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    Re: Stepper locks up

    UC100/Mach3, laptop has a high end i7 CPU fwiw

    Also, it appears to be load dependent, doesn't happen if I'm not cutting
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    Stepper locks up

    I am having a problem where my X stepper motor fails to feed under combined X and Y motion.

    I diagnosed with some 0.33" cuts in cedar. I can easily feed at 20 IPM in either X or Y, but under...
  3. Re: Smallest Endmill viable on Taig/Aluminum

    Ah, got it. Thanks!
  4. Re: Smallest Endmill viable on Taig/Aluminum

    This what I got

    Where do you find Maritool's IPT recommendations? Is there good reference somewhere? I was sure the actual IPT I needed was smaller but didn't know where to find the info.
  5. Re: Smallest Endmill viable on Taig/Aluminum

    Thanks for the suggestion on Maritool/Lakeshore. I've already bought a 1/16" HTC endmill off ebay but will give those a go if it doesn't work out.

    How do you calculate feed rate? The standard...
  6. Re: Smallest Endmill viable on Taig/Aluminum

    Just grabbed some higher quality 3-flute end mills.

    WD-40 idea sound great, how often are you spraying? Only for the finishing pass or the whole time?

    Also, am I okay to plunge, or do i need to...
  7. Smallest Endmill viable on Taig/Aluminum

    My machine rapids at ~25 IMP, well below the suggested speeds for speed feed/calculation for small end mills.

    My spindle can be set to 10,400 RPM. I tried some 1.5mm cutters (4-flute) at max rpm,...
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    Re: spindle stop / mount test indicator

    No one?
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    spindle stop / mount test indicator

    Seems like a silly question, but: how to you properly stop the spindle from spinning when using a test indicator?

    Like in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYtVwBzDko

    Or if someone...
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    Re: 1/4-20 slot nuts

    They would secure like a regular nut, but the part couldn't be in contact, so I was wrong about "and could be used as a hold-off". Given that, maybe they aren't worth the trouble. I may look at...
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    Re: 1/4-20 slot nuts

    If someone has made 1/4-20 t-nuts that fit taig slots, please let me know!

    In case you are unaware: Taig slots are too small for standard 1/4-20 t-slot equipment.
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    1/4-20 slot nuts

    Been thinking about some 1/4-20 hold-down solutions to compliment my 10-32 stiff, mainly for compatibility with some 1/4" accessories I have.

    Toying with a few options,


    T-nuts: Raised nut...
  13. Re: 8020, how to ensure squareness at joints?

    Yeah, I considered buying a 6" machinist square and clamping it on top as I bolt the corners down, but I do link the idea of a precision level much better, would have several other uses for it.
  14. Re: 8020, how to ensure squareness at joints?

    Ah, that sounds like a good approach. Focus less on enforcing top-view squareness at the corner and fashion some of the 1530 (or other members) into an long (12"?) adjustable 45deg brace and dial the...
  15. Re: 8020, how to ensure squareness at joints?

    1530 is a part number used by 8020, they are 1.5" x 3.0". All the parts I linked are for 3" extrusions.

    I mentioned in my OP I was trying to decide between several brackets, including the #4338....
  16. Re: 8020, how to ensure squareness at joints?

    The 1530 is already bought and paid for (got it at %50 discount) so accessing its viability is moot at this point, lets just go on the assumption that its stiffer and straighter than what I was...
  17. 8020, how to ensure squareness at joints?

    Hey guys,

    Building a device which may become a Router in future, but just a modular setup table for now, and wondering about some general 8020 tips. The tabletop perimeter and some intermediate...
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    Re: 8020 extrusion dimensional accuracy

    I called my self measuring the maximum dimension, I put the jaw across the whole surface.
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    8020 extrusion dimensional accuracy

    Not sure if this is the right sub, please let me know if there is a more appropriate one.

    Recently scored a great deal on a lot of 1530 (1.5" x 3") 8020inc extrusions. 16pcs, 48" inch long , 8...
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    Choosing a vice

    Anyone tried this Shars 3x5 vice? The vertical dimensions are taig compatible (base clearsz rail, jaw clears z screw). Also curious if the LMC Z clamps would work on this vice (or is there some other...
  21. Re: Convince me (not) to buy a G540 for my Taig

    Fwiw, I found out my issue was my 5v power supply. Also my #2 output terminal was bad on the C10S, so I moved X to 8/9. Guess I going to stick with my current setup for now, but G540 is still on the...
  22. Re: Convince me (not) to buy a G540 for my Taig

    Great looking build! The main point of the Smoothstepper is to allow ethernet connection, or does it add something else?
  23. Re: Convince me (not) to buy a G540 for my Taig

    The power spec on the G540 are a little better (40V/3A on the KL4030 vs 50V/3.5A for G250) but I have seen information on some threads that seems to indicate that there will be some...
  24. Convince me (not) to buy a G540 for my Taig

    Finally moved into a place where I can get my shop back up and running. Was able to score the Taig I built from my buddy who I sold it to about 4yrs ago, and he gave me an even better deal than I...
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    Wierd CNC problems

    I have a Taig desktop mill with a kelling 3 axis kit (36V/9.7A/270 oz-in/KL-4030) i think, though not %100 sure on motor rating

    Been having a strange issue:
    The axis randomly stop working. Only...
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