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Last post by big shadow « Sat Mar 25, 2017 11:52 am

by big shadow » Sat Mar 25, 2017 11:52 am

hi guys ....does anybody know about uccnc control software ?is it worth buying versas mach3 or not

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Sat Mar 25, 2017 11:52 am
Chester Mill problem

Last post by TheWood « Mon May 23, 2016 1:36 pm
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by TheWood » Wed May 18, 2016 6:10 pm

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I have recently been experiencing some problems with my Chester 20v mill. I am not sure whether there is a loose nut or just backlash. I have tried...

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That didn’t come to my mind. I will definitely check it out first.
Thanks Albert.

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Mon May 23, 2016 1:36 pm
Wood CNC Router Needed

Last post by 30Minutes « Sun May 01, 2016 4:33 pm
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by Bondjamlek » Sun May 01, 2016 9:15 am

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Hi guys. I am very new to CNC and I would like to seek some advice here. First I would like to thank the admin for the quick acceptance of my...

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Hi guys. I am very new to CNC and I would like to seek some advice here. First I would like to thank the admin for the quick acceptance of my...

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Sun May 01, 2016 4:33 pm
Badog Laser CNC Cutter

Last post by BoyD35 « Sat Apr 30, 2016 5:52 pm

by BoyD35 » Sat Apr 30, 2016 5:52 pm

Hi guys? Have been cutting letters and engraving sign for about 1.5 years. I have been using some Chinese machine which has in many occasions...

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Sat Apr 30, 2016 5:52 pm
About Stepcraft and Badog CNC

Last post by sostenT « Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:37 pm
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by zipazapi » Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:28 pm

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Hello people, does anyone here have any experience with either Stepcraft woodworking CNC machines or Badog CNC wood machines? I would love to acquire...

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I Don’t know much of Badog wood machines but the Swiss based company has very good machines and software.

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Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:37 pm
End mills for a starter

Last post by Domenii « Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:43 am
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by e80euj2229 » Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:34 am

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I am looking for a set of end mills for a starter. I will be doing my first cut with it. Some of the requirements are: Machine; VFD, 4x Nema 23 4.2...

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I am looking for a set of end mills for a starter. I will be doing my first cut with it. Some of the requirements are: Machine; VFD, 4x Nema 23 4.2...

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Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:43 am
Need Advice…

Last post by Adept « Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:50 pm
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by Ultimate » Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:05 pm

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I want to purchase a CNC router but I am a bit confused on which direction to follow. I make Muskie lures (Fishing lures) which are approximately 12”...

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When you decide to build your own, I will be more than willing to guide you. I have a list of good suppliers of parts and Software that you can...

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Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:50 pm
Cutting board Designer.

Last post by Don « Thu Mar 10, 2016 5:59 pm
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by Don » Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:59 pm

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Hi guys, I would like to design a cutting board but I can't find a good Cutting Board Designer.
Any idea on where I can get one please?
Cheers!

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Thanks Daniels. I already purchased the CBdesigner. It’s really good, you should try it too some day. Thanks Sanvan and Looker for your help.

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Thu Mar 10, 2016 5:59 pm
Building a Hobby CNC Router

Last post by Dhafi « Tue Mar 01, 2016 5:26 pm
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by Chacha » Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:55 am

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Hi fellow hobbyists
I am green in this filed. I am about to build a hobby CNC router but i am a bit confused on which design to go for. Which one...

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I have a quiz for you hobbyists, what practice is better? To start building top to bottom or from the base to the top?
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Tue Mar 01, 2016 5:26 pm
What to look for in a router!

Last post by Leuitenant « Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:31 pm
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by FayZa » Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:33 am

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Hi
I am intending to purchase some routers for my workshop. I would like to know the features tha I should look for before buying a router.
Any help...

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I have seen a lot of routers that use two wrenches to help in bit changes. But today’s routers should have a spindle lock. With this, you will only...

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Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:31 pm
Advice Needed!

Last post by Bailando « Thu Feb 25, 2016 3:59 pm
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by Bailando » Sun Feb 21, 2016 3:55 pm

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Hi,
I am a new member here and somehow new to cnc routing. I am however very interested in starting a business. I therefore need some advice on a...

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Try Badog X3. This one is great and second to none. I have been using it for almost a year now and it has never disappoited me
Hi...

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Thu Feb 25, 2016 3:59 pm
Badog X2 Machine

Last post by asselin22 « Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:01 pm
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by Taraji » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:04 am

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Hi guys,
I am new here and am also a newbie in small hobby routers. I recently bought a new badog x2 machine. I am unable to set the Zero in this...

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Thanks Asseline. I am working on it and will reach you in case of any difficulties..
you welcome, i'm here if you need anything,Badog is a great...

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Last post by asselin22 View the latest post
Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:01 pm
purchased the HF500 spindle from StepCraft

Last post by Hither « Mon Dec 28, 2015 1:40 pm

Attachment(s) by Hither » Mon Dec 28, 2015 1:40 pm

Hello everyone after fighting for 8 hours i have my machine all put together, but I can't get it to move...I'm using the trial version of the UCCNC...

