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  1. Thanks for the link mate :) Hi Shayne, I am...

    Thanks for the link mate :)

    Hi Shayne, I am new to Atherton and am a furniture maker just setting up my workshop, I'll send you a PM.
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    I am in no way a fan of cyclists, I can't stand...

    I am in no way a fan of cyclists, I can't stand the lycra clad clogging our roads and endangering the lives of motorists :)

    However, many of those arguing here against cyclists have done nothing...
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    Yes, it has happened to me occasionally. ...

    Yes, it has happened to me occasionally.

    However, on the road I mentioned it happens regularly when oncoming cars are avoiding cyclists.

    We just need to ban idiots, problem solved :)
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    No problems, it's just that you had mentioned...

    No problems, it's just that you had mentioned anticipating a few times in this thread.
    All good drivers anticipate but that just means you have seen a problem, sometimes it still remains a problem....
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    So you think there is never a situation where a...

    So you think there is never a situation where a motorist could be stuck behind a cyclist?

    Anticipation will always avoid this?
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    I was simply applying common sense in that all...

    I was simply applying common sense in that all road users would be under the same rules :)

    Surely that would be the case.
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    Of course, the cyclists must obey the road rules...

    Of course, the cyclists must obey the road rules as well.

    This means they must give all other vehicles 1 metre of clearance.

    That means the cyclists riding two abreast must ride quite...
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    Thanks John, that's what I have in mind. ...

    Thanks John, that's what I have in mind.

    Chris, the dust collection on the cnc is actually pretty good.
    The dust shroud is what came with the machine but the way it mounts isn't the best so it...
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    Thanks John, it has a pretty straight 6" run to...

    Thanks John, it has a pretty straight 6" run to the saw, maybe when I get around to making a hood it will work okay.

    that job is on the back burner though.
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    Do you mean this Chris? 270275

    Do you mean this Chris?

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    I have now run the 6" flex straight to the...

    I have now run the 6" flex straight to the jointer and am happy with the duct collection on that machine now.

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    The table saw still needs work.
    There is now 6" direct to the cabinet.
    I...
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    Thanks Bob, your point about running a 6" opening...

    Thanks Bob, your point about running a 6" opening after using the CNC makes sense, I'm also considering a room filter.

    I can reach the blast gate over the tablesaw, given that I am 190cm and my...
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    Hi Bob, a 6" opening above the CNC would't be...

    Hi Bob, a 6" opening above the CNC would't be hard to add.
    It may not be effective though, I did some test cuts on the machine today and the dust collection seemed pretty good, but not brilliant,...
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    Did a bit more today, I added a y junction near...

    Did a bit more today, I added a y junction near the tablesaw to enable above the blade extraction, and I am waiting on a sheet metal worker to make me two 6" extraction points, one for the tablesaw...
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    Thanks Doug, I am in my last year at Uni, then I...

    Thanks Doug, I am in my last year at Uni, then I will have one more year here making some furniture and hopefully a reno' or two.
    After that I will pack up the whole shebang and move back to the...
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    The movement of the router over a 1500 x 2900 bed...

    The movement of the router over a 1500 x 2900 bed is a problem.
    Usually a single duct fixed to the ceiling with some slack enables full range of travel.
    My shed is quite low which is why I am...
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    Hopefully that will solve the table saw. The...

    Hopefully that will solve the table saw.

    The CNC will be another story as it will definitely be 4" but I will more than likely open another point as I did on the saw today.

    Given that the CNC...
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    Picked up some more bits today, some more 6"...

    Picked up some more bits today, some more 6" fittings, very flexible 4" pipe and a track system for the CNC.

    I ran out of time to see someone about having 6" ports made for some of my machines.
    ...
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    Thanks Bob. I did a bit of research here, and...

    Thanks Bob.

    I did a bit of research here, and to be honest it wasn't all that much effort to install :)
    Once I enlarge the ports on some machines it should be better, not perfect but better.
    ...
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    My DC set up, Jet 3HP Cyclone and 6" duct.

    I know there will be many here who will happily offer advice as to how this set up could be improved :)

    The main issue is static, as yet the ducting is not grounded, suggestions?
    When running the...
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    Good question, I'm also interested having...

    Good question, I'm also interested having recently acquired a cnc machine.

    My machine runs a Porter Cable router so I only have the capacity to use 1/4" and 1/2" bits.

    I have bought some...
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    Whilst in no way experienced in cnc, I agree with...

    Whilst in no way experienced in cnc, I agree with most of your points.

    However, the machine I am buying was commissioned and built locally, and for around twice the cost of a Shark I will have a...
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    Not really. Given how hard it is for people...

    Not really.

    Given how hard it is for people new to cnc to find info in this forum perhaps it could be helpful to someone in the future.
    Especially if there is a reliable dealer in China selling...
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    I am not one to bag chinese machinery sight...

    I am not one to bag chinese machinery sight unseen, I have a lot of gear which was made in China, but in this case I would have to disagree.

