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Want to move to using a bigger machine

Last post by Casper « Mon May 30, 2016 4:41 am
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by Zenkonder » Mon May 23, 2016 7:32 pm

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I have got a mini-mill which I have been using for a while and it does marvelous. I have got a project to be done very soon, a project of converting...

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How about using one of the bed’s corners off the second plate for touch? I tend to think that any insulated plate that is bolted on a T-slot would...

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Mon May 30, 2016 4:41 am
3D Printed desktop CNC mill

Last post by L'amp « Sat May 14, 2016 2:05 pm
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Attachment(s) by 0.98-0000000g » Sun May 08, 2016 6:04 pm

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Are you a hobbyist? Have you ever tried making something like a desktop mill that is 3d printed? Why don’t you try one following this instructable by...

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Thanks for this thread buddy. Will be trying out one soon too.

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Sat May 14, 2016 2:05 pm
Desktop Mill

Last post by Lorenzo « Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:29 am

Attachment(s) by Lorenzo » Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:29 am

Hi guys,
I came across this video in YouTube that is about making a Desktop Mill. The process is easy and what I like is that it is inexpensive to...

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Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:29 am
Multi-purpose machine

Last post by BenjaminTheOtter « Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:39 am
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by Tyrant » Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:36 am

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Has anyone ever thought of building a machine that can engrave, cut, mill and 3D? I am thinking of doing this and have started collecting parts. If...

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Great idea. Just don’t start buying parts without coming up with a clear plan on how the machine should be built.

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Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:39 am
Curved door-top design

Last post by MinMax « Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:43 pm
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Attachment(s) by Theb3ard » Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:45 pm

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High guys. I would love to learn how to design and make a curved door-top design which looks like this. Anybody here with any idea on how to go by? I...

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There is this guy call Matthias Wandel who can help you. You can find his most videos in YouTube.

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Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:43 pm
Building a 3-Axis CNC Router

Last post by Chaplain « Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:53 am
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by eliJonson » Sun Feb 14, 2016 6:22 am

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Hi guys,
When my 3-axis CNC router broke down I gave up on parting with more cash to buy another one. Then an idea struck me that I can actually...

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I have got all the tools ready. Am now waiting for the instructables
Visit and follow the steps. All the bestin your project

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Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:53 am
Making an Hydraulic Arm

Last post by Castro « Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:13 am
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Attachment(s) by Castro » Sat Feb 27, 2016 5:42 pm

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Hi guys
I found this Video showing how you can make your own simple hydraulic machine. This simple Hydraulic arm is powered using a simple syringe...

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This is a good project Castro. I am actually interested in making one. Would you mind sharing the like to the video such that I can get the details?...
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Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:13 am
Homemade Vacuum Bump

Last post by Asdfgh « Sun Feb 21, 2016 6:12 am
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by Asdfgh » Wed Feb 03, 2016 6:26 pm

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Hi Guys,
I Does any one here know how to make an homemade vacuum bump? I have in the past purchased about 3 vacuum bumps but all have broke down!

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Hey Asdfgh, have you managed to make the vacuum bump?

Hi Vicker. I just completed making the bump and i am currently testing its functioning.

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Sun Feb 21, 2016 6:12 am
Homemade CNC v2.0 Machine

Last post by Vivalahector « Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:13 pm
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Attachment(s) by vinkiP » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:21 am

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Hi guys,
Did you know that you can make your own CNC v2.0 Machine at home?
I came across A video detailing how to make this machine using materials...

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Great things... Very soon I will be making my own... and will show it off here.. :lol: :lol:
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Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:13 pm
Just wondering

Last post by MarkandSpencer « Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:54 pm
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Attachment(s) by CheesyPeeps » Sat Nov 21, 2015 7:48 am

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Is there any CNC machine out there that makes these? They look too strong for cutting.. g..PNG

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They must have been cut anyway and i bet its a CNC machine that did that

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Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:54 pm
I've built a 36*24 router

Last post by Toyto « Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:43 am
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Attachment(s) by IndieDev » Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:42 am

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Greetings all,
I just rebuilt an old machine that i bought. It had a 80/20 guard on it and I was able to get the components for free. Having a 3040...

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The 8020 will most likely turn out to be very light weight. I've used 9090 heavy type and i still had to bolt to steel in y and double up in X to...

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Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:43 am
Some awesome plans for Furniture

Last post by Limn0s « Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:34 pm
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by novelshy » Wed Jul 15, 2015 10:16 am

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Hi everyone, how can someone implement these plans?

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Who here knows someone who can sell me a wood milling machine?

