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14th February 2018, 11:41 AM
Thread: Making Spoked Wheels
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Oh you are brilliant! Crowie. I thought you would...
Oh you are brilliant! Crowie. I thought you would have it. Thanks so much.
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14th February 2018, 11:16 AM
Thread: Making Spoked Wheels
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Yes I know Crowie. I uploaded this one I made in...
Yes I know Crowie. I uploaded this one I made in PDF about wooden spoked wheels but I can't find the pdf here now?
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14th February 2018, 09:54 AM
Thread: Making Spoked Wheels
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Would anyone have kept a copy of my pdf on wheel...
Would anyone have kept a copy of my pdf on wheel making that they can upload please?. Someone just asked for it and it seems to have disappeared here and the file was two laptops ago.
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26th November 2016, 08:20 AM
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Yes, I did not think of that. I guess I was...
Yes, I did not think of that. I guess I was looking at what Bunnings had. What other species work? What have you tried? If I can get a list together, I might consult a saw mill.
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25th November 2016, 08:47 PM
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Have you tried Tasmanian Oak?
Have you tried Tasmanian Oak?
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25th November 2016, 02:37 PM
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Which hardwood vcarves cleanly - making a sign
Which hardwood in Australia vcarves cleanly? I want to vcarve, with a CNC router, some letters on a sign without the fuzzies. The sign will not be out in the weather so it does not have to be durable.
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13th October 2016, 07:27 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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A friend did it for me on solidworks. I used...
A friend did it for me on solidworks. I used cut3d to create the toolpaths.
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13th October 2016, 03:29 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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An updated mill xml file.
An updated mill xml file.
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1st October 2016, 01:57 PM
Thread: Cheap, safe and hard wearing finish
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Do you use acrylic lacquer or oil based? What...
Do you use acrylic lacquer or oil based? What brand do you use and I will see what matches it in Australia.
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29th September 2016, 05:02 PM
Thread: Cheap, safe and hard wearing finish
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Can you recommend a particular type and brand of...
Can you recommend a particular type and brand of Shellac?
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29th September 2016, 12:35 PM
Thread: Cheap, safe and hard wearing finish
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Cheap, safe and hard wearing finish
A couple of pics to show what I have been up to with my CNC router. The horse is for a friend who breeds miniature horses. The chains are recycled from tip shop jewelry,
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20th September 2016, 08:04 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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They said the noise was normal.
They said the noise was normal.
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20th September 2016, 08:02 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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It is going strong. It makes a bit of a noise...
It is going strong. It makes a bit of a noise from time to time but nothing to worry about. Here it is cutting a foil for a boat rudder.
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31st July 2016, 10:35 AM
Thread: Finish for a wooden geared clock
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Finish for a wooden geared clock
I am building this clock HolzMechanik.de
I wonder what finish is best? I will finish the stock before cutting it on my cnc router so I don't get finish on the teeth edges. I don't want a finish... -
11th July 2016, 02:38 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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Thank you. I learnt something. I did find an...
Thank you. I learnt something. I did find an Australian ac adapter for the pump in the box afterwards.
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7th July 2016, 06:35 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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This was the only error, see pic.
This was the only error, see pic.
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5th July 2016, 12:29 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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These mach3 settings above are not the final...
These mach3 settings above are not the final settings it seems - I will keep you posted.
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26th June 2016, 01:58 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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I forgot to add some info about the pump. It has...
I forgot to add some info about the pump. It has an american style 2 pin plug. It has 250 volts written on the plug. I never know which way these plugs go up, so I kept the 250 volt writing on the...
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26th June 2016, 07:58 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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Thanks. I'm a bit south of Toowoomba.
Thanks. I'm a bit south of Toowoomba.
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11th June 2016, 08:12 AM
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Don't spoil your spoil board - useful video tip
You set the height of Z on top of the spoil board and set the Mach3 height for the Z axis to -12 for 12mm nominal material.
https://youtu.be/Q-Q1o16Ux-I
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10th June 2016, 02:32 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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It is up and running. The TB6560 board is fine so...
It is up and running. The TB6560 board is fine so far.
Remember this is for the one I got off ebay. There seem to many variations between different 6040s.
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7th June 2016, 08:24 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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I have confirmed it is 220v. If you take your...
I have confirmed it is 220v. If you take your glasses off you can see a little 220v sticker on the back of the control box.
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6th June 2016, 09:28 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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Actually, I just saw that the spindle is 220v....
Actually, I just saw that the spindle is 220v. And for the control box it says:
Control box parameters:
Operating Voltage
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5th June 2016, 06:13 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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Forgot the home settings. 381986
Forgot the home settings.
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5th June 2016, 01:59 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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Well the machine is together. It only took two...
Well the machine is together. It only took two hours including checking every screw and bolt for tension and also including taking the lid off the control box which is not recommended as they say and...
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5th June 2016, 09:32 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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This is the manual from the DVD. Mike
This is the manual from the DVD.
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5th June 2016, 09:22 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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This is the settings file from Mach3. Once it is...
This is the settings file from Mach3. Once it is setup it can be used to backup your settings I read. You could rename the file to your mill name and it will save the labour of putting all these...