    Without knowing which machine I have bought how could...
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    Do you mean I could buy a new full sheet machine...

    Do you mean I could buy a new full sheet machine as mentioned in post #18 for the price of a second hand one?
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    See post #18

    See post #18
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    Rod, that all makes sense, cheers. As for...

    Rod, that all makes sense, cheers.
    As for cutting ally on the big machine, I am a bit OCD and don't like to mix metal work with wood work.
    If I had a smaller machine it would go on castors and be...
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    Hi Rod, I agree completely with your point on...

    Hi Rod,

    I agree completely with your point on chinese machines, much of my machinery is made in China.
    From a cnc newbie point of view, I wrote off the chinese machines simply because they are so...
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    I really didn't want to start a Shark debate :) ...

    I really didn't want to start a Shark debate :)

    Some people prefer a turn key set up, I am one of those people.
    Having an industrial electrical and electronics background I'm sure I could build...
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    You may have already seen pics as it is from a...

    You may have already seen pics as it is from a member here.

    I won't disclose details until I have pulled the trigger so to speak and we have made a deal :)
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    I'd rather not say at this stage without the...

    I'd rather not say at this stage without the sellers permission, but it is within my budget, even allowing for pc and software.
  32. Thread: 6090

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    Today I had a look at a second hand, very well...

    Today I had a look at a second hand, very well made, full sheet machine with vacuum table.

    I just need to find room for it in my shed which I think is possible.

    This will work well for me as...
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    Today I had a look at a second hand, very well...

    Today I had a look at a second hand, very well made, full sheet machine with vacuum table.

    I just need to find room for it in my shed which I think is possible.

    This will work well for me as...
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    Thanks Geoff.

    Thanks Geoff.
  35. Thread: 6090

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    The specs are: CNC 6090 Router Engraver...

    The specs are:




    CNC 6090 Router Engraver Drilling and Milling Machine



    X,Y,Z Working area:
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    I have asked some questions about a 6090 in this...

    I have asked some questions about a 6090 in this thread.

    A full sheet machine really won't fit in my workshop, plus a cheaper option is probably a better starting point.

    Thanks for all the...
  37. Thread: 6090

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    6090

    After asking a few very basic questions in another thread it seems a cheap chinese set up may be a good starting point.

    I do have access to a full sheet cnc, although I have never used it.
    It is...
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    Yeah, I kind of revised that requirement above :)...

    Yeah, I kind of revised that requirement above :)

    I have been looking at your 6040 build, good to know there is someone only a couple of hours away :)

    I grew up down your way...Grove.
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    Having looked around a bit here it seems a 6040...

    Having looked around a bit here it seems a 6040 or 9060 from China would be the way to go.

    I am considering buying a pretty much bare machine and installing some control gear myself.

    Is here a...
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    Hi Bob, I have seen some of Saisay's posts...

    Hi Bob,

    I have seen some of Saisay's posts which seemed to me to say the Shark was a good machine for him.

    I don't know who Rod is?

    Could you point me in the direction of some of the posts...
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    Space in the workshop will be the key. I don't...

    Space in the workshop will be the key.

    I don't think a full sheet machine will fit.

    For a smaller machine the Shark seems like a good plug and play option.
    Especially with a 4th axis on it's...
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    Full sheet is probably not a 100% priority. I...

    Full sheet is probably not a 100% priority.

    I would struggle for room anyway so could go smaller, maybe down to half sheet.

    This would be an exploratory move into cnc so starting small may not...
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    Cheers. Chinese would probably be my best bet....

    Cheers.

    Chinese would probably be my best bet.
    Hopefully from someone who imports and supports them.
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    $15k - Which off the shelf machine?

    Given around $15k and looking for a full sheet 3 axis cnc which one would you buy?
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    I saw the show in Brisbane a few days ago, it was...

    I saw the show in Brisbane a few days ago, it was awesome.
    My wife isn't a huge fan but reckons it was a well spent $600, she loved it.
    I have been waiting a long time to see if and wasn't...
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    This may indicate that the motor has at one stage...

    This may indicate that the motor has at one stage drawn a lot of current and become hot consequently damaging the windings.

    If the cut out was faulty and didn't cut out until the current was...
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    I doubt it but perhaps the motor was damaged by...

    I doubt it but perhaps the motor was damaged by the blunt blade.
    If this was the case then it indicates that the protective devices on the motor were faulty or insufficient.

    From what I can...
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    Thanks Torbs, I'll see if I can find someone...

    Thanks Torbs, I'll see if I can find someone selling the replacement tapes.
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    You won't be listening anymore? You haven't...

    You won't be listening anymore?

    You haven't listened from the start.

    You have been told by two qualified people that your comments about polarity not mattering are incorrect.

    I'm happy for...
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    Hi Torb, I noticed you have the Kreg router...

    Hi Torb,

    I noticed you have the Kreg router table.
    Does it have a metric rule on the fence?

    I am looking to purchase the table from the US but they only supply an imperial scale.

    Cheers,...
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