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  1. Looking for ShopBot "owner" in a University/Collegiate Theatrical Scene Shop

    Only looking for college/university 'Bot teachers/professors who are using it to teach and build theatrical scenery and who might be interested in reviewing some material I'm writing for theater shop...
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    I was wondering if it was something like that. ...

    I was wondering if it was something like that. I'll have to give it a try.
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    Thanks, but definitely not the problem. When I...

    Thanks, but definitely not the problem. When I open and close the valves, the gauge responds accordingly.
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    Loss of Vacuum Hold Down

    I've got one of those 16.9hp regenerative blowers for hold down. Was cutting several identical parts for the same project on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday (still using same material and file),...
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    Not exactly the answer you're hoping for, but my...

    Not exactly the answer you're hoping for, but my Y motor has dropped out a couple of times (was spinning freely). Fortunately, rebooting the control box made the problem go away. Might have had...
  6. Thread: sketch up

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    Try any of these links and see if they give you...

    Try any of these links and see if they give you enough information:

    http://www.3dmodelclub.com/cmsj15/resources/tutorials/how-to-import-an-stl-file-into-artcam
    ...
  7. Thread: toolpath help

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    I'm sure there's more than one answer, but after...

    I'm sure there's more than one answer, but after importing your 3D model into ArtCAM, I would draw closed vectors around the areas you want to carve, and then do a simple 3D machining toolpath using...
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    Gefen Systems makes some great...

    Gefen Systems makes some great keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) extenders. I use a model that provides simultaneous operation of the same CPU, 100' apart , and with only one Cat-5 cable between the two...
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    Scott-- Just in case you ever feel the need...

    Scott--

    Just in case you ever feel the need to tweak the app yet again, here's a feature request:
    I'd love to have a way to call up the built-in virtual keyboard, so practically any command...
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    Ron-- I stopped using the 1/4" plug awhile...

    Ron--

    I stopped using the 1/4" plug awhile ago because it gave me lots of trouble. I pulled out the 1/2" one today and everything worked fine. The only reason I bought and tried to use them is...
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    Problems with Collet Life Plugs

    Wondering if anyone else has experience with Onsrud's collet life plugs:

    http://www.toolsxp.com/Onsrud-Cutter-Router-Bits-34-50.asp

    They're described as being "...designed to keep full grip...
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    Looking for Help Fixing Fein Vac Hose

    The hose has pulled out of the connector on my Fein vacuum (at the end closest to the orange canister). With other brands, the hose simply screws back into the connector, but the fine folks at Fein...
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    I spoke with campus security today, and they...

    I spoke with campus security today, and they suggested that there are going to be a large number of people on campus this Saturday. For parking, try using the "Mary Low" or "Lunder" lots. If you're...
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    The wheelchair access shouldn't be a problem,...

    The wheelchair access shouldn't be a problem, though I've got to admit that our ADA compliance isn't exactly ideal. Depending on how many we number, we'll either be in the theater or one of the...
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    We've got a PRS Standard 48x48 (2007 model) with...

    We've got a PRS Standard 48x48 (2007 model) with spindle.
    Accessories include: Indexer, Probe, Widgetworks Cutters, and Regenerative Blower Vacuum Holddown.
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    Great job -- both for Max and for you as an...

    Great job -- both for Max and for you as an instructor!
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    Since Part Wizard came "free" with the purchase...

    Since Part Wizard came "free" with the purchase of the 'Bot, does that make ShopBot my reseller?
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    Adding a Post Processor to Part Wizard

    Is it easy to create or add an "arc_inch_speed" post processor to Part Wizard (that's Wizard not Works)? Can I just copy the desired .CON file from my ArtCAM post folder to the Part Wizard post...
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    Matt-- Check your private messages.

    Matt--

    Check your private messages.
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    That's going to look nice when it's finished.

    That's going to look nice when it's finished.
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    Jack-- Nice stuff. That's the first time...

    Jack--

    Nice stuff. That's the first time I've seen picture #1. I like that one in particular.
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    I frequently take a scrap of something I passed...

    I frequently take a scrap of something I passed through the table saw (often masonite, but it really doesn't matter) and press it against the aluminium extrusion. This makes a pretty accurate...
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    Do those eagles pose a threat to bats in any way?

    Do those eagles pose a threat to bats in any way?
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    Starting at a specific line: Make sure you're...

    Starting at a specific line:

    Make sure you're EXACTLY at the specific spot where you want to begin cutting (all three axis). For instance, if the file was interrupted in the middle of a long...
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    If you're running Windows 7, right-click on the...

    If you're running Windows 7, right-click on the battery/plug icon in the system tray (lower right corner) and choose "power options".

    Click "change plan settings" for whichever plan you're...
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