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The issue isn't getting the material to stick to the glass (I'm using the decoart paint), the issue is getting fine detail since I have to trace over the etched lines AND surrounding area.

The...

I have a springloaded diamond drag bit that I am using to engrave some glass cups. The result is ok, but rather faint (these are very fine lines)

I would like to color the engraved lines in a...

Wrong section. My apologies.

I'm using darkon's stuff (they also sold gunsmith stuff too which is why that's on their site) and am quite happy with it. I started out with their low profile manual collets and then flipped to the...

This could be a software, hardware, OR mechanical issue. You're going to have fun..

-First thing I would do is disable accounting for backlash. It's just one more variable in this mix
-Next I...

Hey Folks, it's been a while

A ways back I had someone who purchased a tachometer unit from me for a SX2 mill return it in the hopes I could find it a new home (they converted their mill to a CNC...

I recently purchased some tooling from Canada based Darkon Industries (http://www.darkonindustries.com/)

So to make this quick:
-It works fine with my Tormach R8 ATC *collet*. I don't have an ATC...

Mine can detect when I put my hand next to the machine :)

The SX2 (even with the solid column) could benefit from a steel plate being put under it.. but alas I'm in an apartment and that thing is...

(double post.. my browser is telling me cnczone is an attack site tonight...)

Since neilw20 posted some videos, I'll post some pictures :)

Here's a picture of my grinder clamped in my vise, and comments on the results in my second picture. That's only my 0.001 indicator...

I was too impatient to wait for the lathe cutter to come in so I pulled out the 20$ air grinder I got from harbor freight a while back and a silicon carbide grinding wheel from my dremel kit.

The...

What do you mean by it doesn't stop?

Trouble starting and trouble stopping immediately unless at a really low speed would suggest an issue with an incorrect acceleration value in my controller...

Really late last night I did find a thread about that (they used a silicon carbide) bit. I think the idea is the process is a little faster and requires less force?...

I found the tormach manual for tts tooling, and the method I was thinking of is what they suggest. I was on the right track :)
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I have decided to make the jump to a tormach-style tooling system. While I wait for the tooling to come in, I decided to check just how even the end of my spindle was and low and behold, it...

Mach3 is very popular and works under windows.

I was looking at those syclone compressors too and ended up buying the 4.6gal one (4610A where A=auminum version). It's rated at 60db. I got a slightly used one so I got an ok deal.. or at least I...

I've use a KoolMist in the past at work and been happy with it so I bought one (single nozzle) for use on my SX2. I recall spraying it at about 30psi... but can't remember the cfm and KoolMist has...

I have been making a bike part for a friend using abs that I would like to give something of a matte finish. I have a vibrator/tumbler unit and the ceramic harbor freight chunks (97027) I was using...

Oh I see, the porous nature of mdf will allow the table to suck the part down through and the paint improves efficiency. Huh, that's clever :cheers:

For the paper tape, do you have to worry about...

I'm only making one piece. I just wanted to experiment with different ways to make it to learn.

The shape is a rectangle with 3 small arcs cut into one side (roughly 3" x 2") ... very simple. I...

I have to cut this 1.5mm shape too. Is that possible with a vacuum setup?

I have to mill out a shape in delrin that is 1.5mm thick. I have tried cutting this in two manners sofar:
1. Mill down a .25" block of delrin and use holding tabs
- This works, but you have to go...

Has anybody else tried using an Alum solution to rust away a broken nail/bit (assuming whatever you were drilling in isn't a ferrous metal)?

I'm handing these via email which you can find on my website. I'm pretty sure I talked to you already :)

Hmm, it's been a while and I finally gave up waiting for a friend to sandblast something so...

All, I received this email yesterday and thought it might be helpful for some of you. I know djbird3 suffered from this issue and I have too (my mill wouldn't spin until I wiggled the pcb board the...

I'm quite partial to the deburring tool style linked above. They do a great job with aluminum and can peel potatoes/carrots alright to boot.

Files are ok, but I feel I come out with a more...

Glitch it :)

That's the easy way out :D I don't want a parallel cable looping back into the case. I'm using a d510 too by the way. If you are using emc2, I would suggest disabling the second processor to get of a...

Hey, nice job with that. It looks very clean.

I was thinking about the extension cable, but I couldn't figure out how to mount that to the case. Just stumbled across vga wallplates on ebay...