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  1. Creating relief images/2.5D carves and also does anyone use Carveco Software

    Does anyone here uses or has used Carveco Maker as I have a question I'd like to ask.
    Can you place an original image on top of a stl model created from that image?? The reason I ask is at the...
  2. Thread: Desktop cnc

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    Was he tied up with Adam’s Bits that supply the...

    Was he tied up with Adam’s Bits that supply the ”bluecarve” CNC?
  3. Thread: Desktop cnc

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    Most units are sold with dimensions being the...

    Most units are sold with dimensions being the outer footprint excluding motors, drag links etc. you loose about 200 to 225mm between footprint and cutting area.
    Here are some common size showing...
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    What brand did you buy? Are the racks steel or...

    What brand did you buy? Are the racks steel or Delrin?
    I tried Fusion 360 but it never fell into place for me. Even did an online course. I switched to Freecad ( which also generated gcode) and had...
  5. As mentioned above, I use blue painters tape and...

    As mentioned above, I use blue painters tape and super glue. I use it on the timber I machine on my CNC. Unless the surfaces an almost dead flat, I have found double sided tape can be problematic as...
  6. Thread: Ncstudio

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    Try this link 3 Axis NC Studio PCI Motion...

    Try this link

    3 Axis NC Studio PCI Motion Ncstudio Control Card ... – Grandado
  7. I’ve got an Ozito 2 speed hammer drill for 8...

    I’ve got an Ozito 2 speed hammer drill for 8 years that has been flogged to death in concrete and still going strong. I also have a 6 year old Ozito Reciprocating saw that has had heavy use including...
  8. I bought a 6mm from Adam’s Bits and it’s fine.i...

    I bought a 6mm from Adam’s Bits and it’s fine.i have used it heaps with my CNC.
    i have an 8mm from them but haven’t tried it yet.
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    Applying a decent amount of heat to cast iron can...

    Applying a decent amount of heat to cast iron can cause all sorts of trouble if it’s not done properly. Cast iron has to be pre heated, welded/ silver soldered etc then cooled down very very slowly...
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    SOLD: I’ll take it - $220+$20 postage i’ll PM you my...

    I’ll take it - $220+$20 postage
    i’ll PM you my details if that’s acceptable.
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    Queen of the Night blooms again

    Four flowers on the same night. Most ever!

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    You can buy both. Diggers brand is available at...

    You can buy both. Diggers brand is available at the big Green store. The distilled one, it’s called Turpentine Pure Gum and the other Mineral Turpentine.
    I remember the distilled version came with...
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    Download Freecad. It works on the Mac. It can...

    Download Freecad. It works on the Mac. It can also generate gcode.
    I use it all the time for things like boxes, spoil board surfacing etc.
    With extensions like A2, you can lay out all your eg. box...
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    I think the OP is looking for a program to tun on...

    I think the OP is looking for a program to tun on a Mac which the Vcarve products can’t do.
  15. I use Feast Watson Sanding Sealer..Admittedly, it...

    I use Feast Watson Sanding Sealer..Admittedly, it looks and sands like talc, but I have no complaints re its effectiveness.
    I ‘ve used it under shellac as well as other finishing products.
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    I use and love Freecad. I have Fusion 360 but...

    I use and love Freecad. I have Fusion 360 but very rarely use it now I have Freecad.
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    If it’s one of the Arlec type 10A remote...

    If it’s one of the Arlec type 10A remote switching units, it will last about 12 months. The high inrush current on switch-on will cause the unit to fail at that time. I’ve had three different brands...
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    Have you tried this. The Sagulator – WoodBin...

    Have you tried this.

    The Sagulator – WoodBin

    I know it’s for shelves but I fed your dimensions into it and it came up with a sag figure.
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    Totally agree with all of BoneInspector’s...

    Totally agree with all of BoneInspector’s comments.
    Heres a list of a few I know of that have units in the cheaper ranges.

    Makerstore - Melbourne
    Complete Kits - Maker Store PTY LTD


    Blue...
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    I have a 50mm hose connected to the SCMS dust...

    I have a 50mm hose connected to the SCMS dust outlet and a fence at the back with a bell mouth hood attached to a 6” extractor hose poking through the fence, and it still makes some mess.
  21. I would also go with spiral downcut. I have seen...

    I would also go with spiral downcut. I have seen people cover the whole surface with tape first which they say prevents/lessens chipping.
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    Have a read through this link. Not sure if it...

    Have a read through this link. Not sure if it will help.

    VCarve on iMac computer - Vectric Customer
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    Easy to set up metric or imperial during your job...

    Easy to set up metric or imperial during your job set up. Tool library has both metric and imperial tools to choose from. I bought Vcarve Desktop version which is limited to a 600mm x 600mm working...
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    +2 for Vectric. I use that for lettering, inlays...

    +2 for Vectric. I use that for lettering, inlays 2.5D carving etc.

    I also use Freecad for precision CNC work. I used Fusion 360 previously but found Freecad more user friendly.
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    That ring looks about the same thickness as the...

