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30th November 2021, 06:45 PM
Thread: Shed Insulation question
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Shed Insulation question
Evening all.
Get the keys for a new property on Friday and it has a big shed (well for suburban Adelaide).
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12th September 2016, 02:57 PM
Thread: Commercially available routers???
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Commercially available routers???
Hi All
After many years on doing work jobs on my home DIY CNC router we have decided to buy a "real" CNC router for work.
We are after a cut around of around 900mm x 600mm. Z around 100-150mm of... -
24th March 2015, 08:01 AM
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I will try and get some pictures to put up.
I will try and get some pictures to put up.
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23rd March 2015, 10:27 PM
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Thanks for the offer. I am west of the city...
Thanks for the offer.
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22nd March 2015, 09:52 PM
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Adelaide - Looking for a welder who can fix a small crack in 0.50mm sheet
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I am looking for a welder in Adelaide that can repair a couple of small cracks I have in some 0.5mm steel box.
They are fatigue cracks as from many years of use. I would prefer it was Tig... -
4th December 2013, 08:37 AM
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I have a couple of plans from here and they are...
I have a couple of plans from here and they are very good.
Wooden clock plans and complete kits for scrollsaw and CNC
And have a look at all the weird and wonderful ones here.
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7th January 2013, 09:38 AM
Thread: Some More CNC Projects
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The back and front are made from MDF, all the...
The back and front are made from MDF, all the gears are cut from "aircraft" ply. I changed the plans so all the gears had three spokes.
The plans call for both 6mm and 4mm ply, I only had 6mm ply so... -
6th January 2013, 05:52 PM
Thread: Some More CNC Projects
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Well I have finally hung a clock on the wall....
Well I have finally hung a clock on the wall.
Been working on this one since the start of the year, new girlfriend and house move slowed progress down. I wonder how long it will take before I make a... -
6th January 2013, 05:30 PM
Thread: Plywood for Wood Clock Gears
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It is a bit tricky to track down. I purchased a...
It is a bit tricky to track down.
I purchased a 1.2mx1.2mx6mm sheet of "aircraft" ply from Australian Timbers | Veneer | Panel Products | Duropal | Timber
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28th June 2011, 10:45 PM
Thread: Cast Aluminium Tooling Plate
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Cast Aluminium Tooling Plate
Hi
I am looking for some cast aluminium tooling plate in 12mm thickness.
Is going to be used to make a new Z axis on my CNC router.
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23rd June 2011, 11:57 PM
Thread: 3D Printer.
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One of the guys at work is building one. I will...
One of the guys at work is building one. I will post some pictures as the build progresses.
I have been thinking about adding a extruder head to my desktop CNC. I will wait and see how the above... -
Hi Noel If you are after bits for wood then try...
Hi Noel
If you are after bits for wood then try Carba-tec on Magill Rd.
I have purchased 1/8" engraving bits off ebay in 10, 20, 45 and 60 degree. Works out about $25 for a pack of 10 including... -
12th December 2010, 04:29 PM
Thread: Flexible Motor Coupler
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Just had a look at the Jaycar ones and they have...
Just had a look at the Jaycar ones and they have way to much backlash.
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12th December 2010, 10:36 AM
Thread: Flexible Motor Coupler
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Just looked at a bit of HD 1/4 fuel line. That...
Just looked at a bit of HD 1/4 fuel line. That would keep me out of trouble except no room for hose clamps :(.
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12th December 2010, 10:31 AM
Thread: Flexible Motor Coupler
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That was my next option. Have a lathe and all...
That was my next option.
Have a lathe and all the good toys at work so that will be an option.
Just trying to see if there was some around that I did have to modify -
12th December 2010, 09:52 AM
Thread: Flexible Motor Coupler
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Flexible Motor Coupler
Hi Guys
I am looking for a flexible motor coupler. 6.34mm (1/4") one end and 8mm the other.
These are the standard ones that Chai sells with his ball screws.
One of mine broke last night so... -
5th December 2010, 08:50 PM
Thread: Replacing Spindle Bearings
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This appeared on the zone a few months ago. Looks...
This appeared on the zone a few months ago. Looks like someone tracked down where the "German" bearings really come from.
