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    Spindle Speed Fluctuating

    hey all, just wondering if anyone can help me

    i have a G540 going to a Smooth stepper to mach3. I have a Chinese Huanyang VFD and spindle. Now i have every thing running through mach3 it turns...
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    yeah i got that problem solved. i kinda went...

    yeah i got that problem solved. i kinda went over board with the spindle. i got a 3kw spindle and it weights 9kg and is 100mm dia. it looks very out of place. the other thing i was thinking was...
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    ox CNC spindle upgrade

    So im upgrading my spindle on my ox cnc and just wondering if anyone has put a 2.2kw (around 6kg) or a 3kw (9kg) on the ox and if the x axis would handle the weight?
  4. Thread: Ebay spindle

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    Ebay spindle

    Looking at this spindle anyone use or bought something like this?
    3KW Four Bearing AIR Cooled Motor Spindle AND Matching Inverter Drive VFD CNC | eBay
  5. Thread: Spindle

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    Spindle

    So it sounds like my spindle is ready to go to spindle heaven. So was thinking of an up grade. I have a 400w air cooled spindle and well it has served it purpose. I now want something with balls...
  6. Thread: cnc spindle

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    cnc spindle

    ok so i have a 400w spindle and well want one with some more grunt, but not a fan of water cooled. anyone make any suggestions on what one and where to buy one?
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    The first few jobs

    since now i have a ful version of mach3 i can d o bigger jobs

    here are a few pics i think ive got alignment problems - im using vcarve desktop to do the drawing and code then mach3 to control the...
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    post comming :D

    post comming :D
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    thanks for your help too peter greatly appreciated

    thanks for your help too peter greatly appreciated
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    OMG it works!!!!!

    well after all that trouble with the cnc shield, i decided to throw it in the bin and got a G540 from homann design. now to get the spindle working and cut some wood :D
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    yes i have heat sinks and 2 large fan - enough to...

    yes i have heat sinks and 2 large fan - enough to keep it very cool. i guess ill keep going at it. would just be nice to have something go right and smoothly for a change
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    yes they are the A4988 drivers. tell me more...

    yes they are the A4988 drivers.

    tell me more about the gecko g540? how do you connect it if you dont have a parallel port?

    and would it work on my steppers i have now?
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    thanks ill dial down the acceleration and as for...

    thanks ill dial down the acceleration and as for the arduino im starting to think the same thing ive had nothing but problems with it
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    calibration of a cnc

    ok now i need some more help, im just about ready to smash this bloody thing. so all the axis are working but now trying to get the voltages right so they run. i dont know what im doing wrong but...
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    all sorted now it was a faulty stepper driver all...

    all sorted now it was a faulty stepper driver all fixed and working. now to work out the steps per mm thing
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    ive built an open builds ox. found the first...

    ive built an open builds ox. found the first problem was a faulty cnc sheild now that is fixed thank god. only problem i have now is getting the slave y motor going, on the cnc shield it has a...
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    wiring up and getting it started

    so the build is finished, now to get it started. i had problems with the anduno but got that fixed. hooked it all up to test and well it moved and made some funny noises so i stopped. the z motor...
  18. Thread: cnc software

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    cnc software

    So im just waiting on a few things to come to finish of my cnc, so now the topic of software. been looking and there are so many different thinks out there from Mach 3 to Vcarve (i must say i do...
  19. Thread: cnc shield

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    cnc shield

    ok so the build is going well but not i need some help with the electronics.

    this is what i have http://blog.protoneer.co.nz/arduino-cnc-shield/#Assembly

    but cant seam to find how to wire up...
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    i was just told that water cooled was better. ...

    i was just told that water cooled was better. but will look in to it as well :D
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    ok next question - spindle

    ok so i will eventually get a water cooled spindle but for the moment i have a dremel 3000 and a makita trim router. I am going to use the trim router for the spindle, unless anyone tells me...
  22. Thread: cnc router bits

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    cnc router bits

    ok so im started to assemble my cnc and been told to get some cheap bits as i will break a few while learning. can anyone recommend any one to buy these from and also while on the topic of breaking...
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    wow thanks all i love these forums, so many...

    wow thanks all i love these forums, so many helpful ppl
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    Looking for some parts - can someone help?

    ok o i have bought my CNC machine and now i want to make sure it nice and looks good. Just wondering if anyone knows where you can get some cable drag chain and cable sheilds - kinda like the one...
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    The xyz carve is the other i was looking at would...

    The xyz carve is the other i was looking at would be interested in hearing about you - pros,cons and how the assembly was
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    Mostly wood and maybe some aluminum. And size...