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Mon Dec 28, 2015 1:40 pm
DMC III CNC MILL

Last post by hambala « Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:27 am
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Attachment(s) by Tsunami » Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:01 am

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A machine supplier who has been asked by a client to bring him the named machine. Unfotunately its my first time to hear that name and i don't know...

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Here is a picture of the DMC III CNC MILL for you. Get one from Baddog CNC to secure yourself the best price available in the market. cdm.PNG

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Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:27 am
How large should a vacuum pump be?

Last post by Goose « Sun Nov 22, 2015 5:36 pm
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by penumbra » Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:44 am

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Hi guys,
I would like to acquire a vacuum pump to use in my CNC router table butIi do not have any idea on the size of the vacuum pump that should...

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the vacuum pump should depend with the table size. However the vacuum pump which is as low as 12HP has its own problems such as leaks.

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Sun Nov 22, 2015 5:36 pm
Advantages of the Vertical Bluechick over the Horizonta one

Last post by penumbra « Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:29 am
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Attachment(s) by Gia » Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:39 am

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I recently came across a vertical bluechick machine. I case this is a new type because am used to the horizontal one. Is this vertical oriented...

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This is to answer Mr PeterKR: Go through the comment made by Concernedmachinist and you get the answer to your quiz.

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Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:29 am
How do i increase speed?

Last post by ProCNC « Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:59 pm
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by IdrinkBreakfluids » Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:05 pm

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Greetings all,
I have a shopmaster with center x axis ballcrew and would like to push up the x and y axis velocity as well as acceleration settings...

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make sure that there is more torque when you are at these higher speeds, so as not to lose the steps .

Sorry to say this but i needed to make it...

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Last post by ProCNC View the latest post
Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:59 pm
Set of milling and drilling machines needed

Last post by Aman « Fri Nov 13, 2015 4:10 pm
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Attachment(s) by maralal » Sun Sep 27, 2015 10:56 pm

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I urgently need a set like this: milling.PNG

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Are you operating a machine shop..? Badog sell them wholesale for a very reasonable price.

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Fri Nov 13, 2015 4:10 pm
#Please Advise: Should I buy a new CNC machine or a used CNC machine?

Last post by JPTtheLegend « Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:36 pm
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by Dilemma » Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:50 pm

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Hi everyone. I am in a dilemma; I want to get a CNC machine for my shop. I know a used CNC machine is also one of the possibilities, but I know it...

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Whatever happened here is not in any way unique to the CNC business. Scores of people out there are just waiting to con others their hard earned...
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Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:36 pm
Xylotex 3 axis board

Last post by mumoSilas « Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:34 am
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by Cottonmouth » Fri Sep 04, 2015 2:10 pm

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Will the drive CW230 work well in my Xylotex 3 axis board when i add a motor slaved X-axis?

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If your CW230 is in good condition then you don't have to worry.

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Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:34 am
What timbers Should be avoided in Routing

Last post by EmmanuelJ « Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:23 pm
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by Pronto » Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:11 am

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Regarding routing ease and finish, are there any timbers that should not be used? Can i use a CNC router to simulate Fretwork? If so what type of...

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Yes you can use CNC routers to simulate Fretwork.

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Last post by EmmanuelJ View the latest post
Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:23 pm
New CNC Wood Router

Last post by Christinebassil « Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:21 pm
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by selinaD » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:09 am

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Hi guys, I want to acquire a new CNC Wood router milling machine. could somebody suggest a good screw router for me and reasons why i should go for...

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That's quite informative though just like SelinaD had asked earlier, i too would have loved to know about their properties.

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Last post by Christinebassil View the latest post
Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:21 pm
Collet closer won't open

Last post by Vinsnow « Mon Oct 26, 2015 5:34 pm
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by Sdmwix » Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:37 am

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DAM!
I run a chucking job. The Collet normally has a stop facing the ends of the bars to length. Last week i accidentally pressed the release button...

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What about the door switch? have you checked it? i suppose that is where the problem is..

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Last post by Vinsnow View the latest post
Mon Oct 26, 2015 5:34 pm
Machine Introductory Series: Introducing the Badog PUP

Last post by IndieDev « Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:04 pm
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Attachment(s) by _Twain_ » Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:39 am

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Hi Everyone, here is a new thread devoted solely to the circuit-prototyping Badog PUP , from Badog CNC. Welcome all for discussions pertaining these...

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Baddog are really doing well in this business. Do they have an office or machine shop in Australia?

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Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:04 pm
CNC Routing vs 3D Printing

Last post by Ramses « Fri Oct 23, 2015 6:07 pm
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by Julia » Fri Oct 23, 2015 4:41 am

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Hi guys,
What is the difference between CNC routing and 3D printing? or are they the same thing?

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You are welcome ms. Julia

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Fri Oct 23, 2015 6:07 pm

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