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    Using a cnc mill as a lathe

    Hello

    I have a small bf20 cnc milling machine.

    I would like to turn a part using the milling machine and wondered if anybody
    has done this.

    I was thinking of doing somthing like the...
  2. Thread: Hoss's G0704

    by sgman
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    B5 20 Cnc mill

    Hello

    I have a ct129 Milling machine (bf20 style) and installed a phase one cnc kit on by bolting on some steppers and using the stock lead screws exaclty like you have done

    Now I need to...
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    Hello I have a ct129 milling machine and did a...

    Hello

    I have a ct129 milling machine and did a stage 1 cheap setup using a belt drives
    hobby cnc board and original acme screw threads

    I want to stage 2 it using many of the items used on this...
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    bf20 cnc mill miss stepping

    Hello

    I was calibrating my new converted bf20 mill using mach3 and have been getting miss steps when I run the calibrating program!

    I am using 125 in/oz motors belt driven at 2:1 ratio! the...
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    trying my hobby cnc board with emc

    Hello

    I want to try the hobbycnc board with Emc

    Did you get your setup to work with Emc and Hobbypro board

    Thanks

    Steven G
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    low cost 4 axis maching software

    Hello

    I am trying to find low cost 4 axis cam software

    Does anybody know where I can get 4 axis software for around 500.00 US

    Thanks

    Steven G
  7. Thread: Busy Bee MT3

    by sgman
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    CT129

    Hello

    I have an CT129 and want to CNC it!

    If you are in the process of buying parts maybe I could order the same parts and combine out experience

    Same thing for me here I would like to step...
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    BF20 Style cnc kit available

    Hello

    I have a BF20 Style mill that I would like to convert to a Cnc machine

    Does anybody know where I can get a complete kit ?

    Thanks

    Steven G
  9. I need help to convert this BF20 Milling machine

    Hello

    I am looking for someone who has done a cnc conversion for a BF20 Style milling machine

    I purchased this milling machine from Busybee its a CT129
    ...
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    Purchased a ct129

    Hello

    I have purchased a ct129 from busy bee tools in canada

    http://busybeetools.ca/cgi-bin/picture10?&NETID=1154520317081808128&NTITEM=CT129

    I want to cnc it so if anybody else in canada is...
  11. Thread: Taige versus X2

    by sgman
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    Taige versus X2

    Hello

    So what is the best machine for its size, I am comparing a Taige and a X2. Which machine is more stout and capable to cut everything from stainless to Plastic.

    I understand the work...
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    Hi Jaxmann

    Thanks for the tip, I did find out that Busybee had the better deal with the
    CT129.

    I was wondering if you have plans to cnc the ct129, and if you have found a nice conversion kit for it?
    ...
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    attention ataxy

    ataxy

    Did you refit your bf20 to cnc?

    And if you did can you tell me how to cnc it..:)

    I think the best deal is busy bee for 1098.00 FOB Vancouver (where I live)

    I need to wait until the...
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    Thats to bad about the machine being an X2,...

    Thats to bad about the machine being an X2, (Should have read the fine print before I jumped)

    I guess I will need to investigate the alternatives (This has not being an easy selection to determine...
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    Hello Thanks for the tip about getting a...

    Hello

    Thanks for the tip about getting a machine from Garant Machinery

    Awesome deal,,,$999.00 (with a stand) Plus Busy Bee wont have any (until the end of April)

    I need to pay for shipping...
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    Here is the direct website access

    Hello

    Here is the direct website access for the BF20 type machine I am interested in


    http://busybeetools.ca/cgi-bin/picture10?&NETID=2034160224081773829&NTITEM=CT129

    Thanks for any help
    ...
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    Converting a BF20

    Hello

    I believe I found a BF20 Equivalent from Busy Bee Tools in Canada

    Its a Model Number -CT129.

    It can be found at this website - http://busybeetools.ca

    Is this an exact equivalent to...
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    Hi Viper

    Hi Viper

    Hey thanks for the build kit spec you send me.


    I can get the grizzley x3 unit

    I can get the cnc fusion kit you specified
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    I live in vancovuer so I can buy the mill in...

    I live in vancovuer so I can buy the mill in bellingham, washington, and pick it up myself (I think I can clear customs right at the border station)

    I understand about the warranty, but I am more...
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    I need to find a four axis cnc package for this mill setup

    Hello

    I can buy a grizzly machine model

    (1) g0463 milling machine 950.00
    (1) h6195 rotary table 79.00

    I need to find a 4 axis mill setup ready to install on this milling machine...
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    Hello I found a xendoll lathe cnc and cnc...

    Hello

    I found a xendoll lathe cnc and cnc milling machine (both 3 axis) c/w software ,stepper motors, 3 axis controller.

    all I think for around 3000.00 (waiting for price)

    both these are...
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    I think the best Mill for me will be an X3 size...

    I think the best Mill for me will be an X3 size Mill

    I need to be able to cut steel and have a reasonable "range" of cutting depths, speeds, etc.

    Now the question is if I "do" an x3 mill I want...
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    Should I do a mill or lathe

    Hello

    Is a lathe more versatile than a mill.

    I am a mechanical designer needing to prototype small aluminum parts

    I definelty need to turn parts and I need a fairly small area to do some...
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    How about a xendoll

    Thanks for the imput, I will stay away from building my own.

    I found a complete mini cnc including software from xendoll (out of china) for 1500.00

    Its a sherline knockoff but complete with...
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    Want to make a cnc mill for under 2000.00

    Hello

    I want to build a cnc mill for under 2000.00

    I have looked at all the small benchtop mills like sherline and taige

    I am trying see if I could make a robust machine than those yet small...
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