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Pinion Gear

Last post by Ashekrima « Mon May 30, 2016 11:05 am

by Ashekrima » Mon May 30, 2016 11:05 am

My RotoZip with a side cutter disappeared from my workshop a week ago and I don’t think I will ever find it. I have purchased a new one but it...

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Mon May 30, 2016 11:05 am
Tapered Roller Bearing

Last post by Kipropvincent « Fri May 20, 2016 7:32 pm
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by steveJames » Fri May 13, 2016 10:18 pm

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I have got an Acorn/Halifax lathe that I am trying to restore. There seems to be a problem with the taper bearing on the spindle. Have tried to...

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You can’t mix older and new parts and expect any precision. I would not recommend that at all. Any problem with the original bearings?

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Fri May 20, 2016 7:32 pm
Recommendation for a V-groove bit

Last post by marbole « Thu May 05, 2016 8:53 am
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by marbole » Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:46 pm

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Hey! Can anyone help me to get V-Groove cutter that I will use in making 90 degrees miter joins in 16mm plywood. The Wealden cutter part No.T112 that...

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Thanks. I am going to order a few of those. I am optimistic that it will work pretty well for my 9mm stock.

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Thu May 05, 2016 8:53 am
Looking for a Motion Controller

Last post by Bassam « Sun May 01, 2016 9:39 am
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by Lambot909 » Sun May 01, 2016 8:27 am

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I am planning to build my own 4axis CNC machine and want to use Leadshine ESD808 drivers. Easy servo I guess. I however don’t know the board to use.

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Does it control 4 axes equipments? Will it be compatible with the easy servo?
This controller can control up to 4 axis. But to be frank, I do not...
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Sun May 01, 2016 9:39 am
Pick and Place machine needed!

Last post by Under_Score « Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:57 am
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by Under_Score » Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:07 pm

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I am looking into buying a second hand Pick and Place Machine. Anyone here selling one?

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I need one from someone who is selling it cheaply.

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Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:57 am
Prototype Cutting

Last post by Orion2110 « Sun Apr 10, 2016 6:50 pm
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by Vicker » Sat Feb 20, 2016 5:47 am

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Hi people.
I am working on a project and can't fine a good machine for cutting the prototypes. Can anyone here recommend one for me please!

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Hi, glad that you bought it. How is it so far?

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Sun Apr 10, 2016 6:50 pm
How Do I Replace Control Membranes ?

Last post by Youngster « Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:57 am
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by Youngster » Sun Mar 13, 2016 4:47 pm

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Hello guys,
I want to make some changes on the control unit of my 1990 VS50. I would like to replace the old membranes with some new ones but I...

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Thank you for your advice guys. I managed to replace the membranes though it was very tricky.

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Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:57 am
Need help with my Hardinge Superslant SB2T-GN

Last post by FireCNC « Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:11 pm
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by Pronto » Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:41 pm

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Hi guys,
I am unable to read into my Hardinge Superslant Model SB2T-GN. I have connected this lathe to my computer using a" Smart" cable....

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Hi Pronto
Your problem is something to do with the transmit protocol program. Try downloading another on and see if it will work.

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Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:11 pm
Something about the Halifax 10” Lathe

Last post by FireCNC « Sat Feb 27, 2016 8:44 am
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by FireCNC » Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:00 am

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Hi everyone,
I am currently renovating an old Halifax 10 inch lathe that has been lying idle for a number of years. On the left hand end of the main...

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Thanks for the information guys. I tried all the options. I have checked on the amount of thread remaining and yes that was where the problem lied. I...

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Sat Feb 27, 2016 8:44 am
Boxford 240 TCL

Last post by Keller « Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:18 am
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by Keller » Thu Feb 25, 2016 3:30 pm

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Hi everyone
I am new to the CNC world. Just a week ago I acquired a Boxford 240 TCL with of course came with Boxford software. I however have a...

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Welcome Keller. I would say that's a good move. welcome to the CNC world once more and wish luck in your ventures.
Amateur CNC Forum is the place to...

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Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:18 am
Gear Designer

Last post by Vinsnow « Fri Feb 12, 2016 3:56 pm
Replies: 6
Attachment(s) by Bb3/04 » Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:27 am

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Hi guys
I had been searching for a good tool that I could use to design good gears for my cnc machine.
I was almost giving up when I came across...

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hey guys,
Can i use this one for flat gears? Or you there is a different one that can help me design flat gears?

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Fri Feb 12, 2016 3:56 pm
3d printer filament feeding problem

Last post by hambala « Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:52 am
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by annoyamaz » Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:17 am

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Hallo..
Lately i have been facing this new problem whereby my 3d printer filament has not been properly feeding. Sometimes it heats and even melts...

