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29th July 2019, 12:58 PM
Thread: LEDA Drum Sander
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N.S.W. ITEM SOLD! Thanks Rustynail, was great to meet...
ITEM SOLD!
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16th July 2019, 10:21 PM
Thread: LEDA Drum Sander
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N.S.W. Sorry David, It was very hard to price this one...
Sorry David, It was very hard to price this one as i couldnt find a good level playing field similar so didnt want to push people away with a silly price. I guess to keep in with rules i guess $500...
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16th July 2019, 05:52 PM
Thread: Repairs to diy router
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Great work, am curious though why are you not...
Great work, am curious though why are you not using the Hy and Spindle anymore?
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16th July 2019, 04:44 PM
Thread: Recycled Blackbutt
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N.S.W. Recycled Blackbutt
Currently helping my work clear some space and sell a bunch of excess hardwood and building supplies from around the factory.
Recycled Blackbutt Timber
8 lengths of 125 x 50 x 3500mm Long
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16th July 2019, 03:31 PM
Thread: LEDA Drum Sander
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N.S.W. LEDA Drum Sander
Selling a Leda Drum Sander.
Its a 3 phase unit with 630mm wide capacity.
Item is located in Berry, NSW. Inspections welcome during the week.
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16th July 2019, 02:52 PM
Thread: Sawn Seasoned Red Iron Bark
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N.S.W. Sawn Seasoned Red Iron Bark
Currently helping my work clear some space and sell a bunch of excess hardwood and building supplies from around the factory.
Sawn Seasoned Red Iron Bark
5/ 200 x 25mm
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23rd June 2019, 01:26 PM
Thread: Festool Rotex 150 Sander
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N.S.W. Sold pending pickup
Sold pending pickup
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23rd June 2019, 10:49 AM
Thread: Festool Rotex 150 Sander
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N.S.W. Festool Rotex 150 Sander
Selling my Festool Rotex 150 FEQ sander. Not seeing enough use and is barely used in great condition as i need to fund some future projects and make room in shed. Comes with spare backing pad.
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5th February 2013, 10:03 AM
Thread: a new design cutter called drag knife
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Thicker vinyl and gasket material would be nice...
Thicker vinyl and gasket material would be nice to see, can always find someone wanting to replace old gaskets on headers etc.
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4th February 2013, 01:22 PM
Thread: New Vinyl Knife Design
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New Vinyl Knife Design
Hi All,
Doing some browsing today and came across this tool . This looks very nice considering the floating device is controled by the touch tip which is the way normal holders work. For those... -
4th February 2013, 11:15 AM
Thread: a new design cutter called drag knife
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Was hoping someone here would buy one and try it...
Was hoping someone here would buy one and try it out. Its looks great (minus the cost....like most things). Glad to see its working out for you. Hope to see more tests soon.
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27th January 2013, 08:25 AM
Thread: CNC Router Build Steel & Ally
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Looks great!!! :2tsup:
Looks great!!!
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20th January 2013, 08:36 PM
Thread: Learned a lesson today
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I think he sorted this in another thread.
I think he sorted this in another thread.
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20th January 2013, 05:00 PM
Thread: Tips for Newbie Huanyang VFD users
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I agree a spare would be good (although i...
I agree a spare would be good (although i wouldn't expect them to fault regularly) but these complex systems would rarely be a single component fault. Bets of luck though.
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20th January 2013, 03:08 PM
Thread: Tips for Newbie Huanyang VFD users
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If they are replacing the unit....dont bother...
If they are replacing the unit....dont bother playing around unless your experienced in these type of electronics.
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9th January 2013, 02:53 PM
Thread: Buying bits for CNC
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Carbitool Bunnings Ebay Specialty bits...
Carbitool
Bunnings
Ebay
Specialty bits however are sourced from O/S from the likes of Amanatool (toolstoday.com) and whiteside. -
1st January 2013, 05:25 PM
Thread: Console the Key Emulator Method
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Rod, What size monitors are you using in that...
Rod,
What size monitors are you using in that console?
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16th December 2012, 01:43 PM
Thread: carving programs
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Just for anyone looking. Theres a great program...
Just for anyone looking. Theres a great program out there at a great price for us hobbyist call vector magic. Makes outline tracing of images like this a breeze. They have an online demo you can...
