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1st February 2019, 06:54 PM
Thread: Supplier Chai
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Thanks for that Kiwiken
Thanks for that Kiwiken
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1st February 2019, 09:10 AM
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Hi Kryn I have been using my machine for more...
Hi Kryn
I have been using my machine for more than ten years now with an MDF table (1.5m x 1m) with aluminium t-slot inserts, and understand the vagaries and issues with MDF, particularly when it... -
30th January 2019, 08:07 PM
Thread: Supplier Chai
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Supplier Chai
hi Rod or any of the 'old crew'.
Do any of you have the contact details for Chai, who used to supply bits and pieces, including spindles, inverters, etc?
Cheers
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30th January 2019, 05:16 PM
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t-Slot metal table for coolant cutting brass and aluminium
Hi guys (and Rod if you are still around).
Long time since I last posted but have revitalised my cnc ( 1m x 1.5m, running an aircooled spindle) and now want to build a smaller t-slot metal... -
28th April 2015, 02:09 PM
Thread: CNC small brass plate
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Hi Yanis
Hi Yanis, I live at Willunga and can cut this for you if you still need it - I cut a fair few plaques, etc in brass.
Give me a call.
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14th January 2014, 09:37 AM
Thread: Electronics puzzle
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Thanks Rod Will give it a go. noel
Thanks Rod
Will give it a go.
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8th January 2014, 03:11 PM
Thread: Electronics puzzle
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Pure Gold
Bob, Rod - two of nature's gentlemen.
Tried what you both said.
I actually had the driver board, the VFD, the spindle, and the computer all running off the one 15amp socket and circuit, with... -
8th January 2014, 01:47 PM
Thread: Electronics puzzle
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Hi Bob thanks for that - I will give it a go...
Hi Bob
thanks for that - I will give it a go this afternoon and let you know.
Cheers
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8th January 2014, 09:21 AM
Thread: Electronics puzzle
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Electronics puzzle
Hi Guys https://www.woodworkforums.com/images/icons/icon9.png
https://www.woodworkforums.com/images/icons/icon5.png Here is a real puzzler for the 'electronic gurus' on this forum - I really hope... -
11th December 2013, 05:08 PM
Thread: Dual Probe/Touch-plate set-up
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Dual Probe/Touch-plate set-up
Hi Guys - very long time with no post, but I am back with a question for your consideration - and wisdom - I have already sent a PM to Rod, but thought it a bit tough loading him up with the issue on...
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3rd May 2012, 04:19 PM
Thread: Spindle bearings
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Hi Guys long time no post. Chris - you are...
Hi Guys
long time no post.
Chris - you are spot on aboput the bearings - the top one has no real adjustment for float or anything else.
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3rd May 2012, 04:02 PM
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mark No barrow to push, but I have bought three...
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No barrow to push, but I have bought three Chinese spindles - two from "LoveHappy"and when one ran a bearing only a relatively short while after buying it, they replaced the thing complete, and... -
3rd May 2012, 03:56 PM
Thread: Small job
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China Give me a call - I am in Willunga Cheers...
China
Give me a call - I am in Willunga
Cheers
Noel
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14th October 2011, 03:04 PM
Thread: Drilling a square hole!!
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Hi Brad VERRRRRRY INTERESTING. Any idea...
Hi Brad
VERRRRRRY INTERESTING.
Any idea who sells these and what is involved?
Do you need a special software program, etc.
Cheers
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14th October 2011, 03:00 PM
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Hi Steve As I suggested, you can use Meshlab,...
Hi Steve
As I suggested, you can use Meshlab, which is freeware, to stitch together individual scans ato create either STL or OBJ 3d files.
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12th October 2011, 07:30 AM
Thread: Some CNC router projects.
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SHAME SHAME SHAME Over the past few years i...
SHAME SHAME SHAME
Over the past few years i have contributed to this forum, and in return received nothing but positive support from many of its members, such as Rod, Greg, Steve, Bob, Mike,... -
10th October 2011, 04:58 PM
Thread: Lost steps on A/X axis
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Bob Only other thing I can think of is that most...
Bob
Only other thing I can think of is that most of us run the circuit through the spindle, and I know this can give spurious faults from time to time as the earth/ground is often suspect.
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10th October 2011, 03:34 PM
Thread: Lost steps on A/X axis
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Bob I use cnc c10's and have a number of issues...
