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  • in reply to: MY PVC Build #3529

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    Ever finish?

    in reply to: A very modified bulid #3715

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    Beautiful! That thing can really move! Seems like some huge improvements have been made. What kind of cutter are you going to use? Mini Laminate trimmer?

    in reply to: Driver alternative #3640

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    http://www.arduino.cc/

    Use a Arduino controller. :)

    in reply to: CNCZONE.COM #3593

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    http://cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?p=773283#post773283

    That is my current build log. Roughly 9′x15′ overall I have yet to mount the Z axis on it, but it should have a 7.5′ x axis and 12′ y axis. The machine has a 8″ z axis actuator but at the moment it has about 3″ of usable travel. If i wanted the extra five inches, i would have to get some custom steel spacers to mount under my linear rails. Anyways, that is what i have been up too. I mainly bought it to mill aluminum sheet. Once it gets up and running, ill have to try and cut a few diylilcnc kits out for people!

    in reply to: FOR SALE FORUM: #3485

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    diyengineer at gmail.com

    Thanks! :)

    in reply to: FOR SALE FORUM: #3484

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    Still have Everything Minus the controller+box and steppers.

    $275+ shipping takes everything below! Everything is still brand new in packaging.

    Mcmaster ORDER:

    (1)each 8890K36 W1 TOOL STEEL ROD, .2500″ DIAMETER, TRADE SIZE E, 3′ LENGTh

    (1)each 99030A032 1018 CARBON STEEL PRECISION ACME THREADED ROD, 1/4″-16 SZ,1/16″TRAVEL DISTANCE/TURN,3′L,RH THREAD

    (3)each 6412K11 STEEL ONE-PIECE SET-SCREW COUPLING, 1/4″ BORE, 3/4″ LENGTH, 1/2″ OD, WITHOUT KEYWAY

    (3)each 9414T6 BLACK-OXIDE STEEL SET SCREW SHAFT COLLAR, 1/4″ BORE, 1/2″ OUTSIDE DIAMETER, 9/32″ WIDTH

    (1)each 95072A881 BRONZE PRECISION ACME ROUND NUT, 1/4″-16 SZ, 1/16″ TRAVEL DISTANCE/TURN, RH THREAD

    (1)Package 94846A530 ZINC-PLATED GRADE 5 STEEL THIN HEX NUT, 9/16″-18 THREAD SIZE, 7/8″ WIDTH, 5/16″ HEIGHT

    (3)Each 1375K39 MXL AND XL SERIES TIMING-BELT PULLEY, 1/4″ BELT WIDTH, .685″ OD, 20 TEETH

    (4)Each 6383K14 STEEL BALL BEARING, PLAIN OPEN FOR 1/4″ SHAFT DIA, 7/8″ OD, 1/4″W

    (14)Feet 7959K21 TRAPEZOIDAL-TOOTH NEOPRENE BELTING, MXL TRADE SIZE, .080″ PITCH, 1/4″ WIDTH

    (1)Package 91280A559 METRIC 8.8 ZINC-PLTD STEEL HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, M8 SIZE, 85MM L, 1.25MM PITCH, PARTIALLY THREADED

    (1)Packege 90592A022 METRIC PLAIN STEEL HEX NUT, CLASS 8, M8 SIZE, 1.25MM PITCH, 13MM W, 6.5MM H

    (1)Package 91166A270 DIN 125 ZINC-PLATED CLASS 4 STEEL FLAT WASHER, M8 SCREW SIZE, 16MM OD, 1.4MM-1.8MM THICK

    (3)Each 88875K523 ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINUM TUBE (ALLOY 6063), SQUARE, 3/4″ X 3/4″, 1/8″ WALL, 3′ LENGTH

    (5)Each 8890K45 W1 TOOL STEEL ROD, .5000″ DIAMETER, 3′ LENGTH 5

    (1)Package 90499A029 PLAIN GRADE 8 STEEL HEX NUT, 1/4″-20 THREAD SIZE, 7/16″ WIDTH, 7/32″ HEIGHT

    (1)Package 91083A029 PLAIN STEEL TYPE A SAE FLAT WASHER, 1/4″ SCREW SIZE, 5/8″ OD, .05″-.08″ THICK

    (1)Package 91309A540 ZNC-PLTD STL LOW-STRENGTH HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, 1/4″-20 THREAD, 3/4″ LENGTH, FULLY THREADED

    (1)Package 92865A549 GRADE 5 ZINC-PLATED STEEL HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, 1/4″-20 THREAD, 2″ LONG, FULLY THREADED

    (2)Package 90760A007 ZNC-PLTD STL UNDERSIZED MACHINE SCREW HEX NUT, 6-32 THREAD SIZE, 1/4″ WIDTH, 3/32″ HEIGHT

    (1)Package 90272A148 ZINC-PLTD STL PAN HEAD PHILLIPS MACHINE SCREW, 6-32 THREAD, 1/2″ LENGTH

    (1)Package 90272A151 ZINC-PLTD STL PAN HEAD PHILLIPS MACHINE SCREW, 6-32 THREAD, 3/4″ LENGTH

    (1)Package 90272A153 ZINC-PLTD STL PAN HEAD PHILLIPS MACHINE SCREW, 6-32 THREAD, 1″ LENGTH

    VXB ORDER:

