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26th July 2018, 09:57 AM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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5th June 2017, 07:07 AM
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I bet you were disappointed then!
I bet you were disappointed then!
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15th March 2017, 06:12 AM
Thread: A new Machine Build
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Looking forward to this build.
Looking forward to this build.
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4th February 2017, 08:35 AM
Thread: JJ - Children (2017)
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Thanks for the photos. Keep them coming. I have...
Thanks for the photos. Keep them coming. I have never tried carving but has relief has intrigued me.
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3rd February 2017, 06:00 AM
Thread: JJ - Children (2017)
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I can't wait to see the carving come to life.
I can't wait to see the carving come to life.
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15th September 2016, 06:11 AM
Thread: Cleaning up engravings
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Yes I agree a fine brush works well.. I use a...
Yes I agree a fine brush works well.. I use a toothbrush or a soft nail brush and they both work well.
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17th November 2015, 05:52 PM
Thread: Rack & pinion supplier help
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I have not purchased or used any R&P from this...
I have not purchased or used any R&P from this seller but I have made several purchases from over the last four years.
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20th October 2015, 06:17 AM
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http://www.cnc4free.org Try this site. In the...
http://www.cnc4free.org
Try this site. In the tutorial section they have some info that could be of value.
Way over my head but could be of some value to you.
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15th August 2015, 07:40 AM
Thread: Small CNC job in Brisbane
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It appears that there are no CNC hobbyists on the...
It appears that there are no CNC hobbyists on the north side of Brisbane!
Is it the details in the drawing that you need to work through? How large is the piece?
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8th June 2015, 09:05 AM
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Spindle speed
Would I be correct to say that water cooled have one slight advantage in that they can be run at less than 100 Hz and therefore have the spindle rotate at less than 6,000 RPM?
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1st March 2015, 07:36 AM
Thread: CNC in Brisbane?
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Hi Nogi I am about 15 min drive from you. Do...
Hi Nogi
I am about 15 min drive from you. Do you have any drawings or a design for your project as yet?
Craig
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22nd February 2015, 07:21 AM
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VFD Settings
Check this out.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=96380
It has a lot of info but the first few pages are very helpful.
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7th December 2014, 09:19 AM
Thread: December Draw PART II - No 118
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CLAIMED Good luck to all those who enter and I wish you...
Good luck to all those who enter and I wish you all a very merry Christmas. :U
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7th December 2014, 09:07 AM
Thread: December Draw - No 117
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UNCLAIMED Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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5th December 2014, 06:28 AM
Thread: December Draw - No 117
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UNCLAIMED I am glad the wedding bands worked out for you....
I am glad the wedding bands worked out for you. Even more pleased that you made the wedding considering your time lines!
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4th December 2014, 05:32 PM
Thread: December Draw - No 117
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UNCLAIMED Hi Dave. Wasn't it you turning the wedding bands...
Hi Dave. Wasn't it you turning the wedding bands at the wood working show brisbane? How did they turn out?
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29th November 2014, 07:43 AM
Thread: Shapeoko or similar cnc
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Software can make all the difference
Hi Danlie
I can not offer any advice as far as to your CNC options in your budget, but take a look at the vectric software.
http://www.vectric.com/support/training-material/bonus/
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14th November 2014, 08:12 AM
Thread: December Draw - No 117
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UNCLAIMED Yes that would be a nice to win. Please count me...
Yes that would be a nice to win. Please count me in.
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31st October 2014, 06:31 AM
Thread: Cutting thin circles from board
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Cutting thin circles from board
I hope this does not offend the woodwork purists.
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31st October 2014, 06:13 AM
Thread: Cutting thin circles from board
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The neatest and quite possibly the safest way to...
The neatest and quite possibly the safest way to do this is with the help from someone with a CNC router.
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6th October 2014, 09:39 PM
Thread: (Yet) Another Option for CNC Control
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I look forward to following your progress with...
I look forward to following your progress with this project.
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6th October 2014, 09:32 PM
Thread: (Yet) Another Option for CNC Control
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Did you ever get a new CNC router together? Is...
Did you ever get a new CNC router together? Is this 3D printer an extra?
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6th October 2014, 09:26 PM
Thread: (Yet) Another Option for CNC Control
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(Yet) Another Option for CNC Control
Hi Russell
Where is the pic?
Oops, I didn't read to the end sorry.
Craig
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21st September 2014, 04:41 PM
Thread: John's Dusty Enclosure...WIP
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I used 'Boston Liquid Sealant'. It can be used on...
I used 'Boston Liquid Sealant'. It can be used on all metal gas and water pipe threads. It has a honey like consistency so fills the threads without hardening.
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21st September 2014, 07:47 AM
Thread: John's Dusty Enclosure...WIP
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The bathroom exhaust fan work well and when...
The bathroom exhaust fan work well and when connected to the vacuum switch of the air compressor it will start every time the compressor starts.
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24th August 2014, 09:53 PM
Thread: Some More CNC Projects
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It looks great Chris. How did you go about...
