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Yesterday, 01:54 PM

Rocco.G replied to a thread Optical registration on ShopBot in Sign Making

Shopbot has a laser pointer in thier shop. Laser Pointer #006326 $ 150.00 USD IDK about the software mentioned but wouldn't you have to let...

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Yesterday, 01:33 PM

Rocco.G replied to a thread planer or drum sander or...? in Sign Making

Thanks all. Once I get something complete I'll post a pic or two. The pre-thanksgiving rush hasn't ended so I only have a few hours each way to...

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12-02-2022, 06:35 PM

tsipe replied to a thread For Sale: Desktop Max Never Used in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

New price: $7000 for an unused Desktop Max.

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12-02-2022, 12:39 PM

coryatjohn replied to a thread planer or drum sander or...? in Sign Making

Like others, I use my SB as a very large and expensive planer. Typically, I'll flatten the bow out first, then flip it and take out the cup. When...

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11-30-2022, 09:49 PM

sc67jam replied to a thread Another version of the coholic table in ShopBot Buddy

Mr. Limpicke, I have bought all the aluminum to complete the table, could you tell what hardware you use to attach the table to the powerstick? Thank...

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11-30-2022, 04:10 PM

scottp55 replied to a thread planer or drum sander or...? in Sign Making

I agree to flatten(and sand surface to finish?) the piece beforehand... Like Brady says "Flatness is King" :) I like this vid by TJ as some of...

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11-30-2022, 02:59 PM

8Ball replied to a thread planer or drum sander or...? in Sign Making

I agree with dlcw. It will depend not only on the material, but also the diameter of the cutter. The larger the diameter, the lower the rpm(speeds)...

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11-30-2022, 01:45 PM

dlcw replied to a thread planer or drum sander or...? in Sign Making

I flaten slabs all the time using a 1.5" diameter flatening bit. The feeds and speeds will vary depending on wht type of wood you are working with....

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11-30-2022, 10:17 AM

Rocco.G replied to a thread planer or drum sander or...? in Sign Making

BTW, what feed rates and rotation speeds do you use to flatten slabs? i did a piece of Fir last evening and ran it at 3.5 IPS with12500 RPM. I...

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11-29-2022, 06:06 PM

Rocco.G replied to a thread planer or drum sander or...? in Sign Making

8ball, I was afraid of that. As i said in the OP, I'm more experienced with metal and illuminated signs. Working with wood is fairly new...

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11-29-2022, 05:02 PM

8Ball replied to a thread planer or drum sander or...? in Sign Making

No, a planer or drum sander isn't intended to flatten, it's to smooth the surface. On both of these machines, the infeed/outfeed rollers will press...

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11-29-2022, 10:43 AM

Rocco.G started a thread planer or drum sander or...? in Sign Making

Folks, I've been playing around with doing some v-carved items. it's not that I want to sell stuff at craft fairs. i know a few people who...

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11-28-2022, 07:03 PM

BWallace replied to a thread Shopbot Desktop for sale - $2,000 or best offer in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

Machine is sold

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11-28-2022, 07:02 PM

BWallace replied to a thread Used ShopBot Desktop D2418 (getting ready to sell) in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

Machine is sold

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11-27-2022, 05:29 PM

BWallace started a thread Shopbot Desktop for sale - $2,000 or best offer in For Sale/Wanted - ShopBot-related items only

Used ShopBot Desktop D2418 for sale Price = $2000 or best offer Purchase year = 2014 It is operating on a V212 Control Card which is...

1 replies | 215 view(s)

11-27-2022, 09:15 AM

pappybaynes replied to a thread Sign carving tape in Test Area

Oramask 813

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11-26-2022, 06:40 PM

chiloquinruss replied to a thread Sign carving tape in Test Area

Oramask https://www.orafol.com/en/americas/products/oramask-813-stencil-film

3 replies | 198 view(s)

11-26-2022, 03:09 PM

coryatjohn replied to a thread ShopBot New full-size Zeta cnc in ShopBotter Message Board

I think we're discussing two separate things. A workhorse machine that has no issues is fine even if it's 20 years old. A brand new machine with a 20...

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11-26-2022, 06:17 AM

jerry_stanek replied to a thread ShopBot New full-size Zeta cnc in ShopBotter Message Board

Why would I want to do that. If something is working good why try an unknown. I did that with the Shopbot and bought a plug and play unit from Gray...

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11-25-2022, 09:02 PM

JBell replied to a thread Machine shuts down when I use the zeroing plate in Test Area

Oh, it’s a PRT96 Alpha with a Colombo spindle.

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11-25-2022, 08:44 PM

JBell started a thread Machine shuts down when I use the zeroing plate in Test Area

I’ve done it the same way countless times with no issues. Now, when the bit lands on the zeroing plate, the spindle head growls for a moment and the...

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11-25-2022, 05:57 PM

coryatjohn replied to a thread ShopBot New full-size Zeta cnc in ShopBotter Message Board

Well, I guess you should give SB a call and put in an order!

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11-25-2022, 01:59 PM

jerry_stanek replied to a thread ShopBot New full-size Zeta cnc in ShopBotter Message Board

The beisse I run has a controller that still uses windows 95 and runs flawlessly

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11-25-2022, 10:29 AM

coryatjohn replied to a thread ShopBot New full-size Zeta cnc in ShopBotter Message Board

A horse was great for transportation until something better was invented. Would you invest $65k in a device with a 20 year old control system?

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