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14th December 2012, 09:11 PM
Thread: CNC Router Build Steel & Ally
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Awesome stuff Chris, Looking forward to seeing...
Awesome stuff Chris,
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7th December 2012, 07:29 AM
Thread: CNC Router Build Steel & Ally
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Yeah the lathe will be a challenge but worth it...
Yeah the lathe will be a challenge but worth it since i dont already have a lathe. I'd have to design it and lock it in before i start machining though. Accuracy wont be too bad, a good dial and...
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6th December 2012, 01:04 PM
Thread: CNC Router Build Steel & Ally
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Hey Chris, Machine is looking great. Really...
Hey Chris,
Machine is looking great. Really like the design, and it should look great fully enclosed and throwing aluminum swarf everywhere.
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3rd December 2012, 09:03 AM
Thread: my 6040 again
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Tony, Without seeing the wiring, it is...
Tony,
Without seeing the wiring, it is possible to use the same port/pin setup for each motor but the motor settings themselves would need to change as the motors have changed. It would also be... -
28th November 2012, 03:19 PM
Thread: Hsc cnc
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If you can try to incorporate a cross slide...
If you can try to incorporate a cross slide ballscrew, although it ould be hard due to the size of ballscrew nuts and the compact cross slides. The forces involved in lathes will cause chatter in...
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27th November 2012, 09:31 PM
Thread: Hsc cnc
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A nema 17 would definitely not be enough for a...
A nema 17 would definitely not be enough for a lathe even of that size as the forces exerted onto the cutter cross slide would cause chatter. I would personally use a high end nema23 with a 2 or 3:1...
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16th November 2012, 10:46 AM
Thread: Chinese company... cnc parts
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Any Progress????
Any Progress????
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9th November 2012, 02:00 PM
Thread: Huanyang Control Panel Needed
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Great news Bill, Much cheaper than buying a...
Great news Bill,
Much cheaper than buying a new panel i am sure.
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3rd November 2012, 02:45 PM
Thread: Huanyang Control Panel Needed
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Very unusual, but stranger things have happened....
Very unusual, but stranger things have happened. Hopefully after replacing the switches all will be back to normal.
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3rd November 2012, 10:27 AM
Thread: Turning down stepper shaft
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Thanks Bob and John, Was curious about whether...
Thanks Bob and John,
Was curious about whether the steppers would have a problem, after all the steppers are assembled by hand at the factories so it is good to know. Might look at pulling one... -
1st November 2012, 09:27 PM
Thread: Huanyang Control Panel Needed
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You probably have tried everything but just in...
You probably have tried everything but just in case, when you replaced the display from another unit, did you replace the display and ribbon cable together? If so, check that the other end doesn't...
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1st November 2012, 08:59 PM
Thread: Turning down stepper shaft
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P.S Also if anyone does know how or knows someone...
P.S Also if anyone does know how or knows someone who can it would also be very helpful. :roll:
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1st November 2012, 08:57 PM
Thread: Turning down stepper shaft
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Turning down stepper shaft
Hey All,
Got a random question for all the mechanical minded out there. I recently got myself a good deal on a low backlash Parker Bayside planetary reducer to replace the pulley and belt system.... -
26th October 2012, 07:44 PM
Thread: Chinese company... cnc parts
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Nice!!!! Doubt ill find that around here but you...
Nice!!!! Doubt ill find that around here but you never know. I spoke to the local scrappers and they had my number but doubt they would actually call. If you get a second in a lifetime and have...
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26th October 2012, 02:31 PM
Thread: Chinese company... cnc parts
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Wayne, That sounds great then. Look forward to...
Wayne,
That sounds great then. Look forward to seeing the updated piccys.
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26th October 2012, 10:15 AM
Thread: Chinese company... cnc parts
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It is a good idea of the bottom rail being the...
It is a good idea of the bottom rail being the adjustable one for slack etc and it will work....however a couple things to take into account are:
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25th October 2012, 08:28 AM
Thread: My take on the Mayan HAAB Calendar
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Gotta love the amana tool router bits, in...
Gotta love the amana tool router bits, in particular the in-groove system. I bought one and used it once before i started upgrading the machine so am waiting to give it a real test. I also bought the...
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25th October 2012, 07:48 AM
Thread: Chinese company... cnc parts
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CNC is definitely alot of fun but can soon become...