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5th June 2016, 09:15 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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Motor tuning 381946381947381948 That is all...
Motor tuning
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That is all of the settings windows.
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5th June 2016, 09:14 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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The rest of the ports and pins setup ...
The rest of the ports and pins setup
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5th June 2016, 09:12 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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Output signals 381937381938381939381940
Output signals
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5th June 2016, 09:11 AM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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They call this a CNC 6040T. Thanks folks. I...
They call this a CNC 6040T.
Thanks folks. I know I will probably have to upgrade it but I wanted to see if it runs as is.
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4th June 2016, 08:51 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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Thanks for replying. Glad to hear you are on your...
Thanks for replying. Glad to hear you are on your way with it. Are these the mach3 settings you used?
http://www.china-cncrouter.com//downfile/2015120416433598141.pdf
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4th June 2016, 07:28 PM
Thread: CNC Router 6040
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CNC Router 6040
Has anyone else in Australia bought this CNC router from ebay? It says it is a 6040T but I am not so sure. I could use some help with setup.
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1st June 2016, 01:00 PM
Thread: What Feed Rate? Speed etc?
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It does help a lot - thank you.
It does help a lot - thank you.
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31st May 2016, 05:52 PM
Thread: What Feed Rate? Speed etc?
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What Feed Rate? Speed etc?
I have some Meranti 1/4" plywood. I want to cut some clock gears (wheels) on my CNC Router.
I have a Amana Tool 46180 Solid Carbide Mini Spiral Compression 1/8 D x 13/16 CH x 1/8 SHK x 2-1/2 Inch... -
14th December 2015, 11:26 AM
Thread: finish 1931 model A Ford
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Stunning, simply stunning. Mike
Stunning, simply stunning.
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16th November 2015, 12:35 PM
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Sketchup for 3d. You can even design boats with...
Sketchup for 3d. You can even design boats with it http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/13/howto/sketchup/ Yes there is a learning curve but there is lots of help out there. For 2d drawing I recommend...
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6th October 2015, 11:26 AM
Thread: Spoked Wheel Jigs
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I came up with a system that worked for me....
I came up with a system that worked for me. https://www.woodworkforums.com/f174/making-spoked-wheels-155958/
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4th September 2015, 11:28 AM
Thread: Catapult Battle Game "Battle-Pults"
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Thanks for the share. I am making this for my...
Thanks for the share. I am making this for my grandson this weekend. It is simple to make and is supposed to be quite powerful.
http://www.stormthecastle.com/catapult/the-wyvern-catapult-1.htm
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7th October 2014, 10:28 PM
Thread: Burnt Wood Smell on my Clock Gears
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I used Hoop pine plywood. Thanks for the...
I used Hoop pine plywood. Thanks for the encouragement. I have had other laser cutting done without the smell so it might disappear.
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4th October 2014, 10:27 AM
Thread: Burnt Wood Smell on my Clock Gears
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Burnt Wood Smell on my Clock Gears
I just wanted to warn folks of my recent experience. I got some clock gears cut by a laser cutting service. They were burnt on the back but that is not too bad but the burnt wood smell was awful. I...
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2nd September 2014, 11:28 AM
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Three interesting clock videos on Youtube
I found these three videos on youtube yesterday. I found them interesting and I thought I would share.
Two nice little videos on Harrison's wooden clocks:
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27th January 2014, 06:39 PM
Thread: A Special Little Gig
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A Special Little Gig
I think this a special little boat and worth posting again here.
We went for a country drive recently and visited the little town of Lowood, Qld, Australia. I spotted a boat in a cage and wondered... -
9th December 2013, 12:40 PM
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My New Hobby - New Scrollsaw Nautical Patterns Website
I'm without a workshop at the moment so I have taken to drawing scrollsaw patterns as a hobby. They are all nautical and are free. Maybe you will find something you like.
Please visit the:
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11th November 2013, 01:15 PM
Thread: New Scroller
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Welcome. Scrollsawing is great fun. The best tip...
Welcome. Scrollsawing is great fun. The best tip I can give you is if you wander off the line wander slowly back and only you will know. Some other tips below and be sure to visit Steve Good's site...
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Tell your son there was a piece in the news...
Tell your son there was a piece in the news just the other day about Ned Kelly but more from the view of the police. There was a letter just before that.
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Thanks Crowie. She lowered the bed and mounted...
Thanks Crowie. She lowered the bed and mounted the handles on the side but I think it turned out great too. Helena is all smiles.
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Pictures as Promised. Made by Helena for her...
Pictures as Promised. Made by Helena for her Niece.
Mike John
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22nd July 2012, 04:51 PM
Thread: Making Spoked Wheels
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The links in the pdf above did not work. I fixed...
The links in the pdf above did not work. I fixed it and re-uploaded it.
Please download it again. It is in the first post of this thread.
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22nd July 2012, 11:07 AM
Thread: Making Spoked Wheels
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Where's the how to do it section Crowie? I know...
Where's the how to do it section Crowie? I know it will be obvious when you tell me.
Mike John