If I was keeping it and didn't have 25 other projects going...Who knows, if I get it running I may set it up a s a dedicated plastic cutter.
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If I was keeping it and didn't have 25 other projects going...Who knows, if I get it running I may set it up a s a dedicated plastic cutter.
Yep, that looks like the easiest solution, the demo Mach 3. I do have a pile of old PC to run DOS on though, that I would give with the mill...LOL. Thanks!
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Yup. Thanks!
I have an old MaxNC 15 closed loop machine. Software can not be found. I'm actually selling this machine so I was hoping to get the original software. MaxNC is out of business. I know I can put a...
I sold it!
Thanks!
I have a 1720 for sale. It has the Flashcut CNC setup with ballscrews. I bought it partially disassembled and got it running but it still needs some work. It has most of a quadralift minus the method...
I'd guess 300 IPM would be fast when cutting. Whe I look at the MaxNC I can't imagine the ways lasting long at that speed. I was thinking of using linear bearings for everything. Cutting foam means I...
I was thinking about building a really fast 4 axis machine for the specific purpose of machining hard machinable foam. I have a MaxNC which works ok but is incredibly slow. It claims 50 in/min, seems...
Maybe this seems like a simple question. When I bought my 1720 Gold used and in pieces, my mill motor was off of the machine and the pulley was just sort of stuck on part way. No key in place. I...
Okay, now it makes sense. Thanks for the pics and the explanations! I have always thought you needed two switches one at each end, you have one switch with a ramp at each end. Might be a lot simpler....
Smallblock: The request for pics was for dgapilot. Thanks for the suggestion.
Grego
Anything would help, if you can upload those pictures that would help a bunch. How did you use one switch? Also what type of switches did you use?
I did look at the quill stop and it is the...
I have an old Shoptask 1720 Gold with a Flashcut CNC kit. I bought it a while back but like usual got sidetracked with other stuff until recently. It was in a state of semi-assembly when I bought it....
I need to get my lead screws and ways cleaned up and lubricated since this machine has been sitting for a long time. What type of oil do you use? Same stuff for the ways and oil cups? Lead screws?
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Sharpshooter,
When looking at the longer actuators I was wondering how well they would hold up. I used to have a satellite dish with one on it and it didn't have to work very hard. I may just get...
Another clue regarding whether the lift is home built. My tubes are 26" long so I can get 18" of potential travel. I don't know why I would ever need to raise the head that far and how stable it...
Yea, it looks like I have some sort of Frankenlift. Rather than rebuild the entire drive assy right off the bat, I'm looking at a linear actuator. I started a new thread to see if anyone has any...
Looking on ebay I see various types of salvaged linear actuators. So far I haven't see the right combination of force and travel but it is all wrapped in one package for between $50-$150. What do you...
The top plate of the sliding section is set up for two leadscrews. The bottom plate for the slider doesn't have holes for the leadscrews. The very top plate has the bearing for one.
I think in...
Aside from your mods, is that a stock quadralift? It looks different than mine in some ways. I'm sure I can rig up the twin lead screws, I just want to do it as painless as possible without takign...
I'm looking for some detailed pictures of the quadralift assembly. I have a 1720 Gold that I am reassembling with the quadralift. The previous owner used the swivel head and had the quadralift in a...