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Today, 04:54 PM

john_hartman started a thread Help Wanted in ShopBotter Message Board

Hi Everyone- A muralist friend has asked me if I can make a "large tree" for an office project he's quoting. The trunk needs to be 11ft high and...

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Today, 04:25 PM

EricSchimel replied to a thread Spindle weight in Test Area

I have a stock set of springs in a PRS Standard that came with a spindle. With the spindle alone when the machine was powered off the springs kept...

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Today, 12:35 PM

MogulTx replied to a thread Spindle weight in Test Area

Doesn't look like anyone has a solid answer for you. I would tell you that those machines were set up with PC 3.25HP routers, which are roughly the...

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Today, 12:13 PM

Ccomposites started a thread looking for a prs alpha or similar in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

i live in canada and am looking for a used cnc table thanks, dave

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Today, 12:02 PM

Ccomposites replied to a thread 2006 PRT alpha 5x10 with Columbo spindle in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

michael, I'm interested in your cnc. the only thing is that i am in Canada. don't know if there is a way to have it shipped up here or if you are...

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Yesterday, 10:19 PM

chrisb replied to a thread For Sale 2014 4x8 PRS Alpha in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

Shopbot was sold.

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Yesterday, 01:17 PM

glindhout replied to a thread shopbot link in Cabinetry and eCabinet/ShopBot Link

Can you please post the link??

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Yesterday, 08:44 AM

Rtibbs replied to a thread Smallest V-bit? in Sign Making

If you are looking to just score the aluminum you might try a Diamond drag bit. (Just make sure your router/spindle is turned off with the diamond...

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Yesterday, 06:12 AM

scottp55 replied to a thread Smallest V-bit? in Sign Making

Sorry Rocco. No personal experience in metal(except pure tin VInlay Drillman1's 60 degree 1/8"shank) so really can't say. Probably the Onsrud's...

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01-22-2021, 03:52 PM

chiloquinruss replied to a thread Table legs in Folder 2020

I miss the shows/meets/gatherings! :( Russ

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01-22-2021, 03:43 PM

waynelocke replied to a thread Table legs in Folder 2020

At the Austin meets Steve always did interesting, well thought out, prepared and interesting presentations. I think they created many eureka moments....

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01-22-2021, 03:09 PM

Rocco.G replied to a thread Smallest V-bit? in Sign Making

Are any of those bits suitable for aluminum? I'm really looking for something to score aluminum for bending on a sheet metal brake. I know I'll...

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01-22-2021, 02:52 PM

Rtalexand replied to a thread FS: ShopBot PRS Standard 48x96 w/vacuum table in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

This machine has benn sold....

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01-22-2021, 02:02 PM

rcnewcomb replied to a thread Table legs in Folder 2020

Steve, That is a great presentation.

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01-22-2021, 01:24 PM

steve_g replied to a thread Table legs in Folder 2020

Ita47… I used a .25” tapered ball nose bit for the entire profile. The link below will take you to my notes for a camp ShopBot presentation I...

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01-22-2021, 12:46 PM

ita47 replied to a thread Table legs in Folder 2020

Those look great! I didn't know V-Carve could do that. Did you use a single profile bit or multiple bits with different profiles to cut those? ...

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01-22-2021, 12:06 PM

dlcw replied to a thread Had to change my customer agreement in ShopBotter Message Board

The way I look at it, if it's in my shop and has not been fully paid for. It's still mine and I can take as many pictures as I want.

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01-22-2021, 10:51 AM

Jerry Carney replied to a thread Had to change my customer agreement in ShopBotter Message Board

Hey Russ these snowflake Americans need to get a life. Keep snaping pics.

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01-22-2021, 10:51 AM

ita47 started a thread PRT Standard Table Size Upgrade in ShopBotter Message Board

I may have the opportunity to purchase a 2001 PRT Standard 4'x4' CNC. How difficult and expensive would it be to expand the X-Axis to 8 feet?...

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01-22-2021, 12:52 AM

chiloquinruss replied to a thread Had to change my customer agreement in ShopBotter Message Board

"other wacky customer experiences" Exactly. I am rural so a lot of times I email them a pix before they come to pick it up! Takes all kinds I...

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01-21-2021, 11:07 PM

Brian Harnett replied to a thread Had to change my customer agreement in ShopBotter Message Board

Was it installed or in the shop? I have never had an issue with a customer like that some even send me pictures. Have had many other wacky customer...

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01-21-2021, 10:48 PM

MogulTx replied to a thread Had to change my customer agreement in ShopBotter Message Board

Yes. If you are not doing some super secret, proprietary, national or internationally significant project.... the customer has no reason to demand...

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01-21-2021, 09:55 PM

chiloquinruss started a thread Had to change my customer agreement in ShopBotter Message Board

Really a strange circumstance made me change my customer agreement. I always take a few snaps of my finished work, print them out, and stick them in...

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01-21-2021, 09:26 AM

scottp55 replied to a thread Crucifix carving a work in progress in Folder 2020

Love the Dolphins(for that matter,all your Critters) Brian!! :)

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01-21-2021, 07:31 AM

dmidkiff replied to a thread Crucifix carving a work in progress in Folder 2020

Always nice to see your work Brian.

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01-19-2021, 12:54 PM

EricSchimel started a thread Spindle, AFD & Air Drill in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

Hey all! You may have seen my air drill listed: ...

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01-18-2021, 06:42 PM

rsorensen replied to a thread PRT Proximity Switch wiring in ShopBotter Message Board

Jerry, My proximity switches have red/black/green wires. That picture was a bit different than my control box but enough info that I was able to...

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01-18-2021, 05:06 PM

jerry_stanek replied to a thread PRT Proximity Switch wiring in ShopBotter Message Board

The 2 brown wires go to 24 volt+ the 2 blue wires go to Ground and the X black wire goes to input 2 and the Y black wire goes to input 3

3 replies | 148 view(s)

01-18-2021, 01:44 PM

jerry_stanek replied to a thread PRT Proximity Switch wiring in ShopBotter Message Board

Here is a doc from shopbot for my 4G board

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01-18-2021, 12:43 PM

Ryan Patterson started a thread Training Friday January 22 at 2:00est in Cabinetry and eCabinet/ShopBot Link

This Friday January 22 at 2:00est I will host a training session about cabinet making with a CNC. Below is a list of topics. CabinetPartsPro also...

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