Separate names with a comma.
Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.
Was there any chance the dust doe was hitting the work piece or clamp? I have had that happen and the z axis lost steps an the project got messed up.
That is an Openbuilds Ox. I do not believe it was ever sold as a kit. OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine If you go to the "builds" section of the forum...
Yeah, HDPE or starboard is what I would have suggested as well. I just checked Tap Plastics and 3/8" thick 12 by 24 inch piece was only $22.50....
If it is not a mechanical issue, what is your grbl $1 setting? A 2 HP router is a little heavier than what these machines were originally designed...
Unless you are a heavy sleeper, the noise causing interrupted sleep will probably me the most unhealthy part.
The bearings and shims should all work if you choose to just replace the polycarbonate. I bought some in the 2016 time frame and have used the...
I plan to do this with my CO2 laser as well. Originally I thought a 4DPDT switch with a locking mechanism on the gantry, but if I am...
Epoxy resin will do the same. I am most familiar with the resins for boat building, but casting resins would work as well. I would not use 5...
If your spoilboard is larger than your cutting area, there will be edges that are not reached. I intentionally do this on the Y axis so I always...
Where did you get stuck on the Hello World file? Did you do each step along with the video? As for surfacing your spoilboard, did you try to do...
I wouldn't think you would be giving up much of anything. I do not know which Millwright machine you have, but the ones I just looked at to help...
This is amazing! I can't imagine the amount of planning that had to go into it.
""
You can do it, but there is a chance it may cause issues. I don't, but I am paranoid about EMI. Mine hangs from the ceiling above the CNC machine....
You should not run the high voltage in the drag chain with the low voltage. It can create electromagnetic interference hat can cause issues. A...
You must choose either the X or Y axis to run it along. If you run it parallel with the X axis, you will need to disconnect the Y stepper motors....
I did some more testing last night with the rotary on clear glass bottles. I discovered Laguinita's Hopwater (a delicious alcohol, sugar, and...
Also, use the entire length of your axis as your measurement if possible. In other words, put a tape measure (or meter stick) down and measure...
The LEAD high z mod is what i based my CNC lathe on. It is a very versatile kit.
Good info. That is why I invested in a quality pair of laser glasses. I have a healthy fear of even the reflected light. I still have a 12" X 12"...