CNC is definitely alot of fun but can soon become an obsession. lol.
Can you post one with the tower sides shown as well. My concern is due to the height of the tower, to ensure smooth travel,... -
24th October 2012, 03:43 PM
Thread: Chinese company... cnc parts
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Not sure where your 5th stepper(Guessing Rotary?)...
Not sure where your 5th stepper(Guessing Rotary?) is but just thinking if your not keen on the G540, you could go with G251 drivers for nema 23 steppers or G201/203 for nema 34 steppers with a decent...
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24th October 2012, 03:34 PM
Thread: Chinese company... cnc parts
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Good to see someone doing a hot wire machine. ...
Good to see someone doing a hot wire machine.
I have quite a few designs i have drawn up over time and will be looking to settle on one after building a manual benchtop machine to figure out... -
18th October 2012, 09:00 PM
Thread: Touch Screen Kiosks Auction
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Hey Chris, Thats awesome news. I am glad i...
Hey Chris,
Thats awesome news. I am glad i posted it and someone took the option.
I'll definitely be keen after you settle down and figure out everything along with a price for your time and... -
18th October 2012, 03:48 PM
Thread: Touch Screen Kiosks Auction
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Still lookin good Chris!!!!! Only 1h from...
Still lookin good Chris!!!!!
Only 1h from yourself a really good deal.
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16th October 2012, 07:39 AM
Thread: help needed 8' x4' cnc
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Alen, again its great to see your setting...
Alen,
again its great to see your setting goals and researching lots.
The DKSH website is a bit of a pain to browse but there are heaps of nice pieces throughout their site from connectors and... -
16th October 2012, 07:31 AM
Thread: Touch Screen Kiosks Auction
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I'd be interested in one of the kiosks only if...
I'd be interested in one of the kiosks only if someone here gets the auction. Its not a huge priority but i do know someone who i am helping with a plasma that might like one and i might give it to...
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15th October 2012, 08:22 AM
Thread: help needed 8' x4' cnc
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Also proxy interference isn't an issue really...
Also proxy interference isn't an issue really unless you run non shielded wiring, have ground loops in the system or running high frequency equipment aroudnt he machine at that time. When it comes to...
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15th October 2012, 08:18 AM
Thread: help needed 8' x4' cnc
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I too run individual switches(push button...
I too run individual switches(push button switches controlling contactors) to turn on the spindle, electronics etc. This also helps when i am running the diamond drag tool as i don't have to power up...
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13th October 2012, 06:15 PM
Thread: help needed 8' x4' cnc
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Alen, Max current draw depends on everything...
Alen,
Max current draw depends on everything you will end up hooking up but as a guide, 15A should be enough. At maximum draw, each of those PS pulls roughly 1.5A, a 2kw spindle is roughly 8A and... -
12th October 2012, 09:44 PM
Thread: help needed 8' x4' cnc
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Stick with the better drives, G203v if your not...
Stick with the better drives, G203v if your not right up on your electronics or G201 if you know your stuff(if you want to save a few bucks). Nothing wrong with the G540 but for such a large machine...
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12th October 2012, 07:48 AM
Thread: 6b4
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Hey Rod, Lovely as always. Love the second...
Hey Rod,
Lovely as always. Love the second screen with just the toolpathing, might have to borrow that idea for mine.
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10th October 2012, 07:20 AM
Thread: Touch Screen Kiosks Auction
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Chris, not far at all. Wonder if they'd let you...
Chris, not far at all. Wonder if they'd let you look at them before sale ends. Yeah i think it will go cheap because of the quantity and the unknown state of them. Might be a few more pallets though...
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9th October 2012, 08:35 PM
Thread: Touch Screen Kiosks Auction
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Touch Screen Kiosks Auction
Hey everyone,
Just saw this on ebay and was thinking about watching it to see if it would would be worth buying them and repairing them to re-sell to the cnc community for a small profit. But... -
4th October 2012, 06:28 PM
Thread: help needed 8' x4' cnc
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Nice looking machine Kym. What DOC do you get...
Nice looking machine Kym. What DOC do you get with a 1/4in router bit and 1/2 router bit? Do you get much jitter during heavy cuts as those gantry sides look a little thin?
Good example of what...