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Alex, you didn't mention what type/age machine you're running.

We have a 2009 PRS Alpha. Like Chris Schaie, we painstakingly dialed in our machine with indicators. It wasn't fun, but our parts...

This issue came up when I started playing around with the V-carved inlay method that's often discussed on the forum. The Male half of the inlay is made up of raised V-carved letters/pictures.

I...

Love the custom license plate Dave!

For ShopBots, the 4th axis is always the B Axis - it doesn't mater if you're wrapping the X or Y around the 4th axis. The A Axis is reserved for a second Z setup. (At least that's what I read in the...

There is a setting within SB3 that tells the control software how "smooth" to cut arc commands. Basically the control software uses this setting to break the arcs into vector segments that are the...

Good point Chuck - I've been going with asymmetrical alignment pins whenever possible. It's an easy improvement that could be a big help - especially if the person using the file/jig isn't the one...

The first time I saw a 5'x10' CNC machine I thought it was huge - Lucien that thing is massive!

Looks like it only has one gantry, are the dual spindles/tables basically making 2 copies of the...

X10 did have a contact closure input device - they used to say you could use it to remotely sense if you forgot to put the garage door down. I would assume that X10 also has a USB computer interface...

I think he meant that he would be more impressed if you had probed a real brain.

At least, that's how I read it - and laughed. I might need more coffee this morning.

Awesome!!!

Did you develop that model or find it premade?

If you're using a Porter Cable router with the ShopBot mounting bracket, check that your router housing/collet are getting ground.

The SB mounting bracket includes a plastic sleeve that...

Steve - I took a look at your picture... are you saying that your cutter is moving across the grain and leaving those ripples, which run parallel to the grain? I'm having trouble understanding what...

Gene,

McMaster also sells a straight flute version of the Onsrud O-flute bits for aluminum.

Thought I'd add an update to this thread for anyone who's following along...

I tried running a 3D file that was tool pathed in PartWorks 3D and then imported into PartWorks 2D on the indexer... ...

I'm not sure what kind of problems you're having, but I used a Logitech gamepad and Mach3 to run my old CNC machine (not a ShopBot) for years.

It worked great and I don't remember it being hard...

I just cut more aluminum yesterday - clean cuts with no coolant/compressed air necessary.

I cut both 6061 and 6063 (Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Architectural Aluminum) using single upcut...

@ Chuck - I haven't used Trex brand, but yes I was talking about similar products.

There are only 3-4 mills in the United States that produce this type of recycled plastic product. They make it...

@ Chuck - I haven't used Trex brand, but yes I was talking about similar products.

There are only 3-4 mills in the United States that produce this type of recycled plastic product. They make it...

I'm not familiar with Azek brand, but I have cut a whole lot of composite decking / "lumber" made from recycled plastic (polyethelene.)

First the good news...

This stuff cuts like butter. ...

Erminio showed me Bill's ap last week - just in time, as had been planning on writing my own version before I found out about it.

Bill - Is there a way to have your ap add custom code...

Isn't if funny how a professional woodworker thinks about power tools vs. the weekend warrior?!

We buy top of the line routers as "disposable" tools, knowing that they will need to be replaced...

My story about FedEx involves a $3,000+ spindle that was delivered while the driver was talking to his girlfriend on his cell phone - dropped the package at my feet instead of handing it to me and...

Looks like, at least in my case, the late package was due to a routing mix up by UPS.

Here in NY, UPS just laid off a bunch of drivers. Today will be the first day with the new combined service...

SB Programs are written in a simplified version of the "Basic" language. You should be able to find a book on Basic and most of what's in there will apply.

Keep in mind that Basic is an old...

McMaster is one of my favorite suppliers. They've always been dependable and fast. I can order in NY up until 5:30pm and UPS Ground arrives the next morning with my parts (shipped from NJ...