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    RF 31 conversion. need pulleys.

    Where can I find them? I have tried MSC and Mcmaster already with them being complete morons and having no idea what I was doing, or looking for ever after explaining it to them several times to...
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    mounting pic's?

    mounting pic's?
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    well I will tell you this... First you will be...

    well I will tell you this...
    First you will be told to convert to ball screws.
    Then you will ask about mounting motors and such...
    You will be told to use the search function (which is handy by...
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    I came up with a different way to mount the z...

    I came up with a different way to mount the z axis.
    You will understand this way by words. I am mounting it to the original tension spring mount, I simply removed the spring and fabbed a mount to...
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    ahh I thought of another idea, but need to think...

    ahh I thought of another idea, but need to think it through to see if it will work for me.
    But just off hand I think it will solve my problems.
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    Hey Bubba if you do not mind could you post a few...

    Hey Bubba if you do not mind could you post a few pics on how you did your z axis?
    The plan I had for mine got shot to hell today when I tried to mount the plate...
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    also check out www.use-enco.com they have one on...

    also check out www.use-enco.com they have one on sale right now 5X6 3 speed with vise that is 199 free ship if order by the 30th. It will also do both vert and horizontal cutting.

    Mine is arriving...
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    Again, this is where you need to decide what you...

    Again, this is where you need to decide what you will be doing as to what to build.
    Each type has it's pro's and con's.
    Generally most people prefer a vertical mill, IS moving table under a cutting...
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    I would very honestly look at buying a mid grade...

    I would very honestly look at buying a mid grade mill and convert it.
    What you would be looking at for parts to build yourself would be much much higher, unless you lucked out and found a mill for...
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    Oh, I have a stand for it... Made out of 2X2...

    Oh, I have a stand for it...
    Made out of 2X2 1/8" wall... sits about 30" off the ground. I even added 1/8" L channel on the perimeter for the base of the machine to hold it securely.
    However...
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    You really need to start at square one and decide...

    You really need to start at square one and decide what you want the machine to do. And no, do not pick a mile long list, group similar projects, with similar sizes.

    That will tell you your best...
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    I have not had a real problem with using it...

    I have not had a real problem with using it manually (several times now), and that is what I kinda figured just tighten/replace those bolts.

    I have actually used it so much making the conversion...
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    Those with RF 31's (bubba) got a ? for ya

    How do you get the stabilized and keep it from walking on the 360* axis?

    Can you just get the column nuts super tight or what?
  14. Well I finally got back to being able to work on...

    Well I finally got back to being able to work on this. Yes it has literally been that long since my last post about this conversion.

    Now that I finally had time that my jeep did not require...
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    online

    online
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    so no one huh?.....(nuts)

    so no one huh?.....(nuts)
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    where do you all get your supplies at?

    I am currently shopping for a supplier for 1 1/4 X .250 wall DOM tubing for a reasonable price. Currently paying over 80 for a 96" piece which I consider WAY too high. At most it should be 4 maybe 5...
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    I was thinking a dual action on the X and y and...

    I was thinking a dual action on the X and y and two singles on the z.
    As far as programs I was gonna use cnclinux as I have computer parts out the you know what... I mean I am only running 5 right...
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    Help with final assembly/plans

    OK, starting to finish this RF31 conversion.
    I had a question on limit switches...
    do I need them or no?
    If I do how exactly do they wire in?

    The motors I decided on were kelinginc.net 1160 oz...
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    that looks like a previous model 31, like a 30...

    that looks like a previous model 31, like a 30 maybe.
    As far as who made it, taiwanesse.
    To be honest there is not a lot in the rf31 manual, other than very basic stuff and a list of part numbers.
  21. well thought I would update as I got my hobbycnc...

    well thought I would update as I got my hobbycnc kit in yesterday and put it togeather too.
    Still have to order case and transformer though. will be doing that tomorrow.

    Well I got the motors...
  22. well most the hardware I already have ordered. I...

    well most the hardware I already have ordered.
    I decided to use stepper motors.
    1200 Oz units for X and y Axis from kelinginc.net
    497 Oz units for Z axis from xylotex.com

    The controller will be...
  23. well I guess I could say thanks, but you did not...

    well I guess I could say thanks, but you did not really give me anything.

    The faster I get this machine up the quicker I can quit this yet another in a long line of pointless jobs. But I guess I...
  24. Would you mind telling me how you did yours...

    Would you mind telling me how you did yours including parts and what not you used.
    I just started a new job and it looks like I will be working alot of overtime and will not have much time for...
  25. oh almost forgot to add pics of the beast... ...

    oh almost forgot to add pics of the beast...

    the mobil oil buscket for size reference for those that have not seen this machine before.
  26. Ok well after looking at several pages and what...

    Ok well after looking at several pages and what not I decided on this.

    The 3 axis cnc kit from homecnc.com, I went ahead and ordered the 200 Oz motor kit (highest rating one they had), even though...
  27. anything about this?...

    anything about this?
    http://www.xylotex.com/Econo3AxSpecial.htm

    I was looking at it mainly for price.
    The motors will be fine for working with wood, but I still would like something with a...
  28. Ok so need some advise now. Things I will...

    Ok so need some advise now.
    Things I will need...

    Motors. I was looking for somehting around 620 In/oz

    Motor drivers. Gecko? anything else as good for the money?

    Power supply. No idea here....
  29. IT'S HERE IT'S HERE! Yes it finally showed up...

    IT'S HERE IT'S HERE!

    Yes it finally showed up about 9AM today (3/19)
    The guy that dropped it off was trying to "push it" and I told him you know that weighs about 650 Lbs right? He laughed and...
  30. I went by the local place today, as I know the...

    I went by the local place today, as I know the owners personally and told them to ignore the funky business name, it is me and this is how I need it delivered.

    She said she thought the address...
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