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Hey David, I saw this on Facebook as well, but for those not on it, this was a good discussion re: aluminum. C-Beam "2" XLarge CNC Router
Estlcam is another paid version and it is very good for the low price that is asked. It is what I use. You have the option of just running...
Actually, I may just buy the metric set. I cut a lot of 1/4 inch slots. It takes longer with the 1/8 inch endmills, but I can do a finishing...
I have collets from Elaire Collets. The set I purchased is the MRP-SET. I have been very happy with the purchase. I have not used the 1/4 inch...
I love machining Starboard. It cuts like butter. For smaller projects I find it very cheap in the off-cut bin at TAP Plastics. This was a cool...
The Makita is more powerful than a 500 watt spindle. The Makita is 1 1/4 HP whereas the 500 watt spindle is about 0.67 HP. My Makita has worked...
Inkscape is free and can trace bitmaps to make svg files. It also lets you scale them to the size you want it to be cut. I use it all the time...
Here is the xPRO documentation on hooking everything up. Spark-Concepts/xPRO Here are the discussions on this site regarding the spindle...
That is why I chose the airbrush pump for my CO2 laser vs a pond pump. :thumbsup: Two tools in one. I just went with the slightly cheaper Harbor...
If I recall correctly, I used a pre-stain product from minwax. Here is a quick video showing it although I do not know why he is demonstrating on...
I have used pine for furniture before and you need to put on a pre stain treatment before staining because pine takes stain unevenly without it...
Do you do a roughing pass and leave stock for a full depth finishing path? That should clean it up. I usually leave about 0.20 mm (or a little...
I thought it is a bad idea to run the y axis with two separate motors in case one craps out. If that happens and the mirrors get out of alignment...
Since they are slightly longer than your cutting area and not heavy, it would be a great project to get familiar with pin registration (Google...
Did you download the Arduino IDE so you have all the drivers?
Is it rack and pinion? If so count the teeth on the motor gear then count the same amount of teeth on the rack. Measure that distance and that...
CO2 lasers do not mount on your Z like a diode. They use a series of mirrors and a focusing lens and are usually in a protective housing and...
You may have a loose screw on your pulley. Or you may need to calibrate your x, y, and z axis. If it is a belted system, use Steps per...
If you use Estlcam and like it, you can buy an Arduino board and DQ542ma drivers. I use this combination with Estlcam. But, if I were doing it...
Here is the only successful build that I am aware of with more than 3 axis. You could add a rotary axis by unplugging your y motors and plugging...