    (100) ABEC-7 Sealed Skateboard/inline/Rollerblade Skate Bearings

    Jameco electronics ORDER:

    (10) Switch Micro, straight lever, spdt (Home/limit switches)

    Dremel ORDER:

    (1) Dremel 300 brand new comes with 18 accesorries.

    in reply to: FOR SALE FORUM: #3482

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    $550 dollars takes it all (except computer). All the hardware, driver control board, case, steppers, nuts and bolts etc. You pay shipping From Seattle. I will re-list on ebay if anyone is interested contact me diyengineer @ gmail . com

    Saves you like 250 bucks! Everything is in working order and hardware still in original packaging!

    This build has spring boarded me into a bigger machine, that unfortunately costs a lot more. Contact me if you have any questions!

    Laser is just to much in my area, and cutting out by hand showed poor results.

    Thanks guys!

    in reply to: Laptop PCI-Parallel adapter #3496

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    Buy it and you can use the Mach3 program which is a free download (limited to 1000 lines of Gcode) and use there port tester to test the latency of the connection. The problem isn’t the mill itself its more or less a stepper/controller problem. I have seen people online though use the parallel port on there laptop just fine with mach 3 etc. It really just depends on the laptop in the end. I would give it a go “Return for refund within: 30 days”.

    in reply to: How to VIDEO: Controller Board solder and assembly. #3410

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    Video Is done, uploading and hosting and will drop links to here.

    in reply to: Laser cutting alternative-DIY! #3459

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    Today i began cutting the parts out by hand which so far so good. I have completed cutting out all the parts of sheet 1 from .225″ Mdf. I converted the DXF to pdf format, went down to kinkos Office and printed it on a 36″ wide printer. All the circles were marked with centerlines so it allowed me to use drill bits and holesaws. So far so good! I used high power 3M contact spray to atttach the paper printouts to the mdf (I cut each part out with scissors first because the parts were nested so closely together). I have to say i’m pretty impressed with the results so far. I’m using a band saw, jig saw and a thin bladed scroll saw + an assortment of small files. tomorrow sheet 2 =)!! Only downside is the paper is stuck to the wood! Which wont effect performance, but i may sand those off in the end.

    in reply to: FOR SALE FORUM: #3481

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    in reply to: Work Holding / Base Construction #3492

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    Very true bill, that would make for an easy quick exchange too, once the damaged Masonite gets ugly, just swap a new sheet in for cheap!

    in reply to: Work Holding / Base Construction #3489

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    Another modification is to pick up some 90 degree aluminum angle in 4 foot lengths, plexiglass, hinges, and pop rivets and make a box minus the bottom that slides over the whole machine with a door to load the materials in the front. This should keep your garage extra clean, i assume you could even run it indoors without a mess!

    in reply to: Work Holding / Base Construction #3488

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    Stacking them all together sounds like the way to go. Cant get more solid then 2.5″ of pure MDF, PLUS it is QUICK! I would use wood glue in between and wood screws to screw each one to another. I would suggest 4 leveling rubber feet so it wont carry vibration and you can level the unit assuming what its going to sit on isn’t always perfectly level. When it comes to being able to bolt or clamp a part to the table you can either strap the part which would be easy, but part may possibly move around, or while assembling the layers of the table together (assuming your using 1/2″ mdf you will need 5 panels to reach the 2.5″ thickness) Cut a matrix pattern of say 3″x3″ using a 1″ hole saw on the first 4 panels and on the last panel use a 1/4″ bit to cut the same 3″x3″ matrix pattern. Now you have a solid table, but still access to the underside of the table hold down pattern. You could then use 1/4″ hardware to bolt the “to be milled part” to the table.

    I wonder if my 5.5hp sears shopvac could double as a vacuum hold down? It’s pretty beastly and a simple matrix table top pattern and some simple plumbing could make a sweet modification. Just cover up the holes that would be in use with precut foam/wood/paper/metal to give maximum suckage to the part being milled. The table is so small just might work.

    My main concern ultimately was to sheath the mdf top to protect it from wear and tear. I also was planning on using a small air blaster hooked up to my compressor to blow out chips. Sometimes i get a small amount of blow by mist that the water trap didn’t get, which would cause the mdf to warp and come apart.

    in reply to: FOR SALE FORUM: #3480

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    I forgot to mention:

    I can put it for sale on ebay, Use paypal, or accept certified bank checks, or cash if your in the local area!

    If you live close enough (Seattle, Washington) feel free to come on over and check it out!

    No wire transfers, personal checks, or other shady means of monetary exchange haha!

    DIYENGINEER @ GMAIL . COM

    =) Have a great week!

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