Chinese Spindle, "Germany" bearing mystery solved! - CNCzone.com-The... -
19th August 2010, 10:30 PM
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I was excited about attending until I realised...
I was excited about attending until I realised that i return from holidays in Hong Kong on the Sunday. Looks like a quick shower after stepping of the plane and i will make the BBQ
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18th July 2010, 10:35 PM
Thread: Some CNC router projects.
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Second Project
After a few hours to finish off the wiring for some new Gecko G251 (machine really moves now!) this is my second project. A stand for a RC battery charger. Designed in Solidworks, used CamBam and...
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18th July 2010, 12:08 AM
Thread: Some CNC router projects.
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First Project
Was inspired by Rod to make a little collet box.
This was the second attempt at it. Need a few design tweaks after the first one.
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10th July 2010, 10:36 PM
Thread: Help with Dust Collection
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Change of plans. After a visit to Carba-tec i am...
Change of plans.
After a visit to Carba-tec i am going to go with a 2hp and pleated filter.
With a bit of re-organising in the carport and some new shelving units i can squeeze it in a corner.... -
10th July 2010, 10:34 PM
Thread: In roof mounted DC. Crazy?
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Change of plans. After a visit to Carba-tec i am...
Change of plans.
After a visit to Carba-tec i am going to go with a 2hp and pleated filter.
With a bit of re-organising in the carport and some new shelving units i can squeeze it in a corner. This... -
9th July 2010, 12:07 AM
Thread: In roof mounted DC. Crazy?
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In roof mounted DC. Crazy?
I have a small / medium bench-top CNC router. It uses a trim router with internal fan. When cutting MDF it makes a HUGE mess. The internal fan blows down and then blows dust everywhere. It is located...
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8th July 2010, 11:49 PM
Thread: Help with Dust Collection
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I have been reading on dust extraction and it is...
I have been reading on dust extraction and it is recommended to go for a pleated filter cartridge. Even then this will not remove all the nasty sub 1 micron particles. If possible the DC should be...
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8th July 2010, 09:13 AM
Thread: Help with Dust Collection
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Help with Dust Collection
I have finally started to cut with my small / medium desktop machine.
Oh what a mess it makes:((
I was using a 1/4" 2-flute upcut in MDF with a small trim router. The trim router has an internal... -
3rd July 2010, 12:25 PM
Thread: Bent ball screw
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I found a small hydrologic press at work tucked...
I found a small hydrologic press at work tucked away in the welding bay.
Took an amazing amount of force to straighten it. There was heaps of "spring back".
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27th June 2010, 12:35 PM
Thread: Bent ball screw
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Thanks Rod I found that page earlier. Just...
Thanks Rod
I found that page earlier. Just need to find someone to give it a try. Unfortunately I do not have access to a press, have just about everything else at work.
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26th June 2010, 10:32 PM
Thread: Bent ball screw
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Bent ball screw
Any hints on how to straighten a bent 1605 ball screw?
It was out of the packet with a slight bend, about 0.4mm in the middle. It may even have a 'S' bend.
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21st June 2010, 11:04 PM
Thread: Making a new CNC machine
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Hi Bob I am using a piece of 60x60 AME profile...
Hi Bob
I am using a piece of 60x60 AME profile with a 20mm rail top and bottom for the transom.
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18th June 2010, 07:54 PM
Thread: Making a new CNC machine
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Looking good Bob Great minds must think alike...
Looking good Bob
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5th June 2010, 11:44 AM
Thread: Alignment Process
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Alignment Process
My build is coming close to the end after many years of "one day" and a couple of months of building the actual unit.
It is only a small desk top machine (450mmx320mmx100mm cutting area) but it has... -
30th May 2010, 01:03 AM
Thread: Greg's laser Zero On/Off
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Just did a bit of research, no problems importing...
Just did a bit of research, no problems importing these. They are laser modules and are not "hand held laser pointers" that the regulation is covering.
All other devices are OK.
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4th May 2010, 10:23 PM
Thread: Greg's laser Zero On/Off
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My laser arrived last week and i did some...
My laser arrived last week and i did some testing. It looks as if these have in-build power supply so they will accept a wide input voltage (2.4-4.5v if not higher) and they only draw 18mA. They may...