It looks great Chris.
How did you go about bending the acrylic? I am guessing the painted finish was applied after the sheet was bent to shape.
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12th August 2014, 04:53 PM
Thread: Tips for Newbie Huanyang VFD users
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Jhovel, You have just achieved a God like status...
Jhovel, You have just achieved a God like status in my eyes. 👍
That jumper was totally off the pins. It did not fix the problem initially so I reset the VFD to factory defaults an re-entered my... -
12th August 2014, 06:31 AM
Thread: Tips for Newbie Huanyang VFD users
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Thank you for the reply. I hadn't thought about...
Thank you for the reply. I hadn't thought about the jumper. I have been moving the machine around a bit lately modifying my garage. I will check that when I get home from work.
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11th August 2014, 10:09 PM
Thread: Tips for Newbie Huanyang VFD users
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Hi Mark. Thanks for the reply. Control is via...
Hi Mark. Thanks for the reply.
Control is via the VFD keypad.
Yes a frequency of 400 would be 24000 rpm.
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11th August 2014, 09:35 PM
Thread: Tips for Newbie Huanyang VFD users
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I hate hate to drag up the past but I am having a...
I hate hate to drag up the past but I am having a real problem with my air cooled 1.5kw spindle.
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13th May 2014, 06:11 AM
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Hi SB Can you put me down for the 2-3 or 3-4...
Hi SB
Can you put me down for the 2-3 or 3-4 Sunday time slot please?
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27th April 2014, 08:49 AM
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Hi rod thanks for the inspiration. Your...
Hi rod
thanks for the inspiration. Your threads are always a great read. :2tsup:
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14th March 2014, 06:25 AM
Thread: CNC made logo
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Advanced search
If you want to find your old thread, just use the advanced search (top right of page) and use the key words - wooden potter.
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15th October 2013, 07:36 PM
Thread: CNC Machine Problems
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Hi Ben how are you driving the X axis? Are you...
Hi Ben
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23rd September 2013, 08:52 AM
Thread: How to stop the spindle falling
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What about a counter weight?
Hi Bob
What about using a counter weight? It would have advantages when cutting as well - far less effort required for the Z axis motor to lift the spindle head.
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11th August 2013, 07:50 AM
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How far off is the new machine from completion?...
How far off is the new machine from completion? May be its time to retire the old one!
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7th August 2013, 06:15 AM
Thread: new flexible vac hold down design
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Hi Woodman What software did you use to design...
Hi Woodman
What software did you use to design the hold downs? Would you care to share the design software file?
What size is the 'O' ring rubber?
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21st July 2013, 07:41 AM
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Yes a big thank you to all that organised the day...
Yes a big thank you to all that organised the day and the very generous sponsors.
It was a great day.
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10th July 2013, 05:51 PM
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Getting close now! When do we get a location...
Getting close now!
When do we get a location for the event?
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5th July 2013, 06:21 AM
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Just keep the coffee pot warm... I'll need one by...
Just keep the coffee pot warm... I'll need one by then!
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4th July 2013, 10:27 PM
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I am going to attend.... Can't get there until...
I am going to attend.... Can't get there until about 9.30 so apologies in advance.
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2nd July 2013, 06:29 AM
Thread: Some More CNC Projects
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Warrick, can you tell me more about how you...
Warrick, can you tell me more about how you produced your images, bits used etc.
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12th June 2013, 10:34 PM
Thread: European Geckodrive Distributor
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I am also a very happy customer of Homann...
I am also a very happy customer of Homann Designs.... The prices are good and the support even better.... Thanks Peter!
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24th May 2013, 08:19 AM
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I have been looking around for sources of 3D...
I have been looking around for sources of 3D height maps and found a couple of places. Many charge a small fee for the download.
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22nd May 2013, 06:26 AM
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Are you looking for grayscale images with height...
Are you looking for grayscale images with height maps to do 3D bas relief carving?
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15th May 2013, 06:09 AM
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I will be there if all goes to plan for me. As...
I will be there if all goes to plan for me.
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5th May 2013, 08:30 AM
Thread: Tips for Newbie Huanyang VFD users
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Thank you for the reply Mike. I am going to run...
Thank you for the reply Mike. I am going to run the cable so that I can controll it with Mach3. I will look into this over the next week or so.
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3rd May 2013, 04:03 PM
Thread: Tips for Newbie Huanyang VFD users
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Can I mount the VFD here?
Just a quick question. I currently have a VFD under my table at the rear. Is it possible / practical to mount it close to the spindle on the Z axis plate.. See picture below.
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11th April 2013, 07:22 PM
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This is a sample of the font you specified. As...
This is a sample of the font you specified. As indicated in a previous post, you would need specify the hight of the text for your job.
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23rd March 2013, 09:31 AM
Thread: Mach3 - Jogging - strange things happen
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Solution
I might have a solution! A big thank you to you all for your valued input.
When I was playing around with PC's, I plugged some USB devices into a different ports, and when testing the cnc it...