNC conversion, if that is what you are after. ( I am not sure what you are asking though).
    They can easily back drive, or worse...
  28. Cool let us know how it works out for you! It's...

    Cool let us know how it works out for you!
    It's a nice compact unit from the pics.

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    Are those gas springs spec'd to run upside down...

    Are those gas springs spec'd to run upside down like that, I would not think that the lubricating oil in the shock would do its job on the seals.

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    Here is a link to the sticker...

    Here is a link to the sticker if anyone needs the same reminder!
    They should come standard from the manufacturer!
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