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    Rotary 4th Axis for small CNC router?

    Looking to purchase a 4th axis rotary ( not indexer ) with tailstock for a CanCam D23 Minitron Router, 24" x 36" with 9" clearance under the gantry. I dont think I'll need to swing anymore than 6"...
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    CNC Router Reviews

    Looking to purchase a small CNC router, hobby shop . . .travel range approx 24" x 36". Anyone know a site where I can find comparative reviews? Or share their own experiences? All thoughts are...
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    M&H Spindle Probe ?

    Trying to use a M&H probe in "auto" mode on a DMC 3-axis mill. The problem I'm having . . when we call this probe out in auto mode with tool change "T1M6" the machine just hangs up. If we call the...
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    Vortech CNC Router Info

    Thinking about buying a router for my home hobby shop.
    Are there any Vortech CNC router owners out there that would like to share their experiences with this machine?
  5. Thread: Schiavi CNC

    by SheldonB
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    Schiavi CNC

    We have a Schiavi Model HFB 220/3 bending machine.

    I'm trying to locate a North American service/sales contact to help us out with our current problem or anyone else who can offer suggestions.
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    General CNC 24x36 Router

    Does anyone have any experience with the general CNC junior routers. I'm strongly considering purchasing a router within a year or so and wonder how they measure up to others, please specify.
    I'm...
  7. Thread: Drill Press

    by SheldonB
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    Drill Press

    Looking to purchase a geared head drill press for light to medium duty metal work. Spindle to have a MT3 or MT4 taper with drill capacity 1.25" to 1.5". Can anyone recommend a quality machine that...
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    Z Travel ?

    Great looking build . . . what Z travel are you looking for with this design, gantry on top not using side plates?
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    Need Design Plans

    I'm looking to build a CNC 3-axis router and required plans for approx. 4'x4' table. I have access to metal cutting machines and CAD software. My preference would be to build the a rigid metal frame...
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    Drilling 316 Stainless Plate

    Any suggestions on tooling for the drilling & tapping of 316 plate. Hole size range from 1/8" to 1/2". Parts being done on a CNC mill.
    HSS, Cobalt or Carbide ? or any combination. If anyone is...
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    TOS with iTNC 530 HEIDENHAIN

    Is this possible using ISO programming format.
    I want to use a drill cycle (G200 for example) and use the "W" axis for motion, keep the "Z" fixed and drill with the W?
    How does one tell the control...
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    Go Talon

    Thanks Wade . . . I purchased a Talon . . . haven't used it a lot yet . . . but from what I can tell its a great chuck!

    Sheldon
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    Wood lathe tools ?

    Can anyone recommend a good middle of the road bowl turning set . . . not too $$ . . . what "bowl" tools should it include?
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    Wood Lathe Chuck ?

    Can anyone recommend a good quality self-centering chuck
    for a Craftsman 2hp, 15" swing lathe, 1"-8tpi. I want to get into bowl turning.
    I have looked at the Supernova, Talon & Barracuda on-line. I...
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    Thermwood Router Table Repair

    Looking for suggestions on what type of tools to use for drill & milling the hard organic composite table on our router (press oats or??).
    Has anyone had any success in drill or milling these types...
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    Lapping Compound

    Can anyone recommened a compound for lapping hard bronze to stainless steel? When selecting a lapping compound should one use a producted with respect to the harder surface?
    Any lapping theroy is...
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    Haas VF8-50 Taper Tool Release Problems

    Need help trouble shooting tool change knock-out. Has anyone experienced a problem with a decrease in force within the knock-out actuator resulting in tools not releasing. If so, what component in...
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    5"-4un Internal Thread Specifications

    Hi . . anyone know of a site to download free or purchased thread specifications on large internal unified screw threads. 5"dia-4un
    What I've seen go up to 4" dia only.:confused:
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    Thanks . . . shift "O" or "N" . . . didn't do it....

    Thanks . . . shift "O" or "N" . . . didn't do it. This gives an "*" with shift "N" giving a "Q" . . . as show on the keypad.
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    Inserting Brackets () on 18-T Control

    Does anyone know how to enter round brackets ( ? ) on the 18-T series at the control?
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