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    Thanks for that Kiwiken

    Thanks for that Kiwiken
  2. Hi Kryn I have been using my machine for more...

    Hi Kryn
    I have been using my machine for more than ten years now with an MDF table (1.5m x 1m) with aluminium t-slot inserts, and understand the vagaries and issues with MDF, particularly when it...
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    Supplier Chai

    hi Rod or any of the 'old crew'.

    Do any of you have the contact details for Chai, who used to supply bits and pieces, including spindles, inverters, etc?
    Cheers
    Noel :U:U:U:U
  4. t-Slot metal table for coolant cutting brass and aluminium

    Hi guys (and Rod if you are still around).

    Long time since I last posted but have revitalised my cnc ( 1m x 1.5m, running an aircooled spindle) and now want to build a smaller t-slot metal...
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    Hi Yanis

    Hi Yanis, I live at Willunga and can cut this for you if you still need it - I cut a fair few plaques, etc in brass.
    Give me a call.
    Noel
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    Thanks Rod Will give it a go. noel

    Thanks Rod
    Will give it a go.
    noel
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    Pure Gold

    Bob, Rod - two of nature's gentlemen.

    Tried what you both said.

    I actually had the driver board, the VFD, the spindle, and the computer all running off the one 15amp socket and circuit, with...
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    Hi Bob thanks for that - I will give it a go...

    Hi Bob
    thanks for that - I will give it a go this afternoon and let you know.
    Cheers
    Noel
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    Electronics puzzle

    Hi Guys https://www.woodworkforums.com/images/icons/icon9.png

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/images/icons/icon5.png Here is a real puzzler for the 'electronic gurus' on this forum - I really hope...
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    Dual Probe/Touch-plate set-up

    Hi Guys - very long time with no post, but I am back with a question for your consideration - and wisdom - I have already sent a PM to Rod, but thought it a bit tough loading him up with the issue on...
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    Hi Guys long time no post. Chris - you are...

    Hi Guys
    long time no post.

    Chris - you are spot on aboput the bearings - the top one has no real adjustment for float or anything else.
    I have attached a set of photos I took when I pulled a...
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    mark No barrow to push, but I have bought three...

    mark
    No barrow to push, but I have bought three Chinese spindles - two from "LoveHappy"and when one ran a bearing only a relatively short while after buying it, they replaced the thing complete, and...
  13. Thread: Small job

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    China Give me a call - I am in Willunga Cheers...

    China
    Give me a call - I am in Willunga
    Cheers
    Noel

    08 8556 4665
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    Hi Brad VERRRRRRY INTERESTING. Any idea...

    Hi Brad

    VERRRRRRY INTERESTING.

    Any idea who sells these and what is involved?

    Do you need a special software program, etc.

    Cheers
    Noel
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    Hi Steve As I suggested, you can use Meshlab,...

    Hi Steve
    As I suggested, you can use Meshlab, which is freeware, to stitch together individual scans ato create either STL or OBJ 3d files.

    There is a bit of a learning curve, but same as any...
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    SHAME SHAME SHAME Over the past few years i...

    SHAME SHAME SHAME

    Over the past few years i have contributed to this forum, and in return received nothing but positive support from many of its members, such as Rod, Greg, Steve, Bob, Mike,...
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    Bob Only other thing I can think of is that most...

    Bob
    Only other thing I can think of is that most of us run the circuit through the spindle, and I know this can give spurious faults from time to time as the earth/ground is often suspect.
    You...
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    Bob I use cnc c10's and have a number of issues...

    Bob
    I use cnc c10's and have a number of issues from time to time, but find them pretty reliable for most things, but they can have some idiosyncracies.

    When I first fitted my Z-tool zero plate,...
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    Hi Rod - don't mean to impose on your thread but...

    Hi Rod - don't mean to impose on your thread but thought I might post a couple of recent projects for general viewing.
    I have been playing quite a bit with brass and really l9ike the medium....
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    Bob What sort of B.O.B. are you running? I have...

    Bob
    What sort of B.O.B. are you running?
    I have had some issues with CNC C10's in the past.
    Presently running dual motor machine '(i.e. Y and A axis) and initially had somewhat similar issues with...
  21. Thread: Error code

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    :? Ok Guys Just found lots about Art Code 9991...

    :? Ok Guys
    Just found lots about Art Code 9991 errors on Machsuppot forum, but almost all relate to plugin problems - most with ShuttlePro - but I don't have any plugins in my folder apart from the...
  22. Thread: Error code

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    Error code

    Hi guys
    Just started to cut a job and the machine stopped and reported an error. The message came up saying:" Error Stopped. Art Code 9991 "

    Nothing I do will get rid of the message, and I have...
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    Hi Thunker Yes - That's pretty much what I...

    Hi Thunker
    Yes - That's pretty much what I figured out - ity is better to change the direction of cut for aluminium - it does tend to clog up the cutters less, and as far as I can see, there is no...
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    Climb vs Conventional

    Hi Guys :U

    Apologies before I start as I know this issue has been widely canvassed both here and on other forums, but I am still trying to work out the reasoning behind each approach.

    Is it...
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    Kim I have purchased two spindles and vfd...

    Kim

    I have purchased two spindles and vfd from "lovehappy"(Aaron bai) and been very happy with the price and service - especially when I complained about the bearings not lasting and he supplied...
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    Hi al Sadly, i paid out a fiar amount of good...

    Hi al

    Sadly, i paid out a fiar amount of good $$ for Bobcad v.22.

    lots of promises - almost non-exiatant help.

    Still lot working properly, and won't post a workable g-code.

    stick to...
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    Thanks Greg and Rod. :) I know I am getting...

