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    TIG to plasma conversion kits?

    I have searched the internet to no avail. Perhaps a member can shed some light on this matter.
    Question:
    how similar is the technology between a TIG welder and a plasma cutter?
    and the big...
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    Degreaser cleaners will leave a film residue and...

    Degreaser cleaners will leave a film residue and this will affect your finish, orange peel, bubbles etc..... Best recomended procedure is to glass bead or sandblast pieces and wipe down with Laquer...
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    If the cyclinder head sparkplug threads are to...

    If the cyclinder head sparkplug threads are to shallow, then the sparkplug threads protrude inside the combustion chamber (Ford defective part). that is where you will find that nice carbon build up...
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    video clip.....

    video clip.....
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    Finally!!!!!!!!

    Started building just about this time last year. At the Begining of summer, countless hurricane warnings and 3 hits to deal with, put the project aside for a few months (kinda hard to run a drill...
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    Some years back I copied a jighead that was no...

    Some years back I copied a jighead that was no longer in production:
    Using two joined aluminum blocks I drilled a 1/2" hole down the parting line....separated the two halves....poured JB weld epoxy...
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    The best BBQ ribs I have ever eaten ...brought...

    The best BBQ ribs I have ever eaten ...brought back 3 bottles of their sauce 'ol Billy's favorite BBQ place
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    I was in Arkansas (Conway, Springdale, and North...

    I was in Arkansas (Conway, Springdale, and North Little Rock) 3 weeks ago. I would have wired your shop for free if you would have taken me to Mc Clards for lunch.
  9. Is funny that I find this post...I too was...

    Is funny that I find this post...I too was thinking the same thing... 2 months ago I had to spend a few days from home but was dying to work on my power supply, I thought no wife no kids...plenty of...
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    Well when I first got this box I thought it was...

    Well when I first got this box I thought it was going to be huge, an overkill...then I started to run out of room pretty quickly lol.
    dimensions are 12 inches wide by 14 tall by 6 deep.
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    Yup saw those capacitors under 14 bucks not bad...

    Yup saw those capacitors under 14 bucks not bad at all....also looked at the small stepers for 6 dollars, great for messing around, maybe a mini engraver?, pcb dremel router? or small pen plotter for...
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    surplus mega place

    if you want to spend the next two hours looking at stuff you dont really need but want to buy two of them go here!

    http://www.surplussales.com/index.html
  13. Thread: Mach2 Help

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    THANK YOU!!!!!! :banana: I knew that posting...

    THANK YOU!!!!!! :banana:
    I knew that posting here would be alot faster than trying to figure it out on y own!
    I changed the G code F1.00 to F30.00 and the part will cut in about a minute.
    Thanks...
  14. Thread: Mach2 Help

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    Mach2 Help

    ok....tried everything so next step is to ask someone who actually knows.
    using Geckos 201's and Mach2 mill....controller box hooked up to steppers have great speed on motors and everything works...
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    Deep cryogenic has its merits especially in...

    Deep cryogenic has its merits especially in cutting tools and extending tool life. This process creates a denser, more uniform grain structure that allows heat to be dissipated more quickly and...
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    Lmao Yneeb nailed it …in order to provide power...

    Lmao Yneeb nailed it …in order to provide power to the wheels you will still need to combust the same amount of air/fuel this is set by the cubic inches (liters) of the engine. A combustion engine...
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    you might want to pick one up like...

    you might want to pick one up like this...toroidal ...Can't beat the $15.00 price considering that they sell between $100 - $200..unwrap the outer primaries (easy job) and rewind with 12 or 14gauge...
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    2MS good Idea! I forgot all about the...

    2MS good Idea! I forgot all about the spindle/router power....and I thought I was done with the box....hmmm, where is my hole saw?
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    Well, it almost seems like you need a CNC machine...

    Well, it almost seems like you need a CNC machine to build a CNC machine!

    Router clamp, motor bases, ball screw bearing holders....etc....
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    Also, has anyone considered using a "Key Cabinet"...

    Also, has anyone considered using a "Key Cabinet" (see picture) for a project box. You know the ones. They are usually mounted on the wall in car dealerships, rental agencies, hotels/motels, etc. ...
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    according to the G201 manual from Gecko Drive; If...

    according to the G201 manual from Gecko Drive; If the power supply is more than 1 foot (300mm) away from the drive a 470uF capacitor must be connected across the G201's power supply terminals. Keep...
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    Thanks Ben! I will take your suggestion and post...

    Thanks Ben! I will take your suggestion and post in the gallery as well.
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    Schematic, kept it simple shows only one drive.

    Schematic, kept it simple shows only one drive.
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    Finished wiring! Tested with one motor runs nice!...

    Finished wiring! Tested with one motor runs nice! :banana:

    Drakesis, asked what type of motor connectors,
    Motor connectors:
    Tyco/Electronics part#743-1 / 4 Position Panel Mount Shell Size11...
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    After speaking with Mariss (Gecko Drives) he...

    After speaking with Mariss (Gecko Drives) he suggested that I lower my voltage to 24v, anymore and I would be generating alot of heat. So, I unwrapped my toroidal and removed about 30% of the...
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    mdreitzusa...don't let these guys pop your...

    mdreitzusa...don't let these guys pop your ballon! lol I think is a great idea!
    It is true about the work piece, as long as you have a constant surface and no 3d cutting it should work great. there...
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    Just got off the phone speaking with Marris from...

    Just got off the phone speaking with Marris from Gecko drives. Apparently the tabs on the Gecko drives where placed there to attach an AMD 50mm heat sink and fan.
    so....I did not come up with any...
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    Well I am still in the layout phase, when I do...

    Well I am still in the layout phase, when I do wiring I work of my head (wiring diagrams frustrate me) however a simple brief for now is:
    two main switches one for the Toroidal transformer.
    power...
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