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Yes all off Ebay mate. This is my fourth CNC build and I have never had any issues with any of the Linear rails and Bearings. Just shopp around and you can usually get a bundle of the lengths for all...

It's been a while and taken a few upgrades to the electronics and added a slave A Axis as it was not up to scratch with just one.
I also upgraded the power supply to a 48V 10A Meanwell to cater for...

Got a bit more done on the Z axis today but I still have to make the floating head mount and then cobble up the motor mounts and rest of X and Y R & P drive systems.
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I got a bit done on the X & Y axis rails and everything is moving freely but it's just temporarily secured but starting to take shape slowly.
I'm making the Z axis from left over parts which are...

Well I started at the bottom and I am working my way up because to me that is the most affordable and logical way to start my project.
I received my linear rails and bearings yesterday and I have...

I just had a quick look at Fleabay and found this doc http://www.robot3t.com/images/documents/THC3T-03_Block_Diagram.pdf and if that is the install instructions then it's not for me I don't reckon...

Hi Rod,
I like pictures, now I can see what a floating head looks like, but is it a must have feature or just insurance as I have had touch probes work on cnc routers before so what's so different ?...

I haven't got to that point yet in my build and I'm still trying to get my head around the whole THC thing
I have read good and bad reports on every brand that I have looked at, so I think it is...

G'day Guys,
I'm also building a hobby 5'x'5' CNC Plasma Table and I'm in rural South Aussie and to answer one of your questions regarding gear reduction via belt and pulley anyhow have you looked at...

It can't hurt to have a look, but I have mixed success with generic Chinese stepper drivers.
I like the compact simplicity of the Gecko 540, it's just the price that hurts now the dollar is rooted...

G'day,
It's been a long time since I dabbled in CNC routers when I built a small 900X900 steel&ally router and back then Rodm1954 was the Go To bloke for advice and Greolt was pretty clued up as...

Can anyone shed any light on these USB motion controllers 4-Axis Motion Control Card USB2.0 Interface, CNC MACH3 USB Card XHC-MK4 - See more at: 4-Axis Motion Control Card USB2.0 Interface, CNC MACH3...

Have you checked the small glass fuse that is inside the power in socket.
I blew one and it took a lot of head scratching to work out.

This may not be the place, 3Axis Nema 34 Stepper Motor Dual Shaft1600oz CNC kit or MILL FREE SHIPPING | eBay but it looks exactly like the hardware I got.
Motors were 1600 not 1200 oz.

Thanks for the reply.
This mill was converted by me about a year ago, but has basically not been used very much at all as I was pretty crook for a while and have only just decided to do something...

I can't give in depth detail at the moment,it's 2.00 am, but it's a generic free standing knee mill, see pic.
Electronics are typical Chinese rubbish, Nema 34 stepper motors 1200 oz. I think....

Yes it is nice and smooth and that is the confusing bit.
Could it be the stepper motor (Nema34 1200oz (I think from memory)

I have slowed it right down but it still happens.
What's more it happens when I manually crank the axis with the feed wheel, but like I said, take the drive belt off and it is smooth as silk.
I...

G"day,
I haven't been on here in a long time but I have a question someone might be able to answer.
The problem I am having is with a cnc converted knee mill that I did myself.
What is happening...

I've got an Xbox controller working fine in Mach but my question is
How do I assign a button on the hand controller to bring up the MPG so I don't have to
push the TAB key on the keyboard ?

Thanks to all who enquired, but the CNC Router has been SOLD to a local Hobart company.

Just a quick amendment to my ad.
I have sold my Lathe & Compressor, but all the other gear is still for sale.

Doesn't seem to be much interest in Tasmania at the moment for my machine.

For a local buyer I am willing to bring my price down a bit to reflect freight costs.
If it doesn't sell before I move,...

Harley have you priced a machine through www.syselaser.com based in New Zealand.
Says price includes shipping. These are true industrial quality machines.
The spindle alone is probably worth more...

Nice machines, is the prices just as nice ?

Harley,
I read your PM and you are right about jigs and templates.
On the same hand the time and effort required to make a jig or template is probably comparable to designing the part in CAD....

Without actually seeing a sample or drawing I can't really give you an honest answer.
The odd shapes etc wouldn't be a problem, but you might be pushing the limits in relation to
size if you are...

G'day Harley,
My machine would cut through plywood like butter. I have use it to cut out wood, plastics, brass and aluminum. It has cut brackets out of 16mm. thick aluminium.
The table area is...

Well things have changed for me. I have now decided to sell up and move back to S.A. So my previous post http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48648
is definitely for sale now. Price for...

Hello Richard,
What sort of machine are you talking about. An MDF based machine, steel/ally construction, or other.
Most people tend to build their own to suit their budget and needs. You can find...