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  1. Re: Bits/Settings to cut aluminum!! 35+ broken bits! Help me before i go broke!

    Type of aluminum?

    If gummy as in the aluminum is liquefying and sticking to your bits and causing breaks, you are not getting the chips out of the way fast enough. USE compressed air or liquid if...
  2. Your newly installed card should fall into either...

    Your newly installed card should fall into either LPT1 or LPT2 (choose LPT1), assuming they don't exist.

    If you don't, the default port listings in Mach need to reflect the IO port settings for...
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    Post one of your DXF files and we can verify it...

    Post one of your DXF files and we can verify it Alibre is able to import the file.

    Sounds like corruption IMO.
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    Simple solution would be to start with Alibre to...

    Simple solution would be to start with Alibre to draw your 2D stuff.

    In my experience of export/import of DXF/DWG files, not all are of the proper format, IE: versions of DXF/DWG.

    Perhaps the...
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    I have one of Steve's early models. I have the...

    I have one of Steve's early models. I have the trunnion table and the tail stock (which I know is his first tail stock and it's a beautiful of machinery!)

    I was wanting to build something similar...
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    Like the web site. Interested in seeing the...

    Like the web site.

    Interested in seeing the finished availability of the 3d print head.
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    Poll: Dad told me, "Son, if you are gonna f'k something...

    Dad told me, "Son, if you are gonna f'k something up, do it right the first time."

    The time I've spent screwing something up far out does the time I spent on getting it right. It's the screws...
  8. Thread: Router height

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    Looks Like your z is limited based on how it's...

    Looks Like your z is limited based on how it's installed.

    The mounting plate for the router could be longer.
  9. Thread: Router height

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    Based on your picture. Something doesn't look...

    Based on your picture. Something doesn't look right. Can we get a pic of the full Z so we can see how the router attached?

    My router is attached so that the collet extends beyond the bottom of...
  10. Thread: Router height

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    7.5" inches of clearance when fully extended to...

    7.5" inches of clearance when fully extended to your spoil board?

    That seems like a lot of distance. Got a pic?
  11. What's funny with your statement is, back in the...

    What's funny with your statement is, back in the early days before v12, my laptop was in spec but had the same issue as you describe.

    Be sure to OVER engineer your new build out. :)
  12. Thread: Face mill

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    ejparrott, great response. Being a novice home...

    ejparrott, great response.

    Being a novice home shop, when I purchased used face mills, I did home work before making that purchase. A cheap used face mill doesn't mean cheap cutters. Specially...
  13. if you can, scale down your image with another...

    if you can, scale down your image with another piece of software, that may help your speed.

    I've got an i5 intel laptop that has a build in video card (shared memory) that doesn't have any...
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    VM. Easy interface, logical flow for how...

    VM.

    Easy interface, logical flow for how things work. BC's logic was difficult. Way to many clicks of the mouse button to get to the final output.

    I didn't purchase VM to do my CAD. I...
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    Not finding any thing about a free download?

    Not finding any thing about a free download?
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    Two sided propeller... Same as the example...

    Two sided propeller...

    Same as the example given. Just leave enough material behind so that you can make references from.

    Don't remove the propeller from you stock until side 2 is completed. ...
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    Thanks for posting about cross dowels. Never...

    Thanks for posting about cross dowels. Never seen that idea used. Thanks!
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    Disclaimer: I'm not a pro. :) I use arcs for...

    Disclaimer: I'm not a pro. :)

    I use arcs for my final cut specially when my pieces require a nice finished "curve". I don't often use the arcs when hogging out pieces, IE rough cuts. But have...
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    I don't have Solidcam, I use VisualMill. Either...

    I don't have Solidcam, I use VisualMill. Either way. I know for me, there is a setting that has arc output setup to either output as faceted arc or use a gcode arc for the post.

    In addition, I...
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    A power cycle would be my easiest method of...

    A power cycle would be my easiest method of trouble shooting. I've had to do that with my machine. Some times it won't always engage the steppers. So, I power cycle the computer and all is well. ...
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    For electronic kit, see http://www.candcnc.com/ ...

    For electronic kit, see http://www.candcnc.com/

    I use his stuff and haven't had ANY problems. Stuff works! Support is amazing. I won't ever piece together another system after using his stuff.
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    Poll: Bigger is usually better (IMO) why limit your...

    Bigger is usually better (IMO) why limit your self :)
    -Bigger table means larger lengths of material - Potentially less unusable scrap.
    -Cost savings of purchasing material in larger sizes. ...
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    Rounding issue, may not be the correct...

    Rounding issue, may not be the correct description. I say that based on years ago, some computer processors would have rounding issues in some calculations. Not sure that being the case any more...
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    I had a similar issue. However it was with a...

    I had a similar issue.

    However it was with a word font being cut in 3 passes. When it got to the 3rd letter, it would off set the cut in the 2nd pass of the letter. The off set didn't occur...
  25. If you never plan to use a rotary/forth axis,...

    If you never plan to use a rotary/forth axis, pretty much what was already said about your Z movement. However, having depth options on your spindle mounting plate certainly helps and can be...
  26. Thread: MDF and oil

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    That's good to know. WD-40 doesn't warp MDF. ...

    That's good to know. WD-40 doesn't warp MDF. Thanks for posting.
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    Loose cables on the z can cause this. I have...

    Loose cables on the z can cause this.

    I have found my Z motor get so hot that it's melted the wire housing. I've since fixed that issue of over powering the motor. But my experience has been...
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    Great thread so far. I'm a home shop, building...

    Great thread so far.

    I'm a home shop, building up slowly for when I retire and if/when I get laid off. I'd be happier (I think) working for my self. My day job pays for the tools and the jobs I...
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    If you ware wanting to do signs and such,...

    If you ware wanting to do signs and such, Vectric. Bob CAD will nickle and dime you over support and high pressure sales you with phone calls once if not twice a month to sell you their next...
  30. Thanks for the videos of working parts. I like...

    Thanks for the videos of working parts. I like seeing ornamental, but seeing functional parts, sweet!

    The finish of the part in still pics, is that after finishing treatment or right off the...
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