    That ring looks about the same thickness as the one the use to lock a Makita trim router into a CNC so I don’t think it would be a problem in a mini router table
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    Hopefully I maybe able to answer some of your...

    Hopefully I maybe able to answer some of your questions as I have used the Makerstore and have a CNC.
    I built my own CNC - build Post here. New CNC build
    I bought about 80% (parts wise) from the...
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    Can moderators please move this to “eBay and...

    Can moderators please move this to “eBay and external sites”
    Thanks
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    Testo 405i Thermal anemometer

    Testo 405i Thermal anemometer.
    Displays via Bluetooth on phones or tablets
    It was used to set up my dust extraction system
    Excellent instrument and easy to use.

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    Displays in...
  29. SOLD: Sold

    Sold
  30. SOLD: Veritas Router Plane V bit plus sharpening jig.

    Veritas Router plane 1/2" Vee-Blade brand new, never used Part No. 05P3805

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    Veritas Router Plane Sharpening jig Part number 05P38098

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    $30 for both plus postage
  31. Thread: CNC Router

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    I noticed you are from the USA. There is a very...

    I noticed you are from the USA.
    There is a very active forum which I think is Canadian based. They sell the LongMill and write the gSender software.
    There are some very knowledgeable guys on there...
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    All the above advice is spot on. I’m just a...

    All the above advice is spot on.
    I’m just a retired hobbyist but I spend most days learning software, designing and using the CNC
    Having built my own CNC from scratch and having used a wide variety...
  33. Thread: Software for CNC

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    I spent a good deal of time with shims and trial...

    I spent a good deal of time with shims and trial surfacing cuts to get the tramming right. Worth the effort though.
  34. Thread: Software for CNC

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    It worked, BoneInspector

    During the hiatus that was COVID, I was chatting to BoneInspector about his CNC. I asked him if he thought it would Be possible to use one to cut out toy animated animals I was making at the time, as...
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    NEW They’re back on AMAZON PRIME for $295. Think it...

    They’re back on AMAZON PRIME for $295. Think it runs out today or tomorrow?
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    I'm 71 and I don't mind getting on my knees for a...

    I'm 71 and I don't mind getting on my knees for a good photo:o

    While my setup may look different to yours, its exactly the same in principle.

    1) Top of table with winder access hole.

    528378...
  37. Thread: Software for CNC

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    Looks like you may follow my path:U I bought a...

    Looks like you may follow my path:U

    I bought a combined 3018 CNC and Laser (Vevor - small 775 spindle and 5W laser) to get a feel for the hobby and what to buy in the future. I chose CNC ( which...
  38. Thread: Software for CNC

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    I ended up buying Vectric Vcarve Desktop - so far...

    I ended up buying Vectric Vcarve Desktop - so far so good.
  39. Lead screw assortment with some anti- backlash nut assemblies

    I have an assortment of 8mm Lead screws for sale. They are 4 start, 2mm pitch therefore a lead of 8mm.
    They are as follows:
    2 x 650mm
    2 x 620mm
    2 x 340mm
    1 x 320mm

    I also have 3 anti backlash...
  40. As state by others, my experiences have been...

    As state by others, my experiences have been fine. Sometimes they don’t have an item in stock so you may have to wait a week or two depending on their supplier and availability.
    I have always had...
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    The cupboard style looked early to mid century....

    The cupboard style looked early to mid century. Dowelled joints, shellac based finish, if that helps.
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    What timber is this?

    Probably a long shot as you haven’t got the piece of timber in hand, but I’m hoping someone can identify this for me.
    The timber is very light in weight and machines beautifully. I got the timber...
  43. Thread: Software for CNC

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    Software for CNC

    After a month or two of fiddling around, trying various tasks I’ve settled on some free software that do certain jobs but I still need to find software for specific tasks.
    I would like to start...
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    FREE: VIC Mine was a Black and Decker.

    Mine was a Black and Decker.
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    I follow a channel called Cutting Edge...

    I follow a channel called Cutting Edge Engineering. Safety first always, usually with an explanation, and a craftsman.
  46. Thread: New CNC build

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    Latest upgrade to my machine - a second hand...

    Latest upgrade to my machine - a second hand Bluetooth Xbox controller.

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    Brilliant bit of kit, especially when having to get down low and close to zero in on a spot.
    All the buttons are...
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    The Merbau I cut was 9mm 527121 The Perspex...

    The Merbau I cut was 9mm

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    The Perspex was 6mm

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    these were the strengthening support sides for my 3018.
  48. Why not use aluminium extrusion for the fence?

    Why not use aluminium extrusion for the fence?
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    I bought that a VEVOR unit ( not the Pro) - CNC...

    I bought that a VEVOR unit ( not the Pro) - CNC spindle and 5.5W laser. They are available with various laser wattages- 5W being the strongest when I bought. The only thing I’ve done is to beef up...
  50. Thread: New CNC build

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    Well the import into Librecad then back into...

    Well the import into Librecad then back into Carbidecreate V6 didn’t work. Still have weird problems with one section cutting on the outside but another section cutting on the inside and other areas...
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