    Mostly wood and maybe some aluminum. And size wise im looking at 1m x1m ish id rather get something bigger than i want, so when i really get in to it im not restricted with a small cnc. Have been...
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    Yeah was just looking at them ;)

    Yeah was just looking at them ;)
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    Looking to buy a cnc kit

    Ok so i want to buy a cnc kit. Dont want to buy different parts and stuff just want to buy one kit and out it together. Been looking on google and havent really found anything in australia. Atm...
  29. Thread: Lathe Build

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    OR look for an old lathe and restore it. thats...

    OR look for an old lathe and restore it. thats something id like to do, find an old old lathe and restore it
  30. Thread: Lathe jigs

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    yep i got a 2hp lathe so that wont be a problem....

    yep i got a 2hp lathe so that wont be a problem. and as for the faceplate thats an idea i got a few of those floating about
  31. Thread: Lathe jigs

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    Lathe jigs

    Ok so not only do i do wood turning but i also tinker in other types of wood working. Ive been looking at a drum sander as of late and cant justify the cost of one, and well i like to make my own...
  32. Thread: 2 x 1hp

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    2 x 1hp

    I have 2 1 hp dust extractors, could i hook these up to one line to make it work better or would this just be a waste?
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    love the timber in first ones and love the way...

    love the timber in first ones and love the way you filled the cracks

    you should be very happy with that
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    ive used them but prefer the hss tools but also...

    ive used them but prefer the hss tools but also for all you that use carbide here a video to watch and yes it does work well :D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBgbhG373LE
  35. Thread: Which Chuck??

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    good luck matt enjoy the journey, talk you time...

    good luck matt enjoy the journey, talk you time ask questions. there is never a stupid question only a stupid mastake, so many ppl on here are very helpful and join a club (yeah i need to take my...
  36. Thread: Which Chuck??

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    go the vicmarc, i got the nova from carbortec...

    go the vicmarc, i got the nova from carbortec when i first started as i didnt know much about chucks now i have 2 vicmarcs and love then, i still use the nove only cos the jaws i have on them and im...
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    was going to post the same thing after i seen the...

    was going to post the same thing after i seen the video. i have seen that kinda grind on another video but can seam to find it
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    looking for a small benchtop jointer

    im looking for a benchtop jointer just something small, seen the one at carbertec but wondering if there are any others out there
  39. Thread: timber sealer

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    i just seal it on the outside, it works really we...

    i just seal it on the outside, it works really we and dont have to worry about finding room for all those bags :D
  40. Thread: timber sealer

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    timber sealer

    i am sealing the outside of my wet bowls with timber sealer from caltex (not sure whats its called) it says it lasts a year. just wondering if it goes off? it looks fine to me still a milky white...
  41. well i had a crappy ryobi table saw and got sick...

    well i had a crappy ryobi table saw and got sick of it , so i pulled it apart and built my own. I just used the motor and the mountings, apart from that ive build a new cabnet, leveled the top. ive...
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    i dont turn without one i have one close call...

    i dont turn without one i have one close call when i first started turning. Ever since then dont start my lathe with out one on

    i use the Bionic
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    just found this have a read...

    just found this have a read http://www.woodworkinghq.co.nz/news/html/?429.html
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    the luguna lathe is a nice lathe, i havent used...

    the luguna lathe is a nice lathe, i havent used it my self but have heard good things about it. let me know what you find out. and whats the price of the harvey?
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    starting a bench build soon need some advice

    so been looking at youtube videos, woodsmith mags and fellow ppl on the forums and kinda sorted my design out, but having one small problem. The tail vise. not sure what one i should use, the wagon...
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    looking for someone for a small CNC job

    hey all, just wondering if someone can help me. i want to put a logo in a piece of red gum, well its really only 3 letters about 30cmx30cm im happy to pay in the south east of melbourne
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    the lathe caddie

    so had a bit of free time and re made my lathe caddie, i think this is version 4 lol

    the last version was fixed to the lathe and couldn't move it. This one is is on some pivot points so i can...
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    thank you all for your input, i ended up with a...

    thank you all for your input, i ended up with a nice big LED spot light above my lathe, wow what a difference, just now going to replace the light in the lamp to a led now
  49. Thread: face plate work

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    ive never really tried a screw chuck always used...

    ive never really tried a screw chuck always used a face plate. might have to give that a go too :D
  50. Thread: face plate work

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    was just looking at that, will buy them and give...

    was just looking at that, will buy them and give them ago

    thanks
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