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David the swarfer replied to the thread grbl and CNC differences for a 3d printer mind?.
Travel directions are critical to the safe and successful operation of a cnc router. Limit/home switches at the positive ends of travel...
Oct 26, 2021 at 4:29 AM -
Rick 2.0 replied to the thread Expanding a desktop CNC.
Thanks but a good square on photo of the side would be more helpful. I need it to get the front edge height and as I can trace it, it'll...
Oct 25, 2021 at 11:13 PM -
Giarc liked Darkfader's post in the thread Work zero changing to random positions after tool changes.
I’ve had a few things turn out really well in my opinion. I did this copy of my badge at work and I feel like it’s almost perfect and it...
Oct 25, 2021 at 2:44 PM
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Giarc liked sharmstr's post in the thread Work zero changing to random positions after tool changes.
Also, its clear that you moved the model within the workspace, or more likely changed the stock size, and didnt regenerate the...
Oct 25, 2021 at 2:44 PM
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Giarc liked Torin3's post in the thread Parts list for Lead 710 with High Z.
Well, just need to get the spindle working and I should be good to go. Adjusted the max travel for the smaller X and larger Z ranges....
Oct 25, 2021 at 2:36 PM -
Giarc replied to the thread K40 12x24in rebuild (In Original Case).
No. I may just put an 8mm shaft coupler on then use 8mm pulleys. I decided against using the original case. I found it would be easier...
Oct 25, 2021 at 2:35 PM -
Mark Carew liked Rink's post in the thread V-Slot gear racks.
I’m sure you don’t want to specify a timeframe or details, but I hope it’s soon. I’ve been ready for a while already. :)
Oct 25, 2021 at 9:43 AM -
Mark Carew replied to the thread V-Slot gear racks.
Without getting too deep in the weeds, the short answer is yes :) we are working and testing several different versions that we are...
Oct 25, 2021 at 7:38 AM -
David the swarfer liked Darkfader's post in the thread Work zero changing to random positions after tool changes.
I’ve had a few things turn out really well in my opinion. I did this copy of my badge at work and I feel like it’s almost perfect and it...
Oct 25, 2021 at 3:13 AM
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Richard148 liked Giarc's Build LEAD Lathe.
I have been toying with the idea of making a 3 axis rotary CNC machine for awhile. I wanted to...
Oct 24, 2021 at 6:54 PM -
Richard148 liked Rick 2.0's Build C-Beam Mini Mite.
Details and Specifications Build name: C-Beam Mini Mite Usable Build Volume: 8.5" x 8.5" x...
Oct 24, 2021 at 6:45 PM -
Gary Caruso replied to the thread Router for C Beam Machine.
The dewalt is good, but the makita RT0701 is the same diameter as the RoutER11, and is cheaper than the dewalt.. But the collet is...
Oct 24, 2021 at 10:46 AM -
Rick 2.0 replied to the thread Expanding a desktop CNC.
Thank you. If you would please also provide a good square-on photo of the side with dimensions (WxH) that would be helpful. Thanks.
Oct 24, 2021 at 7:28 AM -
Rob Taylor replied to the thread Expanding a desktop CNC.
Somewhat short answers to provide Googleable terms... Is this the X carriage? Don't see anything else matching this description. Might...
Oct 23, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
Rick 2.0 replied to the thread Expanding a desktop CNC.
I looked over the assembly instructions this morning and this seems fairly simple based on what you have to work with. As I said...
Oct 22, 2021 at 4:25 PM