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I have been reading some posts concerning people who used bolts and epoxy to build tables for their CNC builds and they were adding stainless steel powder to the epoxy. I was wondering if anyone knew...

That is what it came down to, just replacing the Z cable.

Well, my machine is running again as of last night. I finally found the correct 4 pin xlr connectors for the back of the controller, but I couldn't get my JSM SM connectors to fit on the end of my...

I have found that the four pin connector in this kit is a match for what came on my 6040 machine.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0188DMF3A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I...

Thanks I will give that a try. Would you mind sending a link to the driver card schematic?

You wouldn't happen to know what kind of connector it is that they use on the Z axis to connect the stepper to the cable would you? I am not having a lot of luck with their tech support and I would...

Yes, I switched the connectors on the back of the machine.

I can go back and try the pulse width. If I remember correctly it says to enter a value from 0 to 5 and all of the axes are at 5.
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Well, I went by this morning and switched the X and Z axes. The Z is still showing the same problem and the X worked fine while connected to the Z port.

So at this point should I assume I am...

I have the beige box.

By swapping the axis, do you mean to switch the motor cables between the x and z axes?

Today I tried another computer running LinuxCNC and another running XP with Mach 3 using the parallel ports and the Z behaved oddly on both. The Mach 3 had the same issue as the Mach 3 computer using...

Thanks Chronomill,

It is definitely electrical. If I press the PgUp or PgDn key it starts moving the Z-Axis the entire time I hold down the key in the same direction. The direction is just not...

Hello,

I am using Mach 3 with a UC100 connected to a Chinese 6040T CNC router.

Everything has been running fine until this afternoon. The machine was in the middle of a lengthy beveling...

Does anyone know what female connector type goes with the 5 pin connector on the board?

Hello Mercury049,

I am considering a laser cutter and I was wondering if you could tell me some about your experience with this laser assembly and what you are using it for.

Also, did the...

Hello Riverotter,

What do you want to be able to do with this router? I understand you want to learn with it so I am assuming you want to learn how to design in CAD and create gcode from those...

A few months I bought a couple of the NSK SH35 block and rail kits that Automation Overstock has had on special. (Part number SH350756GLC2W01P63)

I have been thinking about using a set on a small...

I was wondering if anyone has used products from CNCStreet.com.

If so, what are your thoughts on them?

Thanks!

Thanks for all of the information!

After doing some additional research over the weekend, I think I am going to go with cutting struts with a radial arm saw and stick to using the CNC router to...

I was wondering if anyone had experience using a cnc router to create geodesic domes.

I am interested in trying to build one by cutting the entire structure out of plywood to basically make a...

I wanted to thank you guys again. I picked up a step drill at Harbor Freight and ground the shank down to fit into the collet. My router constructed of poplar was not stiff enough to drill all the...

Thanks for the suggestions. My step drills and center drill won't fit in the collet. I am considering picking up a cheap one at Harbor Freight and grinding the shank down to fit. I did try a quarter...

I have a CNC router that I built a couple of years ago mostly out of wood a couple of years ago.

I am now wanting to build something stronger and I am needing to make some parts out of steel.
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I am in the Charlotte, NC area.

Hello,

A few years ago I purchased a Harbor Freight 7x10 lathe with the intention of converting it to CNC operation. Things got busy and I never got around to it. I am now an empty nester and have...

It looks like the AutomationOverstock LG stock is dwindling and a lot of the sizes only have the "T" track that mounts from the bottom remaining and I think that would be a bit too much frustration...

I have been hanging around here for right at 5 years contemplating a CNC mill and a CNC router.

I actually built a Solsylva 13x9 small router from poplar a couple of years ago. It wasn't a wasted...

Currently with the sale and a 20% coupon I can purchase the Harbor Freight 44991 for $440.00.

The solid column Little Machine Shop version is currently on sale for $600.00.

Any suggestions on...

Hello Thunder,

I was wondering what you ended up using and how it worked out.

Thanks!

Thank You!

The "Quick-Release Button Connectors for Telescoping Tubing" were exactly what I was looking for!

I am working on a project using adjustable legs and I am trying to find out where to purchase parts for making "buttons" for telescoping adjustable legs where the button pops out from an internal...