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21st April 2010, 10:47 PM
Thread: Greg's laser Zero On/Off
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Try this little program. Very useful (I even use...
Try this little program. Very useful (I even use it at work).
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1st April 2010, 10:05 PM
Thread: Pre load issues with BK bearings from LMB
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Pre load issues with BK bearings from LMB
Hi Guys
Thought i would post it here before i post to the zone. I know a few people have purchases ball screw and bearing blocks from LMB on ebay.
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15th March 2010, 08:25 PM
Thread: Total newbie
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Also have a look at Alibre Design. Only AU$121...
Also have a look at Alibre Design. Only AU$121 for the base version. Very easy to use. I picked in less then a hour coming from 2D back ground. Found it easier then SketchUp. Also will save in lots...
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18th February 2010, 11:35 PM
Thread: Good free 2D dxf to g-code software
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Good free 2D dxf to g-code software
Hi Guys
I have been playing around with Mach3, driver board and some stepper motors while i am waiting for parts to arrive before i can start a router build.
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15th February 2010, 12:44 AM
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Looking for small cuts of 25mm MDF in Adelaide
I am looking for some small cuts of 25mm think MDF in Adelaide.
The big green shed has 2400x1200 sheets but i only require 2 x 500mmx125mmx25mm strips
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14th February 2010, 09:34 PM
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Looking for small cuts of 25mm MDf in Adelaide
I am looking for some small cuts of 25mm think MDF in Adelaide.
The big green shed has 2400x1200 sheets but i only require 2 x 500mmx125mmx25mm strips
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4th February 2010, 09:44 PM
Thread: Aluminium profiles
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MayTec does a 16mm x 160mm with 4 slots on one...
MayTec does a 16mm x 160mm with 4 slots on one side. you need to mount them to a flat table.
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3rd February 2010, 11:55 PM
Thread: Aluminium profiles
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No. They only have one series. I used the light...
No. They only have one series. I used the light series from other manufactures to compare apples with apples.
You can download all the tech data and a price list from
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3rd February 2010, 07:00 PM
Thread: Aluminium profiles
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Here are the weights AME systems (Melbourne,...
Here are the weights
AME systems (Melbourne, 03 9574 8044)
30mm x 30mm (PN: 419.06) - $13/m - 0.75kg/m
30mm x 60mm (PN: 419.09) - $23/m - 1.39kg/m
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1st February 2010, 11:45 PM
Thread: Aluminium profiles
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Aluminium profiles
I have been away from the DIY router game for a few year and have been very surprised by the number of routers both DIY and commercial that have been designed around the t-slot style aluminium...
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31st January 2010, 06:53 PM
Thread: Ballscrews from LMB
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Excellent. The ones in Chai's photos do not...
Excellent.
The ones in Chai's photos do not show 4 mounting holes on the front face.
I have an idea on what i require and will not make the final mounts until the parts arrive.
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31st January 2010, 09:41 AM
Thread: Ballscrews from LMB
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Thanks rodm. I will be going with the bearing...
Thanks rodm.
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30th January 2010, 10:32 PM
Thread: Ballscrews from LMB
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Ballscrews from LMB
Hi Guys.
I am going to place an order soon for some rails and ballscrews from LMB. I would like to know what information do i need to provide in regards to the end machining of the of the... -
16th January 2010, 09:18 PM
Thread: cnc build - Aluminium
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Hi Andrew How much do you think the table...
Hi Andrew
How much do you think the table weighs (not including the controller or router)?
Just checking how portable / movable it is.
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16th January 2010, 06:28 PM
Thread: cnc build - Aluminium
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Nice build Andrew After years of "one day" it...
Nice build Andrew
After years of "one day" it is time to start a build. Looks like i will be using the AME System profiles, cheaper then the 80/20 stuff and they have the 60x60 which suites the... -
16th January 2010, 01:21 PM
Thread: cnc build - Aluminium
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Hi Andrew Good job. I have been lurking...
Hi Andrew
Good job.
I have been lurking around CNCzone for a few years, i have just come across this site and there seams to be a lot more going on here then on CNCzone (well more relevant to...