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I have not had any resonance or whipping issues. I easily cut plywood and particle board, plus engrave in oak and other hardwoods at 2500...
I just updated my sketchup file which shows how my bed is supported in more detail. I did a grid which was attached to a very heavy torsion box...
I assume they are copies unless they are Openbuilds affiliates. Search the forums here for comments on Robocutters. I have no experience with...
I built a larger CNC (850mm X by 1500mm Y) and used acme 1/2 inch 5 start lead screws (Y axis) and 3/8 inch 4 start (x axis) I ordered from...
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My x and y axis steppers are identical the z is smaller (176 oz). However, there is no reason the my z could not be replaced by a larger Nema 23.
Congrats! Sounds like you figured it out. In kind of makes me think I should purchase a spare to have on hand.
Could you add 1/4 inch spacers and longer screws to the X axis axles then bolt on a 1/4 aluminum plate the whole length of the X on the side...
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Fusion 360 will create the gcode from your designs. I have used it for several projects. You will need an interface with your CNC to run the...
I have purchased these from Amazon and they worked well on cutting aluminum....
I was cutting foam shapes at about 4000 mm/min when making a Halloween gravestone decoration. When engraving shapes and letters on the foam, I...
That is a great jig you have built. I wish I would have taken the time to do the same. Then, my x axis would be 850 mm rather than the 842 mm it...
I have the Makita and purchased precision collets from Elaire Corporation. Elaire Corporation I have bought individual end mills from various...
I didn't realize you had been using a Dremel. The bit I referenced was a 1/4 inch shank. Good to hear you got it all going, though.
Those look really nice! What kind of stain, and did you have to use wood conditioner (or whatever it is called) prior to staining the pine? I...
I used an old one that came in a cheap set for awhile but have since switched to this and am very happy with it....
I have not tried this, but G-code ripper can carve on uneven surfaces. G-Code Ripper and here is for the probing G-Code Ripper Manual
Is there any chance that your endmill was slightly undersized? That may explain the square being slightly smaller. My 1/8 inch endmill was just...
If it is a belt driven Ox type with the X Y and Z motors all moving with the gantry and your power supply and drivers all move with the gantry,...
