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    Re: Centroid Acorn experiences?

    This is what I ran into when looking at all the controllers, there are a lot of good options but I think when you compare price, the Acorn wins every time. The 720 might be a great option but it...
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    Re: Centroid Acorn experiences?

    I just completed an upgrade to my DynaCNC 4'x8' router table. I couldn't be happier. I think the Centroid Acorn is hands down the best value in DIY CNC. I built a new control box around the Acorn 4...
  3. I have 30lbs of it sitting next to my desk but I...

    I have 30lbs of it sitting next to my desk but I haven't used it yet. I ended up having isues with my THC and had to have it repaired before I could test the plasma. I have fired the torch but I...
  4. Sodium Silicate water table additive..

    I was seaching the web for alternatives to GreenCut water table additive and ran accross a product buy Dynaflux called "PWT Water Table Treatment". Does anyone have experience with this? It is...
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    Completed the slat supports.

    Attached are pictures after I completed the slat supports and installed the slats. I made the supports removable so I can remove the slats and supports and install my router table in the pan when I...
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    Hopefully I can post more pics this weekend. I...

    Hopefully I can post more pics this weekend. I ordered the slat mounting materials this week along with welding supplies I need to put it all together. I'm also cutting down the MDF table I built...
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    Water Table Build for DynaCNC table.

    I thought I would share my water table build for my DynaCNC Dual Plasma/Router table. I have been using the machine for wood routing for the last 7 years but have now decided to build a water table...
  8. Help convert DynaCNC Z axis to Ball screw.

    I have a DynaCNC 4'x8' router/plasma table and want to convert the current Z axis to ball screw. The current Z axis has a 1/2" 10 TPI 1 start lead screw (LH) with a bronze nut. The bronze nut and...
  9. Rob, The code looks good now after making the...

    Rob,

    The code looks good now after making the changes. I'll try to test it this evening but it should be OK. Thanks!
  10. V24 Mach3 post has rapid height commented out.

    I haven't used my machine in a couple of years and as far as I remember it was working perfectly the last time I used it. Went to use it this weekend with the same V24 software I was using before but...
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    Need help finding Steel Supplier...

    I've been using my Router/Plasma table for the last few years but have only used the Router portion. I want to switch over and try some Plasma cutting but finding a supplier for 4x8 sheets of 1/16...
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    Need a 1/16" 2 flute router bit..

    I'm trying to find a 2 (or more) flute 1/16" upcut router bit with a 1/4" flute length for my CNC router. I tried to use a Onsrud 1/16" single flute cutter but the feed speed is just too slow (broke...
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    Acrylic was what I was thinking also. I just need...

    Acrylic was what I was thinking also. I just need to figure out a way to make it quick and easy to detach from the router for bit changes.
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    Router Vacuum Attachment...

    I have a DynaCNC table with a Porter Cable variable speed router. I need to cut down on the dust in my garage and want to purchase or make a vacuum attachemt for the router head. Anyone know where I...
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    Surfacing Bits...

    What bit should be used to surface a table once it's built? The spoilboard surface is 3/4 MDF on a 4'x8' table with a Porter Cable 3 1/4hp router. I wasn't sure using a fly cutter in a router was...
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    I plan on just drilling/cutting wood, Aluminum...

    I plan on just drilling/cutting wood, Aluminum sheetmetal and composite foam core material so power shouldn't be an issue. The drilling issue came up becasue I need to cut aluminum sheetmetal and...
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    Router Drill Bits...?

    Recently purchased a Dual Router/Plasma table and I'm confused.. What's the best way to use drill bits for drill holes using a CNC router? I have a Porter Cable 3.25hp Router with 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2"...
  18. Cutmaster 101 SL100 Machine Torch Consumables...

    Getting ready to fire up my Cutmaster 101. I have a 4x8 table with THC. Do I need to use the Shield Cup/Shield Caps with this setup? The manual is very confusing on what consumable parts to use on...
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    Plasma Cutting with BobCAD?

    I just recieved a DynaCNC Dual Plasma Routing table. This table uses Mach 3. Does BobCAD/CAM V21 work well for Plasma Cutting? I would like to use it for all the routing but wondering if I still need...
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    OK.. It's starting to sink in...Slowly.

    SheetCAM is really 2D with Z axis depth. Correct? Cutting a curved surface like half an egg would require 3D CAD to draw and render but only requires 2.5D CAM.? This is where I start to get confused...
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    2.5D 3D Routing... Confused Noob.

    I recently purchased a 3 axis router/plasma table (should get it next week). I plan on using Corel/Sheetcam/Mach3 for all the cutting shapes out of sheet material. This will be about 95% of what I'll...
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    Dumb electrical questions...

    Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask!

    I just purchase a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101. (haven't recieved it yet). I wanted to prewire the outlet for the 240 connection. The manaul says it...
  23. Great information. What adhesive did you use and...

    Great information. What adhesive did you use and how difficult was it to separate the parts from the sacrificial? I tried to look for corex on the internet but I didn't find anything. What type of...
  24. The parts I want to cut are mostly large parts...

    The parts I want to cut are mostly large parts out of a 4x8 sheet of .020 Aluminum. I don't do any really small parts or artistic type parts.
  25. Thanks for the information. What bit size ane RPM...

    Thanks for the information. What bit size ane RPM do you or would you use for thin materials? I can't believe they can pull vacuum thru MDF, but that's what I thought they were doing.
  26. I actually was disappointed in this saw when I...

    I actually was disappointed in this saw when I got it but now that I've used it, it works well for just a cutoff saw. Don't get me wrong, this is a "Cheap" china saw so your getting what you pay for....
  27. The best thing to use for that is a Metal Cutting...

    The best thing to use for that is a Metal Cutting Bandsaw. You would want to get one of the horizontal cutting saws. You clamp your bar stock into the saw, rest the blade on the bar stock and it cuts...
  28. Cutting .020 Sheet Aluminum on a CNC Router

    I have a 4'x8' CNC Router. I want to cut parts out of .020 and .024 4'x8' sheets. Can anyone recommend the best hold down method and router bits to use?

    I was thinking of making a vacuum hold...
  29. Thermal dynamics extended tips cut vs Hypertherm fine cut

    Does anyone have any experience with these tips? I'm trying to choose between getting a Powermax 1250 and a Cutmaster 101. I cut alot of thin gauge Aluminum and want the best cut I can get.
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    Tom, Thank you for the input! I actually just...

    Tom,

    Thank you for the input! I actually just bought a DynaCNC Dual Plasma/Router table yesterday. I was able to get a really good deal to the point where it just didn't make sense to attempt to...
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