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Tangent Corner / Re: 3D carving

« on: November 12, 2010, 02:09:57 PM »

I see, unfortunately I know nothing about their software, but I'm sure they have a great and helpful forum, no?

Dave

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Tangent Corner / Re: 3D carving

« on: November 12, 2010, 02:03:40 PM »

Sparky, the problem with buying cheap V bits, is that the point of the V bit is not really a true "point" and your cuttings will not turn out correctly. I use the CMT Lazer V Bits and have been very happy with them. I usually wait until they go on sale 

Search amazon for: cmt bit V 1/4

They are a "little"costly, but in the end, they last and you'll be very happy with the quality.

A note on what is best as far as what angle, depends on the application you're doing. What software are you using?

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / MOVED: 3D carving

« on: November 12, 2010, 02:03:15 PM »

This topic has been moved to Tangent Corner.

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=16489.0

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

« on: November 11, 2010, 02:22:03 PM »

An update for my little Taig Lathe.

Finally got my RPM setup up to speed (lol!!) and thought I'd share a couple of pics. Thanks to Arturo (http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/) and Peter Homann (http://www.homanndesigns.com/store/) for helping me figure out what I needed to do this right.

Also wanted to thank SimonD for his posting of his guide for setting up the Speed control : http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,6707.20.html

I can now, with the flick of a switch, run my motor manually, or through Mach 3 control.

You can also see the index plate I made (one with the many holes in it   ) , but I still have to make the spring loaded engaging pin that will allow the spindle to be held in position.

Thanks,
Dave

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 11, 2010, 05:09:30 AM »

Rich:

 Excellent. You know, your just as much to blame for LazyTurn existing as I am.. Ill send you 1/2 of its revenues in perpetuiity..



Art

Agreed, Rich has done so much for this program and I'm very appreciative of you both for the work you've done.

Thank you-
Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: New Project for the shop.

« on: November 11, 2010, 04:56:11 AM »

Thanks fellas 

Tweaks, is there really ever a "finished" machine? 

Dave

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 10, 2010, 07:53:17 PM »

Just to add, I would also love option 3 as well. 

Thanks as alwyas-
Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: New Project for the shop.

« on: November 10, 2010, 05:23:43 PM »

lol, gas, it's getting popular around here for sure 

Thanks, Rich,
Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: New Project for the shop.

« on: November 10, 2010, 04:27:19 PM »

nice job Dave, but that red cap won't protect the jewels when you run into it.

ROTFLMAO!

Indeed it won't, but I can't get myself to cut it off, because if I do, I just know down the road I'm going to wish I didn't so that I could implement it somehow, lol!

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: New Project for the shop.

« on: November 10, 2010, 03:59:50 PM »

Couple of updates on the Router table.

Finally got the framing completed and the jig plate cut and drilled/counterbored for the top. Had to make a piloted counterbore from a 1/2 endmill for the buttonhead cap screws. Worked really well and didn't take me for a ride once! 

Also got the 8020 T Track and HDPE spoilboard cut and drilled/counterbored as well.

Thanks,
Dave