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    More likely if it's a new problem the table is...

    More likely if it's a new problem the table is not perfectly leveled?
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    Re: Opinions before I buy AVID

    I'm no expert in electricity, but since I have a 36v PS, can I not buy another 36v PS and wire them in series? I seem to remember that this was ok, but diodes were required? Also, I ended up buying...
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    Re: Avid CNC -> Any frame only buyers?

    If you set up a Joe's CNC, them I'm pretty sure you can handle doing your own controller :) I am kind of doing what you are doing, except I am using a bunch of my "yard sale" stuff I have laying...
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    Re: Opinions before I buy AVID

    Hate to double post, but just found some used NEMA 34 AVID steppers on Ebay. Got all 4 for $150...so I'm excited. Even if they have some miles on them...I have never had a stepper fail...so I feel...
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    Re: Opinions before I buy AVID

    That is kind of where I am at...go as big as possible. If I decide to make it longer later on I can, but going wider doesn't seem cost effective. Plus I like the idea of being able to toss a sheet...
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    I have really been digging into the options if I...

    I have really been digging into the options if I do not buy a stand. For almost the same money as a 4x4 with a stand, I could go to a 5x5 machine. I have never done much with Baltic Birch, but...
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    Re: Opinions before I buy AVID

    I can "weld", but...more of a farm welder than anything. It would be much more true and square if I made a wood base. Its about10-14 weeks lead time. It would give me plenty of time to build a...
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    Re: Opinions before I buy AVID

    I have gone back and forth a bunch on the stand idea. Maybe I will revisit it again, but I really like the idea of the integrated stand. It would seem it adds some rigidity to the system,...
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    Re: Opinions before I buy AVID

    Thanks Ger21. Those would be an upgrade for the NEMA 23's and still save me close to $100 so great option. The main reason I'd be running the 36v supply is because I already have it :) I think the...
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    Opinions before I buy AVID

    I have been following AVID for so long...I have the owners cell phone number from when it was just him running it. I have come close to pulling the trigger a few times, but life has always kind of...
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    I have an older Shopbot that runs these and the...

    I have an older Shopbot that runs these and the other day I turned it on for the first time in a month or so just to move the axis around, and one axis was very noisy and had no holding torque. So...
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    If you want the parts on your machine to look...

    If you want the parts on your machine to look like they were made in a high school shop class, and the customer service of an inner city DMV...then by all means Nate at Fineline is your guy.
  13. To the O.P. you are making the right choice in...

    To the O.P. you are making the right choice in staying away. I don't have any experience with Avid but they have a long track record. Nate used to be sort of partners with Arron from Avid/Cncrp way...
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    Re: Mach 4 Users

    I have been thinking about going to mach4. Anything I need to look out for vs mach3?
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    Either way... whatever happens...I'll know what...

    Either way... whatever happens...I'll know what to do next :)...I just want to keep it simple and solve as many problems in one swoop as I can. The machine is up on the stand from Fine line...which...
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    Yes it is a Saturn 2x4'. I think there are 5...

    Yes it is a Saturn 2x4'. I think there are 5 cross members. I don't know if I would re weld or make some plates and bolt it.
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    The linear bearings are chtr. Not sure about the...

    The linear bearings are chtr. Not sure about the ball screws and nut.

    http://m.chtrmotion.com/ball-type-linear-guides/linear-motion-guides.html

    They are a knock off of THK brand. If you look...
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    I am going to cut the cross members right down...

    I am going to cut the cross members right down the middle. This will allow the frame rails to be parallel. If I just get the rails parallel then the drives at least on one side will be misaligned. ...
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    Re: Lack of Fineline response to its customers

    Seems to me that as Nate got closer and closer to shutting down, he decided to just send out whatever junk he still had in inventory to whoever hadn't figured out that he is a total scum bag.
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    Thanks Gary, Yes it's pretty light weight. ...

    Thanks Gary,
    Yes it's pretty light weight. But it is very comparable to the cncrouterparts.com basic benchtop unit, which also uses the same size extrusions for construction and lead screws. I...
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    I realize I have asked for a lot of input and not...

    I realize I have asked for a lot of input and not done anything about it yet. I have a 2 yr old and a 4 yr old and work about 70 hours a week. There is not much time left over to tinker. I don't...
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    I'm embarrassed to say I have always been...

    I'm embarrassed to say I have always been measuring from rail to rail but it occurred to me to measure a few other points on the frame. One end is over an 1/8" wider than the other. Hahaha...if I...
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    Hi BobL. Thanks for taking a look. Did you ever...

    Hi BobL.
    Thanks for taking a look. Did you ever have any luck?
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    I have been looking at the desktop Pro. I talked...

    I have been looking at the desktop Pro. I talked to Avid and the sales person said I should really see no difference between the desktop and the pro full size routers when milling aluminum. Looking...
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    I get exactly what you are saying and it does...

    I get exactly what you are saying and it does make more sense and is a better long term solution. The leveling screws are a good idea. Would you put them on both sides of the rail or just one side?...
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    Hey Dan and others, Swapping the parts would...

    Hey Dan and others,
    Swapping the parts would not be super hard to an extrusion. I suppose I worry about the "good money after bad". I will contact Nate and see if he will send me an extrusion....
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    I did not buy a plug and play. I am using an...

    I did not buy a plug and play. I am using an Arduino based controller feeding Automation Technologies 542(I think) drivers to nema23 steppers.
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    I am in Raleigh NC. I would entertain an offer....

    I am in Raleigh NC. I would entertain an offer. Not sure what to do yet.
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    https://photos.app.goo.gl/xWknwjqbCP7bBbZk8 ...

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/xWknwjqbCP7bBbZk8

    That is a link to more pics. The more I dig in the more depressing this gets. When I bought the machine we had just moved into a new house and our son...
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    Another long day at work. Sorry will try and get...

    Another long day at work. Sorry will try and get pics tomorrow.
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