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V Carve Pro, I have been using it for 15 years, it's great, I think that by now you should have made up your mind and chosen something unless you are waiting for a free bee.

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Thanks Bernmc, I had a look at the you tube but it's not what I am after, I have already calibrated the x and z axis, what I am after is the actual rotation part, how many steps needed to make 0ne...

Hi there, I have built a rotary axis for my lathe, and I have no idea how to calibrate it, can anyone out there help me out with ideas, instructions or even some clues, all will
be greatly...

Hi Regdop, I am using V Carve Pro, have been using it for over 15 years and still learning, my cnc router is home made and I am running UCCNC software, was using Mach 3 for a while but took the...

Hi there, just wondering if there is anyone out there using or building a cnc wood turning lathe, would like to hear from anyone, I have just started to build one and I am always on the look out for...

Here is the item on e-bay ...

Thanks for all the replies. I bought a meter of it on e-buy, it said item located in Brisbane and should arrive here between 3rd and 9th of July, same as the stuff from China and
it only cost...

Hi Lappa, it needs to be anything from 50mm to 100mm bristle length and about a meter in length(to allow for stuff ups)

Nick

Hi there, I am starting to build a dust boot for my cnc router and I am looking for a supplier for the nylon dust brush material, preferably in Victoria, but anywhere in Australia will do
as long as...

Hi Peter Eng, yes I bit the bullet and invested in UCCNC and a UC100 controller, best investment I have ever made, the software is so much easier to set up and easy to use, I still have a look at the...

than why don't you invest in a pulse generator of some sort instead of trying to re-invent the wheel!

Sacc51, you are on the right track, to have the motor to move continually you just keep taping the + or - battery post depending on the direction you want it to turn BUT you must tap it about 30 or...

All is well in South Western Victoria.

Nick

Thank you to all who replied, I will make a decision after Christmas

Thanks Pippi88, I will have a look on cnc zone, not familiar with linuxcnc, may search the net and find a bit more info on it.

Thanks Russell, I will give Gerry a try.

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Nick

Can't be much good, seems like no one is using the software, might try a different forum.

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Nick

Hi there, I was just wondering if anyone out there is using UC CNC software for their routers, if so I would like to hear from you e.g. all pros and cons, I am using Mach3 at the present moment and...

Hey great job, looks great, would it be possible to make a four piece one.... I couldn't possibly eat six pieces?

Hi there, I am thinking of building a vacume table for my cnc router, can anyone recommend some suitable non porouse material to built it, and where to obtain such materials, the table will be 800 x...

Hi there, just wondering if any one out there use an MPG pendant on their cnc router? I am thinking of buying one but don't know much about them, can anyone recommend a certain type or brand and are...

Hi there, thanks to everyone who helped to convince me it would be cheaper and easier to buy a new spindle, found one on e-buy for about $165.00 and free postage out of Sydney, I think that would be...

Hi there, just wondering if anyone out there replaced the bearings in one of the 2.2Kw water cooled spindles? if so I would like to hear about the way it is done, and is it easy enough to do it...

Hi there, what is the solid material that you are using to make the 301 signs?, and is it expensive? great looking signs

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Nick

Thanks for the advice Sawdustsniffer, I have tested everything but the cable connections, will try them tomorrow.

Hi there, is there anyone out there using the 2M542 drives in their cnc machines, If you have had problem with it loosing steps and not changing direction.. or just acting erratically, I would like...

[QUOTE=Ger21;1801533]I haven't posted here in quite a while, but I've been working regularly on this project since I last posted. I've finished the dovetail portion, and will be releasing it soon...

Thanks to all who replied, I was only going to use them for cutting plywood ... about 6mm thick on a home made cnc router, but they may be out priced for what is intended,, a little sanding will...

Hi there, I have heard so much about the copmression router cutter bits that I have decided to have a go, but there does not seem to be too many places in Aust that they can be baouht at, ( at a...

Thanks Greolt, that sounds like a good idea, we have five or six cabinet makers in the area I will try and get some off cuts and give it a try

Nick

Very nice work Woodman12, I am very new to this game, I have never heard of corian, is it wood or some synthetic material? would also like to know where to obtain some for a trial run?

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Thanks Broomy, I will have to shop around now and at least I will know what to look for.

Nick

Thanks for the info Malb, very clear, at least I will now know what to look for when buying end mills.

Nick

Hi Broomy, sorry in my haste I forgot to say that it mainly wood that I will be carving, e.g pine mdf etc

Nick

Hi there, just a quick question regarding end mills, I read in some of the threads where some one is using end mills with up cut and some with down cut to achieve different results, being relatively...

Thanks for the link Bob, I will phone him on Monday and have a yarn, I had a look at the products but all that electronics jargon gets me baffled, I need it in lay mans terms.

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Nick

Thats good to know about the 240 and 415 volt set up I was under the impression that they were two different motors.

Thanks Joe, I will have to shop around for a 3phase motor.

The motor is a 2hp single phase.

Nick

Hi there, seems like those chinese vfds are making a lot of interest in a few forums, I have purchased one a 2.2kw water cooled, had it for about 12 months now and so far had no problems,,,,(touch...

Hi there, I have a Huayang vfd 2.2kw, my question is: can this vfd be used to run an AC motor for my milling machine, if so, can anyone suggest a motor or know of one that can be purchased in Aus? I...

Thanks Kym, I will check it out

Nick :U

Hi there, just wondering what v carve bits people are using and where is the best place to buy them in Aus?

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Nick :)

Thanks Malibu, that would be greatly appreciated, I will tinker with it and see if it will work for me.

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Nick

Thanks to all for answering my question, there are some easy solutions to the problem, I think I will try the Mach 3 and plate method, and see how it will work out, this is a very good forum for...

Hi there, just wondering if anyone out there who use or know of an easy way to do a tool change while routing with a cnc router and not having to zero in the z axis all the time, I would appreciate...

A very neat job, you have inspired me to look in to making one as well for my cnc router :B

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Nick

Thanks Fly, I will check it out :U

Hi there, I am thinking about the art of Pyrography, but before buying a unit I ahve a question,...I have a Dick Smith soldering station it has variable temperature control and a soldering iron, can...

Thanks Warrick, I have organised it through the local Jaycar re-seller, RS? don't believe I know the store but I must say it is very quick delivery service.... even for Tassie :U