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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Routing Wood

« on: October 24, 2008, 02:57:14 AM »

The overall diameter of the wheel is 60mm.

Good suggestion about the coin - I will try to remember to do that.



Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Routing Wood

« on: October 23, 2008, 06:39:53 AM »

I am back on the clock gears again but I have learn't (lesson 1) that not all plywood uses glue that is strong enough to stop de-lamination when cutting fine detail.

The escapement wheel on the right was just a test, as in practice it would be made from 5 ply not 3 ply and certainly a lot better quality plywood.

The wheel on the left was cut from 'trafolite' (I really love this stuff) but it was held to the table with low tack double sided sticky and it moved on the very last cut (oh bother I said). I tried stronger adhesion tape but the next wheel, which cut perfectly, broke whilst I was trying to prise it free from the table (oh bother, again). The second lesson learn't was that I need a selection of double sided tape with varying adhesion properties.

Thought you might like to see these pictures anyway - even though they are rubbish.


Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Lithopane

« on: October 23, 2008, 03:22:31 AM »

When it comes to 'Eagle Eyes', Sam is the boss.

Yes please Kent, post the pics as you finish them.


Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Lithopane

« on: October 22, 2008, 11:36:58 AM »

Again, brilliant work Kent.

Not too sure about the repair to the BBQ lid though.


Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Taig CNC Lathe: First Run...

« on: October 20, 2008, 09:02:22 AM »

Extremely neat work Dave. A machine to be proud of.

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: Laptop requirements with Mach 3

« on: October 17, 2008, 08:33:11 AM »

Hi Jason,

As far as I am aware you will have to finally shut the computer down using the on/off button from now on, it won't be automatic as it was (a small price to pay - proving that every thing is a compromise).

As far as start-up is concerned, I have no idea - mine starts up just as quickly as it did before.

Regards,

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Stepper working was fine and now its not????

« on: October 16, 2008, 12:22:59 PM »

Tesart,

One question - Are the motors getting hot to the touch ?.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Post order?

« on: October 16, 2008, 12:17:12 PM »

Hi Deadguy71,

I think you are saying just what we all thought when we first joined the forum or started out on CNC. Everything is a compromise between performance/ size/ cost/ knowledge/ etc/ etc/ etc. and we all have to start somewhere.

For my part I started by obtaining as many parts as I could that were going cheap on ebay then designing around them. If I started again from scratch I would surely have a different machine entirely - but one thing that would be the same is Mach3, everything has to be designed around this in my opinion.

If you have time and the inclination take a look at my website to see the direction I took.  http://www.cooperman.talktalk.net/

Best regards.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: A BIG mistake.

« on: October 13, 2008, 09:22:09 AM »

Just checking that you are all on your toes and trying to bring a smile.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / A BIG mistake.

« on: October 13, 2008, 08:42:53 AM »

The welding all seemed to go so well, the mistake was only noticed after the painting had been completed.