Bob
I use cnc c10's and have a number of issues from time to time, but find them pretty reliable for most things, but they can have some idiosyncracies.
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6th October 2011, 03:25 PM
Thread: Some CNC router projects.
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Hi Rod - don't mean to impose on your thread but...
Hi Rod - don't mean to impose on your thread but thought I might post a couple of recent projects for general viewing.
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1st October 2011, 06:22 PM
Thread: Lost steps on A/X axis
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Bob What sort of B.O.B. are you running? I have...
Bob
What sort of B.O.B. are you running?
I have had some issues with CNC C10's in the past.
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11th June 2011, 04:53 PM
Thread: Error code
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:? Ok Guys Just found lots about Art Code 9991...
:? Ok Guys
Just found lots about Art Code 9991 errors on Machsuppot forum, but almost all relate to plugin problems - most with ShuttlePro - but I don't have any plugins in my folder apart from the... -
11th June 2011, 04:38 PM
Thread: Error code
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Error code
Hi guys
Just started to cut a job and the machine stopped and reported an error. The message came up saying:" Error Stopped. Art Code 9991 "
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10th June 2011, 11:11 AM
Thread: Climb vs Conventional
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Hi Thunker Yes - That's pretty much what I...
Hi Thunker
Yes - That's pretty much what I figured out - ity is better to change the direction of cut for aluminium - it does tend to clog up the cutters less, and as far as I can see, there is no... -
23rd May 2011, 04:48 PM
Thread: Climb vs Conventional
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Climb vs Conventional
Hi Guys :U
Apologies before I start as I know this issue has been widely canvassed both here and on other forums, but I am still trying to work out the reasoning behind each approach.
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16th April 2011, 08:37 PM
Thread: Tips for Newbie Huanyang VFD users
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Kim I have purchased two spindles and vfd...
Kim
I have purchased two spindles and vfd from "lovehappy"(Aaron bai) and been very happy with the price and service - especially when I complained about the bearings not lasting and he supplied... -
5th April 2011, 08:28 PM
Thread: BobCAD CAM for CNC Routers
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Hi al Sadly, i paid out a fiar amount of good...
Hi al
Sadly, i paid out a fiar amount of good $$ for Bobcad v.22.
lots of promises - almost non-exiatant help.
Still lot working properly, and won't post a workable g-code.
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23rd March 2011, 05:22 PM
Thread: Laser wiring issue.
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Thanks Greg and Rod. :) I know I am getting...
Thanks Greg and Rod. :)
I know I am getting older - but must also be getting sillier. I built a laser holder from a teflon block and mounted that to the spindle mount.
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22nd March 2011, 06:13 PM
Thread: Laser wiring issue.
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OK Guys - looks like "problem solvered' (sic)....
OK Guys - looks like "problem solvered' (sic). :wink:
It appears that these small lasers are actually earthed to their case - this being the case (heh heh) then I only need one wire to the B.O.B.... -
22nd March 2011, 05:10 PM
Thread: Laser wiring issue.
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Laser wiring issue.
Hi Guys.
This may be one for Greg - I have used Greg's script to turn a laser cross-hair on/off.
However - I am having some teething problems.
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8th March 2011, 05:10 PM
Thread: Cutting Brass
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Mike Asked the 'train' guy about the drive, and...
Mike
Asked the 'train' guy about the drive, and he says they just use 450watt electric motors running off 24volts. Apparently he has eight batteries and the loco will run for about six hours.
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8th March 2011, 05:06 PM
Thread: Bugga@#$%%
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Mike this was on my new machine - haven't cut...
Mike
this was on my new machine - haven't cut anything with it yet.
The motor was the Ý'motor, which is one of two which I use on this axis - the other (A) is slaved to the one which sheared off.... -
3rd March 2011, 08:48 PM
Thread: Bugga@#$%%
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Hi guys :) Rod and Greg - your advice and...
Hi guys :)
Rod and Greg - your advice and inputs are always most welcome, and always extremely sage and informative. I think the best thing is that you both contribute so much, and are willing to... -
3rd March 2011, 06:06 PM
Thread: Bugga@#$%%
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Hi Guys Thanks for all the input. David - your...
Hi Guys
Thanks for all the input.
David - your suggestion about bearings etc on the pinion shaft is exactly what I have done. Everything is supported on bearings.
