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    Re: www.machsupport.com - down ?

    I don't think so. I used the Email address that Mactec54 posted and sent them an Email that I received an reply to. They opened a trouble ticket and I was able to use the link to view the ticket. I...
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    Re: www.machsupport.com - down ?

    Thanks for the info. I'll see where this gets me.
    Dave
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    Re: www.machsupport.com - down ?

    both foxfire and Edge give same results.

    I have even tried to send an email to [email protected] that bounced.

    could you see if you can find a good email for them and forward it to...
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    Re: www.machsupport.com - down ?

    I think I am cursed. Still no go for me out west.
    Dave
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    Re: www.machsupport.com - down ?

    Stan
    No go it just timed out here. Maybe there west coast server is still down.
    Dave
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    Re: www.machsupport.com - down ?

    Stan
    do you have the URL you used. I just tried again 12:18 your time 9:18 pst for me with no go.
    Dave
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    Re: www.machsupport.com - down ?

    I think it is down again. I've not been able to log on for a week now.
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    Re: Most intricate parts possible, 3 & 4 axis

    I did this for the steam inlets for an oil separator for a model steam plant on a RC scale model of a stern wheeler. It required 2 different Gcode files. One for the flanges and one for the final...
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    Re: PCNC 440 vs 770 vs ??? for newbie

    I also have a 770 with 4th axis. The 440 was only a gleam in tormachs eye. From what I have seen on YouTube reviews of the 440 it looks to be a very good machine. As was stated earlier if you...
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    Re: quick 770 spindle question

    My 770 goes to 10200 with no problems.

    Dave
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    Re: Question for Pickled

    Mike Sr

    Yes we are doing things close to the same. One difference is I do most of my fixtures clamped to the table and not much work in the vise. I also use fixtures in my 4th axis. I do a lot of...
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    Re: Question for Pickled

    I do a lot of fixtures to hold material for machining. I will draw the fixture in 3D CAD and pull it into Sprutcam9 as a part first to make the fixture. Then I will pull it into sprut as a fixture...
  13. Thread: Vise squad

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    Re: Vise squad

    Michael

    PM sent.

    Dave
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    Re: TORMACH PROBE OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

    When You need a beta tester or are ready to start selling them let me know. I want one ASAP.

    Dave
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    Re: PASSIVE PROBE ACCURACY ISSUE

    One difficulty is having a break away that is strong enough so the flex that Keen found in the first place is taken care of but will release when you need it to. Then how do you release in the Z...
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    Re: PASSIVE PROBE ACCURACY ISSUE

    Keen
    I'd be glad to be a beta tester for you. Just send me a couple and I'll see if I can break them :)

    Dave
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    Re: Hacking PathPilot In Depth VIDEO

    I'm sorry but I find your video very confusing. With all the "I think I did it this way" and " I'm not sure where I did that". You may want to write a script that starts from the beginning and lays...
  18. Re: Overwhelmed with CAD/CAM. Suggestions for a beginner?

    Caleb

    Here is a link to a guy that does a lot of stone engraving. From the X-Carve forum. https://discuss.inventables.com/t/granite-and-marble-stone-engraving/12222

    Dave
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    Re: Trico Fluid in a FogBuster......

    Do you have a link to your enclosure build?

    Dave
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    Re: Feature requests

    Why do you want a screen saver. Screen savers were for old cathode ray tube monitors that are long gone.

    Dave
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    Caleb

    First and foremost, dump Easel on your X-Carve. It is garbage. If you want to use your X-Carve to learn CNC while you wait for your lathe then use Fusion360 and the built in CAM to generate...
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    Re: Trico Fluid in a FogBuster......

    Andrew

    No problem. This is one of the main reasons that problems come up on all forums. The typed word has no emotion so the reader does not know that what is typed is in jest or meant to hurt. I...
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    Re: Trico Fluid in a FogBuster......

    Andrew

    Are you aiming this at me. " Yes, insert whatever thought is running through you little adolescent brain" If so I'm 67 years old and I've been machining and repairing equipment for most of...
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    Re: Trico Fluid in a FogBuster......

    Ray
    I've been using a fog buster for several years now with no problems at all. I use Kool Mist 77 and the information I find says it does have a lubricating component.

    Kool Mist Formula "77" for...
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    Re: TAPPING A TTS HOLDER

    IMT

    I have sprutCAM9 so I will have to look into that. Please clarify "reverse the sign on X and I" . Cutting tool on right side so the cutting edge will be facing away from me.

    Did you build...
  26. Re: Invitation To Start An Open Source Path Pilot Group

    Race

    Watched the video. I note that the only tab I could see when you showed the PP screen was MAIN. Are all the other tabs there just not showing for some reason.
    OK I watched the video again...
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    Re: PASSIVE PROBE ACCURACY ISSUE

    This video should be required watching for all owners that have a passive probe. I'm going to go watch it again.

    Dave
  28. Re: Invitation To Start An Open Source Path Pilot Group

    What version of PP did you use as your host. was it 1.9.2 I would like to do the same for my router when I get it built.

    Dave
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    Re: TAPPING A TTS HOLDER

    Steve
    What CAM program are you using that will let you turn a part in the mill. Also how are you arranging your tooling so you can do more than one op to the part. I have some small shafts for a...
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    Re: PASSIVE PROBE ACCURACY ISSUE

    Keen
    That is one fine looking probe tip. I'll bet the ones with a carbide ball will be even better.

    Dave

    PS just sent you and Email.
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