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    Good luck with your build! I have built the 25 x...

    Good luck with your build!
    I have built the 25 x 37 Dual Leadscrew Machine from Solsylva. The plans were great!
    I would like to build the 24 x 48 Rack and Pinion, to get the cutting speed up. My...
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    My concern would be Human performance at -4 . My...

    My concern would be Human performance at -4 .
    My shop gets down to about 40. And I thought that was cold.
    How do work in that temp?

    Cheers,
    Tom
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    Great Job!, You will enjoy the using machine! ...

    Great Job!, You will enjoy the using machine!

    Cheers!
    Tom
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    Looks good! It's a lot of fun just building the...

    Looks good!
    It's a lot of fun just building the darn things let alone running them.
    I'm thinking about building Solsylva's new 24 x 48 Rack and Pinion Machine.

    Enjoy the build!

    Tom
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    For what it's worth, There is a good article on...

    For what it's worth,
    There is a good article on building simple dampers on David Steele's website:
    http://solsylva.com/cnc/dampers.shtml

    I made the ones using the 2 1/2" casters for my CNC...
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    Chad, Thanks , Thats a great help. saves me a...

    Chad,

    Thanks , Thats a great help. saves me a lot of researching. I had gone to Gardner where I found 1/8 collets that fit. But they don't carry the bearings.

    Thanks again,
    Tom
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    flyboy1015 Did you find the bearings for your...

    flyboy1015

    Did you find the bearings for your Bosch Colt?
    Mine just cra**ed out last night. I would be interested in repairing this one rather than buying another new one. Although I would try a...
  8. That's a pretty cool Laser! Definitely on my...

    That's a pretty cool Laser!
    Definitely on my list of things to do!

    Thanks for the video
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    Poll: On my CNC router I can run X at 50, I can only...

    On my CNC router I can run X at 50, I can only get Y to 40 & Z to 35. But I keep them all at 35 for more reliability.
  10. Jeremy So far I like it fine. Seems to have...

    Jeremy

    So far I like it fine. Seems to have enough power.
    I used the plumbers strap recommended in the plans. However after testing I added a second strap a little lower to keep the router from...
  11. Yes it is a workmate. Surprisingly the table...

    Yes it is a workmate. Surprisingly the table doesn't bounce at all.
    I do plan on building a dedicated bench for it though. (another future project!)
  12. The whole machine is as per David Steele's plans...

    The whole machine is as per David Steele's plans with no intentional deviations.
  13. Ok, I finally finished! :banana: I did a...

    Ok, I finally finished! :banana:

    I did a quick tuning, the x runs at 20, the y & z run at 30. (I'll have to work on the x some more)
    I loaded the sample Pub sign from Vcarve, and let err rip!...
  14. Your machines are all great looking! -- Wow! I...

    Your machines are all great looking! -- Wow!
    I have just mounted the Y gantry. I'll have to dig up a camera and send some pics. It seems to take forever when you can only spend 3-4 hours a week...
  15. kosymailman; Your machine really looks good!...

    kosymailman;

    Your machine really looks good!
    I am just finishing the z-axis on mine. I have not had enough time to work on it like I would like to.
    It's a good thing you gave up the laptop. I...
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    Poll: I am currently building the Sosylva CNC router. I...

    I am currently building the Sosylva CNC router. I am about 30% done.

    Cheers
    PiperTom
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    Poll: I go to the DIY-CNC Router Table Machines. I am...

    I go to the DIY-CNC Router Table Machines.
    I am currently building my own and need all the help I can get!

    Cheers
    PiperTom
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    Poll: I have ema 23's on both my Taig mill and Sherline...

    I have ema 23's on both my Taig mill and Sherline lathe. I plan on using 23's on a CNC router I am building.

    Cheers
    PiperTom
  19. Poll: I currently have a Taig 2019CR mill, and a...

    I currently have a Taig 2019CR mill, and a Sherline lathe w/ 17" bed, both CNC.
    I also am building a CNC router.

    Cheers
    PiperTom
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    Poll: I have the Taig 2019CR mill, and Sherline Lathe...

    I have the Taig 2019CR mill, and Sherline Lathe with 17" bed. both with CNC.

    Cheers
    PiperTom
  21. Hi Guys, I've been lurking on this site for a...

    Hi Guys,

    I've been lurking on this site for a couple of weeks now. All of you have inspired me to try building one of Sosylva’s CNC routers. I ordered the plans on Weds 8/2 and I'm looking forward...
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