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Regarding the outlet ... I think I "sourced" it from a derelict UPS that I torn down for parts like this. Digikey has something similar (of course) ...
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Mac - I too use a shop dust collector. I've installed a 2" to 4" reducer on the back wall of the fixed cover to make the (external) connection to the 4" hose. I have a feeling that pushing and...

Yes I could get more side-to-side travel if I changed the orientation of the pickup. For now, I've settled on this being the best compromise for hose routing and support based on the fact that I...

Hi everyone,
Thought I'd share a couple/three photos of my shot at a dust collector. All credit goes to Chris (Speedydad) ... mine is an absolute knock-off of his.

Just used 12mm (1/2") ply as a...

Well done Nick - I thought I could see your grin all the way over here!
Have fun with your new "toy".
Charlie

I'm a longs way from an expert but have learned that it doesn't matter which axis is which as long as you remember the configuration <grin>. Seriously, I went with "X" being left/right when stand at...

Looking great Nick! You are making great progress in a short time. It won't be long now and you'll have that mesmerized look on your face the first time every thing moves "on its own".
Cheers...

I used polycarb (lexan) for my MK I cover. It has worked very well and does make a huge difference in noise (open vs closed). I wouldn't recommend acrylic both from a workability point of view and...

It was probably re-purposed from a discarded piece of equipment. A functional equivalent can be found here (the top few items that are returned in the search):

Connectors, Interconnects | Power...

The "stuff under the power supply" includes a 3 Pole, Double Throw power relay as part of the power control circuit for the router. I've used a push-to-start button with the E-stop to control the...

Your build is coming along very nicely. It won't be long before you become mesmerized as it move under computer control.

I used a couple of round, screened vents in each cover panel/door with a...

I expect you'll get a lot of opinions in response to your question ...

For my two-bits worth - There are a lot of bearings that need to be just making contact throughout the range of travel. It...

Feel free to use any photos I've posted regarding my build as well Bob.
Charlie

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can't wait to see the website ... you've set high standards with your drawings and build notes!

All right - I'll be the first Canadian on this thread ... there must be others.
I'm in Vernon, BC - Canada
Charlie

Well done Bob! All the changes sound like great improvements ... and that coming from a guy that usually treats "new and improved" as a warning label.
Looking forward to seeing the drawings ......

Thanks Chris! Sometimes I forget the most obvious ... Cheers
cw

Thanks for updating all of us with our new dust collection system Chris. I've proven to myself what you learned earlier ... that the cross flow idea keeps the work area clear but isn't effective...

One cut in MDF convinced me that some form of dust collection will be required to help keep the rails and bearings relatively clear. The full enclosure of this design is one of its differentiating...

Thanks "Speedydad".

The black box is just a mount and termination point for the touch probe wiring jack. I put a coaxial jack in the box and screwed the box to the inside wall ... no magic.
The...

Just a quick update and a few more photos of my Momus ...
It is now at the "running and fine tuning" stage. So far nothing has fallen off or broken! The only 'useful' job so far has been a spoil...

The split bushing is a good solution for this problem but back to the original question about 3/16" end mills with a 1/4" shank ... I knew I saw them somewhere:

4 FLUTE HSS AL ENDMILL MILLING...

Thanks for the warning! I'll have to check back in the manual ... thought it was referring to not putting a switch in the DC supply to the G540 driver. I thought I was going to be safe with all the...

Hello everyone! I've been "reading the mail" here for quite awhile but only recently decided to jump in with both feet. In fact I'd actually decided to postpone building until "tripping over" the...