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Hi Alex

No its not - but the frame is all 2x1 and the tops and shelves are 22mm MR MDF. There is a top, then another plate that is exactly 1000x1000 and then the spoiler board. Its very sturdy though!

Just tried to add some images and it asks for a URL as opposed to selecting a file from my pc?

 

Here is my cabinet frame build Alex

 

Waiting for my rails and plates now, so it may be a little while before my next update

 

Question on bearings please?

I have been told to fit very good quality bearings - How are you finding bearing wear?

I believe these are the bearing sizes i need for the plates i have ordered?
688-2Z 8x16x5 Flanged Bearing x 6
688Z 8x16x5 Bearing x 2

Should i be paying just a few pounds or dollars for these or should i be paying 20 to 30 pounds or dollars for a pair?

Thanks

 

Hi all,

Probably been asked thousands of times - however, i have been having a few issues.......

Firstly my limit switches are only twin wire and came pre wired & soldered. I didn't like the limit switches, so cut them off and purchased new limit switches, but wired them the same way. Connecting to the Blackbox i noted that all the limits were open and its not until I downloaded the wiring diagram that i noted they were all wrong for the blackbox.

I had hoped and i dont know why, but thought i needed 2 limits per axis, but when i put two switches on from the same axis, neither work? Why is this? They are now working fine as singles based on the blackbox wiring configuration.

I did get really confused as to why it was homing so far away from me, but having read a lot of information on here, i do understand now.

 

Sorry, another question, machine size?
Is that the inside to inside of the profiles or the size of the actual cutting area?

Thanks

 

The problem is, I am in the UK and shipping such a small order with postage and duty is not worth it Peter - nearly $30 in shipping plus UK duty to be paid!

 

Thanks Alex, Ooznest don't stock and we are out of Europe - but will check their price, thanks.
Can you have 2 proximity switches on the same axis with these then?

 

Peter, just noticed your other comment - 'actual cuttable area'.

So how do i calculate that? so based on the widest cutter that i can get in a 1/4 router and then work out the off set to the centre of the cutter from the profile?

Sorry Peter

I am not an electrician, but do have basic knowledge. The diagram shows 3 complete feeds, so i put 2 feeds into each terminal. Either way, there are only 3 terminals on the blackbox so i would have to put two feeds into one terminal?

Thanks

 

Hi all - HELP!

Ok, set my machine up as Spinx 1050, set lit switches and all working. As Peter advised, set my x and y axis to 786 after zeroi g and running from limit to limit. But every time I Home, it smashes my X and Y limit switches?

 

Sorry, had a few errands to run! Do you want them as screen shots?

 

Glad i fitted an emergency stop!

 

I may have done that inadvertently whilst trying to sort it out, should i enable them again Alex?

 

Just realised something else - My LED spindle light is not on either?