    Thanks Greg and Rod. :)

    I know I am getting older - but must also be getting sillier. I built a laser holder from a teflon block and mounted that to the spindle mount.

    Now can get the laser...
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    OK Guys - looks like "problem solvered' (sic)....

    OK Guys - looks like "problem solvered' (sic). :wink:

    It appears that these small lasers are actually earthed to their case - this being the case (heh heh) then I only need one wire to the B.O.B....
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    Laser wiring issue.

    Hi Guys.

    This may be one for Greg - I have used Greg's script to turn a laser cross-hair on/off.
    However - I am having some teething problems.

    The laser runs beautifully from two 1.5v...
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    Mike Asked the 'train' guy about the drive, and...

    Mike
    Asked the 'train' guy about the drive, and he says they just use 450watt electric motors running off 24volts. Apparently he has eight batteries and the loco will run for about six hours.
    seems...
  31. Thread: Bugga@#$%%

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    Mike this was on my new machine - haven't cut...

    Mike
    this was on my new machine - haven't cut anything with it yet.
    The motor was the Ý'motor, which is one of two which I use on this axis - the other (A) is slaved to the one which sheared off....
  32. Thread: Bugga@#$%%

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    Hi guys :) Rod and Greg - your advice and...

    Hi guys :)

    Rod and Greg - your advice and inputs are always most welcome, and always extremely sage and informative. I think the best thing is that you both contribute so much, and are willing to...
  33. Thread: Bugga@#$%%

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    Hi Guys Thanks for all the input. David - your...

    Hi Guys
    Thanks for all the input.
    David - your suggestion about bearings etc on the pinion shaft is exactly what I have done. Everything is supported on bearings.

    Rod - could be some...
  34. Thread: Bugga@#$%%

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    Greg Pretty much a straight knock-off of the...

    Greg
    Pretty much a straight knock-off of the gearing arrangement on your machine from memory.

    Also remember copying from Daniel's machine - I think.

    Using P.I.E.S. AT5 pulley and belts.
    ...
  35. Thread: Bugga@#$%%

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    Sorry Guys Meant to add some pictures but...

    Sorry Guys

    Meant to add some pictures but forgot to upload them.

    Here they are.
  36. Thread: Bugga@#$%%

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    Bugga@#$%%

    Hi Guys :oo: :(

    Well - just started to run my new machine, and had only moved about 100mm when I heard a 'strange' sound from one of the gearboxes. Stopped the machine and had a look and it...
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    Mike Not sure, but I will talk to Matt tomorrow...

    Mike
    Not sure, but I will talk to Matt tomorrow and get the full details.
    He is the person building this loco, and uses the workshop of another person I know locally, Simon, and he is building...
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    Whoops!!!! :-:- Sorry - good idea if I...

    Whoops!!!! :-:-

    Sorry - good idea if I actually post the photos.
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    More photos of the Hall Effect switches - still...

    More photos of the Hall Effect switches - still not good images. :(

    These things are really tiny - the red spot is a 3mm l.e.d., and the tiny black square is the Hall switch. If you look closely...
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    Hi all Now that I look more closely at the...

    Hi all

    Now that I look more closely at the photo of the Hall switch, the more çruddy'it looks.

    I will take a better shot and post it as I think this is an interesting idea.

    Cheers

    Noel
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    Mike Yes - many thanks for the help. I...

    Mike

    Yes - many thanks for the help.
    I managed to calibrate each axis without any dramas at all.

    And yes again - you have ot on the ball - the last photo is a shot of one of the Hall...
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    Hi Mike Just doing a job for a friend, but like...

    Hi Mike
    Just doing a job for a friend, but like a lot of guys, could get interested.
    some very nice engineering in them.
    The person I cut the plates for is going to back-paint the plates in...
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    Thanks for the advice guys. Have just...

    Thanks for the advice guys.

    Have just finished cutting two brass nameplates for a friend who is building a 5 inch gauge locomotive. it is a replica of one of the ore-haulers at My Newman in...
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    Hi Spidey Four for the three axes (X, Y, Y2(A),...

    Hi Spidey
    Four for the three axes (X, Y, Y2(A), and Z - two drives on the Y axis).
    The fifth drive is for my future expansion into a fourth axis.
    need to finish the basic machine first - couple...
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    At Last

    Hi Guys :D
    Well - after a 12 month batch of ill-health, I have finally gotten around to resuming my build. :D

    The worst part about having to leave it for so long was that I found I had forgotten...
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    Cutting Brass

    Hi Guys
    After some éxpert advice'.
    I have a small job to do in Brass and was wondering if anyone has used this before (I bet Rod or Greg have).
    If yes - what sort of feeds and speeds do you...
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    Hi Guys Thanks for the responses about those...

    Hi Guys
    Thanks for the responses about those troublesome bearings.
    I will follow Greg's excellent suggestion, and send off an email to Aaron Bai in Chine. I have had a few dealings with him and he...
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    Hi Chris Yeh - it is almost the same price for a...

    Hi Chris
    Yeh - it is almost the same price for a new spindle and shipping, so I would not bother replacing bearings in the future. That way, i end up with a completely new spindle rather than old...
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    Hi Chris Easy to confuse me!!! I replaced all...

    Hi Chris
    Easy to confuse me!!!
    I replaced all three bearings with these NTN bearings. They were recommended by Bearing services, and they are labelled as ""double row, angular bearings" but when I...
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    Hi Guys Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to...

    Hi Guys
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

    Following Rod's request for info re; bearings, I have purchased (mortgaged the house more like) for my old spindle.

    Got them from the...
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