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RustyArc
Thanks for the reply,
You are probably right, keep it simple and just kill the power. I was probably overthinking it.
Cheers

Hi,
Decided i need a E-Stop.
I am having some difficulty working out the hookup for the E-Stop.
My set up is Ethernet Smoothstepper, C10 BOB
2 Gecko G203V (1 A Axis 1 Z Axis ) 70v DC Power...

Thanks John, will look them up.

Hi,
Is AusXmods still around? Cant find the website.
I need new belts and i always got them from him.
Cheers

Hi Swarfmaker1,
Really appreciate the time and effort you put into your post.
Thanks for all the info. Had a quick look, lots of info to follow up on.
I do have a home made CNC router so i may...

Hi,
I would like to make a 3D Printer from scratch, No printed parts or kits.
I enjoy the construction and can print parts to upgrade later if it works:o.
Any one got plans or a link to such a...

Hi Ray,Do you get radio interference with these lights?By that i mean on AM radio stations. I like to listen to Talk back AM stations:B Installed some cheap LED down lights awhile ago and they play...

Hi Ewan,
If no one else comes forward i could take some pics for you. I am not a metal worker so i would not give opinions as to the state of the machine.
I am located on the North end of the...

Hi Mark,
I fried my armature and got a replacement from USA.
I cant remember the website,sorry. It ran ok for a couple of years with thin kerf blades until i got rid of it..
Check out Gumtree,...

Been there. Done that:doh:

Sorry for the late reply Jeremy, been working away.
That is the item i intended to use but ended up buying a Spindle and VFD from Chai.
Very happy and a lot Quieter than a Router:2tsup:
Best of...

Thanks for the info Rod & Daniel,
I will grab them and try to clean them up.
Will post results, good or bad.

Thank you very much Rod.

I recently received my rails and ballscrews from Chai so i will be redoing my X and Z Carrages. My origional machine is made from 3/4 ply and MDF so after driving the...

Hi,
I have found some ball-screws that i can get for nothing but they are covered in rust. They are rusty but not pitted.
All bar one are seized and cant be turned by hand pressure.
Is it...

That looks very professional Rod,
Which i suppose it would be done by you.(shameless suck-up):-
U mm err will you be doing a tute on the Pokeys Jog Mode setup in the future?:-
Any way i will...

Hang in there Bob,
I cant help as I'm just a newbie myself.
I'm sure a lot of people have had the same feeling of not understanding the complexity of these machines, myself included. I just sat...

Thanks to this thread by rod i have managed to cobble together my first console. Its not the best looking and i think i have to many buttons but I'm sure i will make use of them. This is the first...

Pinnnng
The penny has droped:) Thanks pete
Cheers

Thanks Rod.
How embaressment :doh:
After CAREFULLY reading some other posts i understand what you and Pete are saying. The three wires control FW/REV Speed ect.

I am sure everybody but myself understands what the above means.:-
Am i right in thinking that if i follow the g540 wiring diagram that shows the three wires going to the VFD the 10v output will...

Hi,
Thanks to rods and gregs posts leading me astray I have a new spindle coming from Chai , pulleys and belt for a 4th axis not to mention the pokeys for a consul so i have decided to upgrade my...

After seeing a 4th Axis in action i am going to have a go at one. I have looked at Wrapper and got it working in Mach3 following gregs tips in the various forums he posts in. Not having any metal...

I may as well post a couple of my test cuts on my home made MDF machine.
It took a couple of goes to get a finished product but i think they turned out ok. You can imagine what the first ones looked...

Thanks to rods straight forward tutorial i have ordered a Pokeys55T and assorted buttons:2tsup:
Now all i have to do is work out what i want on the console, cut it out, learn how to use the Pokeys...

All i can say is thank you very much for a great how-to post.:2tsup: Myself and other lurkers do learn a hell of a lot from the regular contributors on this forum. Maybe one day we could contribute...

Hi,
I am looking for a source to purchase some clear button covers for a Shuttle Pro.
I tried the Contour site but got no replies to my emails. probably don't want to send to Australia....

Thank you very much for your kind offer:2tsup:, If i cant find one i will ask at the local Tafe if they could turn the 8mm shank down to 1/4 inch for me. The whole length of the shank would not need...

Hi,
I have been searching for a Straight Shank 1/4" or 6.4mm ER11 Collet Chuck Holder. The smallest diamiter i have found is 8mm HERE.
At the moment i am using a ryobi trim router and would like...

Any chance of a link for the Magnets Charleville? I have been looking for some like those for box lids.

I love it, Great job. Keep up the good work:2tsup:

I found this one awhile ago. Its basic but its free:U
http://www.wood-line.de/G/G020501.htm
Cheers

Try some talcum powder swept into the joints:2tsup:

Evan,try http://www.beartoothwoods.com/catalog/faq.php they should have what you want:2tsup:

Get some round acrylic stock and cut lengthwise, polish the flat side, scribe a line on the flat side and bobs your uncle:U

Andrew, better let the floor dry properly, we don't want any accidents and get Work Cover involved:D

If the Piers are on clay footings the clay will shrink and leave a gap between bearer and pier. Just something to investigate.

I have one here if you have had no luck.

Thank's TS All your hard work is appreciated by all:2tsup:

Great work. Put me down for
100 x 50 x 8 mm in D2
100 x 60 x 8 mm in D2
150 x 60 x 8 mm in D2
150 x 80 x 8 mm in D2
:2tsup:

Any one remember Vanishing Point ?

How goods that? Thanks for the link:)

Hi jow104
I'm no expert but why not make your own insert?:?

Thank's Andrew, good idea. Was watching the Woodsmith podcast and the demonstrator had one made up for resawing.:2tsup:
Cheers

Woodbe, Sundancewfs
With a straight edge across the table, at the blade i have point 330, point 711 at the front of the table where the slot is and point 279 at the rear of the table.:?
Silentc,...

In a previous thread i was undecided about which Band Saw to by. I finally bit the bullet and got the HafCo BP16A. Great machine. After doing all the things others have done to tune the saw i can...

Does any body know if the Grizzly G0457 14" 2 HP Deluxe Bandsaw http://images.grizzly.com/grizzlycom/pics/jpeg288/g/g0457.jpgis sold in OZ as a re badged machine by our local suppliers?...

Go to Bunnings and by a external guide:2tsup:

Thanks, This will be useful to me:)

I have just watched a chip carving DVD by Wayne Barton, He uses the same type of blade that you mention #2. I want to try some chip carving also so i will be watching for replies.
Cheers