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First tell us the kind of filament you have been using,

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Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:52 am
For Precion

Last post by CheesyPeeps « Sat Nov 21, 2015 7:33 am

Attachment(s) by CheesyPeeps » Sat Nov 21, 2015 7:33 am

If you desire to have accuracy and precision in your milling then here is your gadjet precision milling.PNG

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Sat Nov 21, 2015 7:33 am
Optical cable machine

Last post by Tubulalrt0r « Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:02 am

by Tubulalrt0r » Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:02 am

I would like to change the fiber optic cables on my machine. Am not much of an expert though i can tell that the connectors are DIN, but I do not...

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Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:02 am
Router bit for cutting a stack of paper

Last post by penumbra « Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:11 am
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by DennisMakoma » Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:45 am

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Tell me the right kind of CNC Router Bit that should be used im order to cut a stack of paper ie a book? I need a hollow book out so that i may make...

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Irregardless of what opinion people may have routers remain the wrong tool for cutting the paper.

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Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:11 am
Centurion6 problem

Last post by BlueWhale « Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:17 am
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by bettyK » Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:59 pm

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Hello all, i require some with the centurion6. I do own an electric cabinet that has been equipped with the machine though i also have one wire that...

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The wiring problem should not be an issue if you can still contact the shop where you got it from. I would think that would be your first option but...

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Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:17 am
machining of plastics and ally- whish spindle?

Last post by Looker « Sat Nov 14, 2015 4:33 pm
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Attachment(s) by Looker » Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:13 pm

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Hi guys,
I am planing to machine plastics and ally using Proxxon die-cast Alluminium X-Y and i am looking at the spindles. I would appreciate an...

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Thanks for your suggestions guys. I acquired Kress 1050 and it does the machining so well. Thanks once again

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Sat Nov 14, 2015 4:33 pm
Need advice on disposing R2E4 control

Last post by Kathrine « Sun Nov 08, 2015 6:47 am
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by FireCNC » Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:58 am

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Am almost done with the conversion of linux CNC on my newly acquired R2E4 machine. Am yet to make a decision on whether to auction the bits inside...

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I have a friend who wants to buy the whole package. Just name your price now.

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Last post by Kathrine View the latest post
Sun Nov 08, 2015 6:47 am
Required acceleration

Last post by Meave « Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:21 pm
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by Looker » Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:09 am

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Hello folks,
I want to ask if anyone here knows the rate of acceleration for a PCNC 770 model? Am able to locate the feed rate, but i can't see the...

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Come on guy...!!! Our friend here asked for acceleration and not speed.

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Last post by Meave View the latest post
Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:21 pm
end mill depth

Last post by Tigtag « Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:59 pm
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by GratefulTuna » Sun Sep 06, 2015 11:02 pm

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Hi, i would like to know the depth increment that is suitable for pocketing and profiling with the 1/2" end mill? Should i measure it per pass?

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I don't get it quite clearly here. By "Pass" are you referring to some kind o physical distance or what?

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Last post by Tigtag View the latest post
Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:59 pm
Alarm!!! TSC not working

Last post by Industrial Mech « Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:21 pm

by Industrial Mech » Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:21 pm

Hello everyone,
We now own the VF3 that has a coolant through the spindle though we have been encountering some issue with a hum coming from behind...

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Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:21 pm
Bearing on the drills

Last post by Keller « Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:31 pm

by Keller » Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:31 pm

I will be using the 100 Watt yag laser whereby i will be running Prolase XP lazing software.
The problem that i have been having is that whenever I...

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Views: 331

Last post by Keller View the latest post
Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:31 pm
The 4th axis

Last post by Ramses « Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:20 pm
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by concernedmachinist » Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:10 pm

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I need to machine some large 11.5" diameter 1/4" plate. Does anyone here have the relevant experience to guide me through this using the...

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I think i can help you there concernedmachinist. At a consideration though.

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Last post by Ramses View the latest post
Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:20 pm
How much for an oxy flame cutter?

Last post by MasterSue « Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:16 pm
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by ICarveBoobs » Sun May 24, 2015 4:32 pm

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We have an Oxy-Flame Cutter that came with the shop. How much will it sell for at e-Bay or elsewhere?

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Well, the price ranges on e-bay will vary depending on its condition. Just post its picture here so that i may be able to approximate the figure for...

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Views: 460

Last post by MasterSue View the latest post
Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:16 pm
Is it possible to route a piece of steel using a wood - cutting bit?

Last post by Lawrenco « Sat Oct 17, 2015 4:35 am
Replies: 3
by Roulette » Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:02 pm

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I want to make a tiny ~2mmx20mm hollow in a piece of steel using my wood cutter. Is it feasible?

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What's the context Fayza?

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Sat Oct 17, 2015 4:35 am

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