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Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:34 pm
Parallel Breakout Board Issues-Unsure How to connect

Last post by elikiP « Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:39 pm
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by josiahN » Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:15 pm

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Hi all,

I have an embarrassing issue here and I blame it on lack of expertise on my part. I have a breakout board which is parallel. Well, on the...

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It seems all you need for your connection to go through is a parallel port. The computer parallel cards won't work with the breakout board but could...

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Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:39 pm
A place where you can actually outsource designs for CNC

Last post by petreT « Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:26 am
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by maulana » Thu Oct 01, 2015 6:09 am

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Did you know you can outsource designs for CNC projects? Here is where that can be made possible. 8-) 8-) 8-)

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Thank you so much Maulana. We all appreciate users like you who who sacrifice their time to shed light on such things.

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Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:26 am
Searching for terminal block jumpers

Last post by Turner « Sun Nov 01, 2015 3:58 am
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by Sdmwix » Sun Nov 01, 2015 2:54 am

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A couple of weeks ago i got a PCNC 1100 so now am wiring in 12 volt and 5 volt DIN mounted power supplies and LED ring light. I suppose that i will...

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How long did that take you?

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Sun Nov 01, 2015 3:58 am
The TB6600 and CW5045 difference

Last post by Albertjones « Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:14 am

by Albertjones » Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:14 am

Hello all,
I need someone to please give me the explanation for the price difference that is there between CW5045 and the TB6600 stepper motor...

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Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:14 am
How to make a Die

Last post by Sanders « Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:59 pm
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by McMsenior » Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:38 am

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Can someone here lend me an advice on how to make a 'die' for cutting a 1.4 mm 'mount-board'?

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Welcome Mcsenior, you can now do it on you own and be able to teach somebody else..

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Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:59 pm
Made a CNC?

Last post by Barrack « Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:50 pm
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by Voatman » Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:17 am

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How many in this forum have ever made a CNC by themselves? How was it?

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Heyy... chill out Lorraine. The thing here is that the more one exercises the better they get,

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Last post by Barrack View the latest post
Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:50 pm
Difference between "custom-made" and "prefabricated"

Last post by Rohit « Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:59 pm
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by 5so95n » Tue Jul 28, 2015 5:22 am

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This is my question of the day: Is there any difference between the two terms here? Contributions are appreciated!

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There is not much difference between the two especially considering that both have to be made without prior users specifications.

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Last post by Rohit View the latest post
Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:59 pm
Electronics replacement

Last post by Priusm « Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:36 pm
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by yourstruly » Thu Sep 03, 2015 4:10 am

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Hello all..
I possess an old table top for a CNC machine with motors and mill still in good shape though i would like to replace all the existing...

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Whats up with the electronics? Are they not functioning well?

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Last post by Priusm View the latest post
Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:36 pm
Some Tips for Building Your Own CNC Machine

Last post by Julia « Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:56 am
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Attachment(s) by AudiRX » Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:09 pm

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You can make your own CNC machine. It is not exactly rocket science. It is also very cheap. There are thousands of plans and steps that are required...

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I can see you are about to secure yourself a great deal there Lambot909 :D :D
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Last post by Julia View the latest post
Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:56 am
Analogue counterpart of CNC

Last post by Bondjamlek « Sun Oct 11, 2015 5:11 am
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by SunsetBoulevard » Sun May 24, 2015 6:17 am

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I wonder if there has ever been an analogue version of the precision mill?

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Is there an option for small Hardinge lathes ComicMelody?
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Sun Oct 11, 2015 5:11 am
Guide on how to wire motors

Last post by Voatman « Tue Sep 29, 2015 5:43 pm
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by LollyPop » Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:24 am

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I do not understand the the wiring systems of my postep60 drivers and the SY60StH86 motors. the stepper motors came with 8 wires and there is no...

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Just send me your email and i will forward to you a copy of the manual.

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Last post by Voatman View the latest post
Tue Sep 29, 2015 5:43 pm
PROMECA G50-20

Last post by Lexus « Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:26 pm
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by EverDream » Fri Jun 26, 2015 2:42 pm

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Last week i bought a PROMECA G50-20 wit autobend. The problem with the second axis. It always moves slowly when activated. Servo drive seems to be OK...

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He says that he bought it the week before so maybe it is nothing to do with the bearings. It is however possible that it was second hand.

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Last post by Lexus View the latest post
Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:26 pm
Question on linear rail

Last post by TeamGalileo « Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:03 pm
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by penumbra » Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:55 pm

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I have got a question about linear rails. Which option would you advice me to go for between the V wheel solution and supported rails such as SBR20....

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Well, to answer your quiz, i would say it depend on a lot of things such as what you want to cut, the accuracy that you want, how often will you be...

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Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:03 pm

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