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    Tormach manual controls

    I know, I know, it one of those one-off sorta deals. Gosh I wish the PCNC had some sort of manual controls. They don't even need power feeds but simple had wheels would be great.

    As an alternative...
  2. CAD CAM solution that does NOT require broadband

    I live in Arkansas & internet access is a premium around here. My options outside the city are two way satellite or cellular. Both present problems since most windows services & just about every...
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    Re: Shoptask 2000 modified

    Holy Crap! I just realized you updated this thread! The work is outstanding, I imagine the fit & finish is just as good. I understand the cost of all the components but you refer to the sum total....
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    Re: ER Collets and Cut Dia. vs. Shank Dia.

    I must have overlooked them & just wasn't thinking...

    Wormwood
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    ER Collets and Cut Dia. vs. Shank Dia.

    Sorta off topic but this relates to the ER20 Collet set I received from Tormach....

    Is there a specific size when shank dia. becomes true to cutting dia.? Is it an unwritten rule among mfg.?
    ...
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    Re: Shoptask 2000 modified

    LtDan,
    I think we are ALL patiently waiting for your build log or something...
    Now I'm not rushing you or anything but I will say it's been over a month now since your last post... :stickpoke
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    Re: Anyone with a Tormach in Arkansas?

    Wow! Nice to know I'm not alone around here, thx!

    Wormwood
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    Anyone with a Tormach in Arkansas?

    Just curious if there's anyone in or around Arkansas with a Tormach?

    Wormwood
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    Re: Power mains 220VAC 20A on terminals???

    I think that says it all, 'it's a mature design...' if there was any potential for failure we would have seen something by now. Thx!

    Wormwood
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    Re: Power mains 220VAC 20A on terminals???

    Thank you, and that's what I hoping to hear... now I just need to find another use for the SOOW wire I had bought...

    Wormwood
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    Re: Power mains 220VAC 20A on terminals???

    I knew when I was typing that question, someone was going to give a formula....


    Let me ask this another way, is it possible to reliably squeeze 220vac 20 amps thru the spring terminals? For...
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    Power mains 220VAC 20A on terminals???

    I'm trying to find some comfort in how Tormach designed the electrical power transmission within the 1100. First thing is 1-1/2hp even possible on 220v@20a, maybe, but you have the mains coming in to...
  13. Re: Deluxe Stand - Coolant draining, chips under the machine, etc

    Could someone explain the benefit of flood coolant over a Trico micro droplet system? I had a Trico on my previous CNC & loved it, however, I went with Tormach's flood coolant system when i bought my...
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    Re: Shoptask 2000 modified

    I stayed more loyal to the form factor, taking a Patriot removing all the bondo, paint & grinding the castings more accurate to their intended shape, powder coating everything, dual balls screws gas...
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    Re: Tormach customer service

    Don't worry, if I smell it anywhere close I'll jump on it! :devious:

    Once upon a time we had the brother-in-law discount with Grainger, as a result I have more Dayton crap than any one person...
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    Re: Tormach customer service

    I sure wish we could all buy under a Co-op's account with Grainger, MSC, or McCarr. Something like a Tormach Users Assoc. a not for profit organization membership that would nego. account discounts...
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    Thanks for the Inox tip got some ordered to try...

    Thanks for the Inox tip got some ordered to try anything besides WD40. I ended up buying silica gel by the pound (15 lbs.) & some tyvek & muslin drawstring bags to put it in. The incand. Bulb does...
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    Re: Tormach customer service

    Jeez!!! I just took a look at Tormach's website as of today for the 1100 the ATC, power drawbar, full enclosure, machinist's vise, & rapidturn are all either backordered or out of stock until the end...
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    Re: Help Prevent corrosion & humidity

    Thank you! Ordered.
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    Help Prevent corrosion & humidity

    I need some suggestions with my shop & the enviroment. I'm located outside of Little Rock, AR, if you're unfamiliar with the area, it's currently tornado season & the temps. are moderate but the dew...
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    Re: Whats going on with the TORMACH warehouse?

    Friday last week I ordered an 1100 with stand, enclosure, atc, etc... I got pro# for 3 crates from Tormach today & so far everything has shipped from Wisconsin.

    Wormwood
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    Shoptask 2013 Patriot CNC

    Shoptask 2013 Patriot CNC

    I'm not sure if I'm posting this classified correctly, the website was asking bizarre questions. Anyway, I have a Shoptask 3in1 lathe/mill/drill CNC for sale. This unit...
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    Re: Tormach Controller shuts off randomly

    You don't need to do any of that stuff you losing power NOT a blue screen. I'd check the power switch itself on the case & make sure it's cleanly connected to the mobo. Are you by chance on the same...
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    Re: Classifieds ads free or not?

    Thanks Smallblock, I was gathering the same thing, I had assumed it was against forum rules for post anything for sale outside of the classified's board.

    I guess I'll get some pictures together &...
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    Re: Classifieds ads free or not?

    Let me ask this a different way....

    I've tried going to the classifieds section here on cnczone.com but it changed to Panjo. Whoever Panjo is, they want $5.00 for make a post. I don't mind (it's...
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    Classifieds ads free or not?

    Hey can someone tell me if the classified ads are still free here or not?

    Thanks,
    Wormwood
  27. Thread: Patriot PDF's

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    Re: Patriot PDF's

    Yeah, JT plays his cards REAL close to his body. It's understandable considering the clone machines that appeared in the past & the losses he went thru.

    Your spot on, with differences in...
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    A Remedy for table twist

    Okay, so most of you know to some extent the table on Patriot models before they moved the X axis to the center. I assume the change in location did address this, please correct me if not. Anyway the...
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    Larry, I was trying to do the same thing, I...

    Larry,
    I was trying to do the same thing, I hated the mess & was trying to capsulate the area, sorta like a machine center. So all I'd have to do is open the door wash everything down with...
  30. Thread: cheappilot

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    Larry, You lucky dog!!! How are you coming...

    Larry,
    You lucky dog!!! How are you coming with that new machine? Can you give us some shots of that X axis? How's is integrated to the center of the ways? Is it on top or has the casting for the...
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