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1st March 2011, 02:48 PM
Thread: Bugga@#$%%
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Greg Pretty much a straight knock-off of the...
Greg
Pretty much a straight knock-off of the gearing arrangement on your machine from memory.
Also remember copying from Daniel's machine - I think.
Using P.I.E.S. AT5 pulley and belts.
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1st March 2011, 01:23 PM
Thread: Bugga@#$%%
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Sorry Guys Meant to add some pictures but...
Sorry Guys
Meant to add some pictures but forgot to upload them.
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1st March 2011, 01:19 PM
Thread: Bugga@#$%%
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Bugga@#$%%
Hi Guys :oo: :(
Well - just started to run my new machine, and had only moved about 100mm when I heard a 'strange' sound from one of the gearboxes. Stopped the machine and had a look and it... -
28th February 2011, 07:12 PM
Thread: Cutting Brass
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Mike Not sure, but I will talk to Matt tomorrow...
Mike
Not sure, but I will talk to Matt tomorrow and get the full details.
He is the person building this loco, and uses the workshop of another person I know locally, Simon, and he is building... -
28th February 2011, 02:36 PM
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Whoops!!!! :-:- Sorry - good idea if I...
Whoops!!!! :-:-
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28th February 2011, 02:34 PM
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More photos of the Hall Effect switches - still...
More photos of the Hall Effect switches - still not good images. :(
These things are really tiny - the red spot is a 3mm l.e.d., and the tiny black square is the Hall switch. If you look closely... -
27th February 2011, 08:04 PM
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Hi all Now that I look more closely at the...
Hi all
Now that I look more closely at the photo of the Hall switch, the more çruddy'it looks.
I will take a better shot and post it as I think this is an interesting idea.
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27th February 2011, 08:02 PM
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Mike Yes - many thanks for the help. I...
Mike
Yes - many thanks for the help.
I managed to calibrate each axis without any dramas at all.
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27th February 2011, 07:55 PM
Thread: Cutting Brass
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Hi Mike Just doing a job for a friend, but like...
Hi Mike
Just doing a job for a friend, but like a lot of guys, could get interested.
some very nice engineering in them.
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27th February 2011, 07:06 PM
Thread: Cutting Brass
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Thanks for the advice guys. Have just...
Thanks for the advice guys.
Have just finished cutting two brass nameplates for a friend who is building a 5 inch gauge locomotive. it is a replica of one of the ore-haulers at My Newman in... -
27th February 2011, 06:16 PM
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Hi Spidey Four for the three axes (X, Y, Y2(A),...
Hi Spidey
Four for the three axes (X, Y, Y2(A), and Z - two drives on the Y axis).
The fifth drive is for my future expansion into a fourth axis.
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27th February 2011, 05:55 PM
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At Last
Hi Guys :D
Well - after a 12 month batch of ill-health, I have finally gotten around to resuming my build. :D
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29th January 2011, 11:44 AM
Thread: Cutting Brass
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Cutting Brass
Hi Guys
After some éxpert advice'.
I have a small job to do in Brass and was wondering if anyone has used this before (I bet Rod or Greg have).
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5th January 2011, 02:26 PM
Thread: Replacing Spindle Bearings
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Hi Guys Thanks for the responses about those...
Hi Guys
Thanks for the responses about those troublesome bearings.
I will follow Greg's excellent suggestion, and send off an email to Aaron Bai in Chine. I have had a few dealings with him and he... -
31st December 2010, 10:40 AM
Thread: Replacing Spindle Bearings
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Hi Chris Yeh - it is almost the same price for a...
Hi Chris
Yeh - it is almost the same price for a new spindle and shipping, so I would not bother replacing bearings in the future. That way, i end up with a completely new spindle rather than old... -
30th December 2010, 04:59 PM
Thread: Replacing Spindle Bearings
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Hi Chris Easy to confuse me!!! I replaced all...
Hi Chris
Easy to confuse me!!!
I replaced all three bearings with these NTN bearings. They were recommended by Bearing services, and they are labelled as ""double row, angular bearings" but when I... -
30th December 2010, 12:17 PM
Thread: Replacing Spindle Bearings
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Hi Guys Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to...
Hi Guys
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.
Following Rod's request for info re; bearings, I have purchased (mortgaged the house more like) for my old spindle.
Got them from the...