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Did you buy the machine? If so I have almost the identical build (2009), owned it for 14+ years now.

Crosshatch, I am interested to know more about this. I am having to fix my spindle bearings and having had this machine for over 14 years now, I ll either be upgrading it a little ( hopefully form...

I bought a CNC masters Jr and the controller sucks and pretty much left me with no support. After reading all the horror stories of the CNC masters software and controller issues, I decided that I...

I am not a computer guru in this area. So what I did was hit f12 to get me into the boot screen and then I was able to install a windows 7 disc, and that opened up enough to let me see that the files...

I just bought a CNC masters Jr in 100% working condition in really good shape for a good price. While loading the machine into my truck the original owner was removing personal information off the...

I think I understand what your saying. If I am attempting to engrave or cut these, using a surface finish project will not penetrate the surface. Surface finish project would only be good for...

Well I figured out a way to project ( xform project onto surface ) the checker pattern onto the surface and then engrave it that way. But I thought I could finish surface project something onto a...

Well I tried to attach the file. A MCX5 file. But I am not doing it right.

So for starters any input on how to attach it ?

Thanks again

I am trying to put a surface projection of a checkering pattern on a radius surface.

For some reason I can't get it to cut properly.

I no I am doing something wrong, but late Sunday night I...

Thanks guys for checking as well.

I send John and email today.

Todd

Interesting.

Thank you for the input.

Todd

Here is a little step by step of them being machined.

The start, a block of aluminum.
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Well my thrust side bearings took a dump. It was a manufacturer defect in the bearing housing. It was machined too large and the bearing was not a press fit, it literally popped out. So after use ( 2...

I figured it out. Was rather easy. Now just to get it setup properly so I can really try it out.

Todd

I am not an electrical person and I know its only two wires. So my question is, if I have an open pin port, say pin 15 could someone walk me through like I was a 2 year old on how to set this up?
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I bought a china machine router and had nothing but headaches till I spent 1/3 the cost of the original purchase and about 2 months of time to get it to work right.

I sold it for a loss shortly...

I would love to see it happen in person. Because I don't think the machine would cut accurately , let alone last the entire program without missing steps or falling apart.

1300 ipm cutting is...

Video please!

I tried mine at faster speeds, I don't remember say 300 ipm or so maybe more or less. But it would bang and sound like it was falling apart. It was only cutting pine ! LOL

Todd

That is a problem with buying anything like this. Its hobby machines at best.

My machine I got lucky with. The problems haven't been bad. Everything I was able to figure out and fix myself at...

200

I have the early NM 200 which was supplied with the 4 th axis at the time. Now they offer it as an extra cost option.

I believe its a must have though.

But anyways, I didn't use their rotary...

Ok here is the problem.

After some research on the forum, I found the antibacklash preload nut ( which is what I am going to call it ).

It was about a .100 OFF the surface. So the Z could...

The Z is a linear rail. So no gibs.

I found the problem I think. I ll take a picture shortly here.

Thanks
Todd

I ve been living with some slop in my x axis for quite some time.

Now I have slop in the z axis and its totally unacceptable.

I am not a maintenance person, but what can I do or look for to...

Quick questions to Infernus...

1 Your happy with your machine now basically?

2 Is this decision to buy a bigger metal tube machine because of time constraints on the little machine? ( meaning...

I talked with Jason yesterday on the phone, for a good hour almost.

He answered to the best of his ability, questions I had.

While I consider myself decently knowledgeable with machines, I am...

The bottom line is you always get what you pay for. Buy cheap, your getting cheap.

My machine I upgraded some parts, but the parts I assumed ( there is that word ) would be decent, where total...

I have to agree with the above post. If you can't physically see the machine running, then your at a huge disadvantage.

I saw "a" machine running in a video sent to me. But I wouldn't believe it...

I too looked at a China laser, but after what I read and saw on Youtube, I totally changed my mind and will NOT buy a china laser machine.

Don't get me wrong, you might get it to work and work...

When building your own, or buying a China machine, you will be supporting yourself.

Building your own machine , unless you follow someone elses build to the exact setup, you will be supporting...