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I am a beginner, and I do not know what kinds of things your machine can do. But I can ask creative questions to help you jump-start your own ideas.

Is your machine suited for 2-D work on flat...

http://www.david-laserscanner.com/

Well, if you mount the webcam and the laser on the router to scan across an area, how will the DAVID software see any parallax at all? The DAVID software...

In a previous post someone said they were making money with their machine. Their post shows a domain name of-

http://www.benchrestjoystick.com

Looks like his domain went belly-up. It's an...

You're looking to get a speed control for your little motor, right? Here's a manual one at least until you can get something computerized.

In my area (west coast USA) we have retail stores called...

Greetings fellow wood enthusiasts!
From the beginning, what does a newbie need to know to figure out how big a spindle motor is needed for routing/cutting/milling wood on a decent gantry CNC?

For...

"What is it?"
From the http://www.extira.com website-
xtira is a revolutionary new-to-the-world material that is unique in three ways:

1. Extira is a panel product that resists moisture, rot and...

Googled "liquid nitrogen cooled tooling" and found this interesting article about some university research.

http://www.ctemag.com/dynamic.articles.php?id=156

Looks like my good idea was a...

Thanks for the referral, that number got me through to Lucas and he's talking to me.

http://HSDUSA.Com

Now, does anybody know if there yet exists a liquid nitrogen coolant type of toolhead...

MC-MotorSports,
Thank you for asking. :)
I'm looking at an XYZ gantry setup with up to 2800 ipm free traverse speed on X,Y, and something slower but more precise on the Z axis. Overall work area...

MC-MotorSports, you mentioned a lack of collet for some shrink-fit HSK tool holders. Are there both types of HSK tool holder available (collet and shrink-fit)?

Supposing a wood or plactic cutting...

Speed costs money, ok. I wanna go 2800 ipm or as close as a 5 hp (or less) spindle can get me. Feed rates depend on rpm speed and bit characteristics, but some (collets?) tool gripping devices lose...

Are collets part of the toolholders?
Do toolholders hold collets which hold the bits (like a dremel collet holds a drill bit?)

Thanks, I still need help with definitions and diagramming the...

Multiple screens can be aligned with registration pins. Square up the frames, use a long drill bit, drill through all frames down into the table surface. Do this on at least the two front corners,...

Hi,
Are you talking about remounting a tool back into the chuck in the same position without having to measure or realign the depth again?

I haven't done lathe work yet, so I don't know if this...

Precision: The HSK style of clamping system was mentioned (by a supplier) to be better for precision than the taper type.
(Comments or experiences anyone?)

Quick Change: The HSK-C type was also...

Seeking tool holder/changer info. Overview resources requested for quick change or automated tool changers.

Assuming a spindle for routing and cutting sheet stock such as wood, plastics, and light...

Thanks to all the helpful people here at CNCZone.Com, I've found these sites to be helpful for selecting cutters for wood and other materials. Feel free to let us know of any other suppliers you...

What spindle for a wood router? How big should it be to achieve a high feed rate? (Assume an extruded aluminum frame gantry and not "big iron.")

Who has one or can lead me to a supplier website?
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Sorry. I'm just a computer guy, a newbie in the world of CNC. So I asked where to find bits of that size. I don't (yet) know a "normal milling bit" if it bites me. :)

Do you have any suggestions...

Thanks for mentioning the NSK E3000 and tool changer, I think I'd like to check that out with the manufacturer!

Where do I look for bits for this thing? Any suggestions? I'm thinking of carving...

Greetings CNC enthusiasts!
What diameter or form-factor would you suggest is best for 2.5D routing/carving with a 12" maximum depth of cut? How wide or skinny should the spindle be? Do you have a...

Hi,
Here's what I found on the http://8020.net site, their "deflection calculator" download. Have fun!

http://8020.net/Design-Tools-26.asp

Sincerely,
DIY-Guy "Becoming a bit more dangerous...

Hi, just jumping into the thread here-

Regarding http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/prod...products_id=48

Thanks for the URL, except... they changed their site and that URL does not go to a...

How do we figure out what to buy if we're not already in the business?

From the viewpoint of newbies, where can we find tutorials and/or suppliers to explain what is needed to cut wood very fast?...

So you're using feedback to get a cruise control for your spindle, and wanting to send a "slow down" command to your positioners once you're pushing as fast as you can into the cut. Both parameters...

Thank you. Once a buyer makes a decision (based on resolution, accuracy, and repeatability) for certain equipment- How does a DIY (first time) builder verify that the equipment is doing what the...

8020 sounds like a way for a to build a table for people without welding experience.

Q: Does anyone know of any references to help with the design of such a table made from 8020? I'm assuming a...

Sam, I'm a newbie to this. Stepper machines are simpler because ...?

And servo machines are better, bigger, more accurate, or ...?

Software that runs different kinds of equipment is very...

Dear MartinW,
Thank you so much for the excellent reference posting, and it was entirely on topic too!

(It can be frustrating having instant email update subscription, once someone decides for...

Geoff, a human powered machine like you describe would be a nice addition to an energy poor shop, or any place labor is cheaper than electricity. What a nice CNC machine that would be if it were so...