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    Re: Concrete VMC

    That is really coming along!! Will the tool changer have an enclosure or be exposed to the coolant and flying chips?
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    I can't tell you how many projects I've seen stall out and the OPs disappear. To see all the axis installed and running, simply outstanding. And those robotics images, holy ****.
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    Filling the gap while it's mounted or via the leveling technique you used on the bed?

    And another way to look at wm's question is are there specific projects/products you have in mind?
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    Still working on the head design?
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    Just a little "tappy tap tap tap"
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    Crowbar against wall to remind the mill who's the boss.
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    I have some serious spindle envy now.. :(
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    Now you're just spoiling us! :p

    A bit confused. The holes in the steel bar are for the linear rail or the bolts that anchor the bar into the base? Wasn't clear in that I see holes in the first...
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    Re: Assistance Identifying Min-Lathe

    Excellent suggestion and perhaps answers "why were they removed".
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    Re: Assistance Identifying Min-Lathe

    Make sure it powers on and variable speed works. Make sure it is stopped completely before trying to run in opposite direction. If that don't work (and it's not simple fix like the fuse), I...
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    Re: Assistance Identifying Min-Lathe

    I'm really not sure. I have zero experience or knowledge, yet. I assume nothing on that list as the pictures show exactly what I got.[/QUOTE]

    Oh, you're missing the cross slide screw entirely,...
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    Re: Assistance Identifying Min-Lathe

    Little Machine Shop Minilathe Compare
    They also sell many parts and upgrades

    Mini lathe home page
    His videos on youtube
    Mini Lathe YouTube Videos

    Varmint Al's Mini lathe page

    There used...
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    Man, you rock'n it!! What is the grove down the back for? I'm assuming the tubes are for counterweights?

    I don't recall that you've touched much on the molds. Cutting with tablesaw? How are...
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    Placement of the holes suggest no, but you could drill from the side and fill with sand.
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    Yeah, 350KG is something you don't want hitting the ground, let alone your foot.

    I've seen some designs that have pvc through the base for sliding through lifting rods or straps. Indents under...
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    Looking forward to seeing those forms stripped!! Fingers crossed!!
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    1) Make sure table is stout enough for the weight.
    2) Brace the long sides so they don't bow outward from the pressure
    3) Clay or caulking to radius the joints to help keep epoxy contained within...
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    Re: Concrete VMC

    Sihts about to get real!
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    Re: CNC router build

    Pizza oven?
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    Re: Installing a new water heater...

    They're to keep the water from contacting the nipple. You want to leave them in place, or replace the nipples with brass.
  21. Re: Recommendations for 30mm Linear Rail Bearing

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq7fpz8hoyY
  22. Re: Welding up free T-slot extrusion instead of bolting together a frame?

    I see what you did there...
  23. Re: Recommendations for 30mm Linear Rail Bearing

    There's a harbor freight 25% off coming up for easter. Get some type of dust collection going and very carefully open and clean those bearings.
  24. Re: Grinding welding seams; grinding stone or cartridge roll

    My local welding shop had these, I picked up a few.
    387012

    SVSEEKER was using something like this
    387014
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    Re: Production sanding

    They appear to be the same height which makes it easy to route a bunch with a vacuum table. Lay out a bunch on a plywood panel. Draw the outline and some of the holes for alignment pins. Also...
  26. Re: Epoxy Granite In Practice (Mineral Casting, Polymer Concrete)

    Yes, the rail only has a hole for the bolt to go through. Something must anchor the bolt (and thus the rail) to the casting. You can think of the bar here as the insert in your drawering; only much...
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    Re: Cold Weather & Chinese Spindle

    What are you using for the water cooling?
  28. Re: Epoxy Granite In Practice (Mineral Casting, Polymer Concrete)

    Anchor a steel bar in the epoxy that the rail mounts to.

    383564

    Lot more detail photos in this thread:
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/epoxy-granite/252784-cnc.html
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    Re: Large Epoxy Granite Vertical CNC Mill

    If you left click on the person's name, then select 'view profile', you can see their last activity date. June of 2017 in this case.
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    Re: My Newest Desktop machine

    There used to be a folder on microcarve.com with all sorts of files, but my google fu isn't finding it.

    Have you ruled out the extruded desktop machines?
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