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I'm glad to see you're getting things set up John. This does make a quick run for parts a thing of the past though. ;)

When are you planning to make the big move John?

Here's a video from Hoss Machine showing the Mach3 calibration routine in use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAQHNYSYR2I#t=32

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The build looks good so far. If you have access to a lathe you could try knurling the area where the pulleys are going to enlarge the diameter slightly to create a press fit. I'm curious to see how...

When you say that the left arrow is right and the right arrow moves left do you mean that the table moves in those directions? If so it's set up right, what you are looking for is the spindle moving...

The ATC you found the video of is the one I built for myself. One of the drawbacks I have found with it is tool clearance when working on the right end of the table if I have long tools in the...

I've been following your build on HMEM and it's looking great. I started building the New Shay but have been so busy lately that I haven't done a thing on it in months.

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Hi Terry,

If they are through holes or going to the same depth and time isn't a factor I would set my Z zero to the highest part and set the clearance from there and just let it drill all the...

That looks really sharp. Now you've done it, another project for the list. Last time I looked at my list I left a footprint on the end of it. :-P

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How long was the wait time to get the ST10?

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Thanks for the info on the vise jaws.

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It's good to hear that your y axis wasn't so bad after all. I'm very curious about the jaws on your vice and wondered if you'd share some info on those.

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Thank you for the offer Eric but I may have figured it out late last night. I was finally able to get the DRO idea working in Mach3. It's been a lot of years since I did any kind of programming and...

That is exactly the thing I'm trying to puzzle out. I have a couple of thoughts on how to do it but haven't tried them yet. Any clues to the easiest way would be appreciated.

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That's one of many things I hve no idea about. How Many axis are you using? I installed a second parallel port and a second breakout board.

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The carousel is done as the C axis with a stepper on a 4 to 1 ratio belt drive.

Thanks for checking it out and for the replies. I guess I should have been a bit more specific with my question.
I do use the tool table to pick up the height offsets but I'm looking fora way to use...

I thought I would post a video of the partially completed ATC I've been working on when time allows. The power drawbar isn't done yet because I'm waiting on the cylinder for it, so the ATC isn't...

After picking up my mill with a truck with a power tailgate I wouldn't want to try it with the mills center of gravity raised that much higher in a single crate. Unless you are on perfectly level...

I was also very impressed with the servo version of the NM200 that day. That's probably a good thing as I've already ordered the servo upgrade kit for my mill. I heard you mention buying a few things...

The thing I'm curious about is the brokerage fees charged by DHL and if that is the only option for shipping?

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Thanks for the quick reply. You can expect a call about the upgrade.

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Will this be available as an upgrade to existing machines?

To get Mach3 to run the last line you need to hit "enter" after you type the last line so that your cursor ends up below the last line before saving the file.

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Well, after using the new NM200 for about 2 months now I figured it was
time to give an opinion. I use it every day in the manufacture of small
delrin and pvc parts. First thing I had to do was...

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with one of these? I was considering buying one and would like to hear if there are any real pros or cons.

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I got mine about a year later and noticed in the pic that your Z axis limit switch tabs are different. They have one like that at their shop that I was looking at which has the covers off but I...

This is a picture of the oil line on the z axis of my nm135. It comes off the same block as the z dovetails and drips onto the ballscrew.
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Is it possible that the supply voltage on the series one for coolant is 110V and the series 2 pump is 220V? I had this issue with another machine of mine.

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