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Yes a spindle with VFD is a brushless motor.. it cheaper to buy brushes and replace on a schedule, but that router is a fixed speed so a true VFD...
don't punch it with your fists ;)
Yes grind a small flat for the setscrew, I would just buy the right size, If you have a metal lathe you can drill them out well enough but any...
Here's how I did mine, making your own is a great project to get started with. This is a fixed Z height type which I prefer (adjustable height set...
On wood you can use aluminum foil tape used for duct work video showing use with Estlcam but any program that lets you probe x and y will work....
The best way is.. don't reset the position between sides.. here is a video from Ooznest showing the typical Dowel Pin method of 2 sided jobs....
Hi Miles, if you are using the Estlcam controller then you calibrate by changing the "distance per revolution" to better match reality. (default...
Ok, you're right, file looks fine, 1905mm/min (75ipm) is a bit quick to start off with.. I think if you just slow down, try 60ipm, and turn your...
Can you post the cnc file? I remember seeing another person struggle with a job to find an issue in fusion that caused rapids within the material....
I was able to do STL files in Estlcam.. there is a YouTube video Takes a bit if fiddling for sure. I was using Tinkercad for the drawing and...
30ipm is slow, 60 is quicker (but still less than 1800mm/min), but Depth Of Cut is just as important of a factor. Cheers Gary
I typically shoot for about 1800mm/min and 1/8"+ doc at a pass at about 20k rpm. Adjust from there, get lots of 2 flute 1/8" bits :) Cheers Gary
At first I was using the standard Ox HD that Chrisclub cuts (no inside wheels), but have since designed my own plates (the ones in the pic) that...
Great work! going to be awesome Matthias would dislike it ;) Cheers Gary
If you want Almost Free (free to try then $59 for licence) and super feature packed, then Estlcam is hard to beat! estlcam.de This is CAM, the...
Yes, this or do the C-Beam upgrade (Ox HD)
The issue is 8' long 8mm acme screws wont work, they will whip at any speed. Belted or rack and pinion are your options. It looks like...
That's just a cheap 60mm fan filter, if you plan on cutting aluminum or carbon ever, good idea to filter. Gary
Nope, just bone stock black box with white skin plates, was a contest give away a few months back. Cheers Gary
Nice, just gave mine the summer attire yesterday! :)
