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  1. Thanks guys. I'm learning that my concept of...

    Thanks guys. I'm learning that my concept of feeds and speeds might need a little adjusting for my setup. You're right about the rigidity; my DIY gantry is not stable at higher feeds. You're right...
  2. louieatienza, That makes sense about the ramping...

    louieatienza, That makes sense about the ramping when you put it that way.
  3. When I was starting out I probably ran it at...

    When I was starting out I probably ran it at about 160 IPM at a .5" depth. Could very well have been a dull tool also. My DIY machine uses a router that I can't change the speed on.
  4. ger21, Firstly, thank you for the valid...

    ger21,

    Firstly, thank you for the valid points! If I'm saying some bunk stuff, I need to know.

    But please allow me to justify my statements for the sake of my pride.

    1. About running the...
  5. Awesome additions louieatienza! I don't have my...

    Awesome additions louieatienza! I don't have my Mach3 in CV mode. I've never tried it. I just read that it could round out square paths. Do you notice this at all?
  6. Five tips for creating faster and more efficient tool paths for your CNC wood router

    Hey everybody. I finished my DIY router table about 9 months ago, and looking back I would have appreciated the following tips as I was getting familiar with CAM programming for a wood router. It...
  7. Thread: FeatureCam

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    polterauer, try the link at the bottom of this...

    polterauer, try the link at the bottom of this page. That's the post that worked for me.
  8. Thread: FeatureCam

    by steet81
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    FeatureCAM for CNC wood router

    Hey everybody. This is my first post here, although I lurked for a long time during the build phase of my CNC. I'm wondering if there are any FC users who are programming for a wood router. It seems...
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