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Tom,

Look on CNC Zone, there was a file for a E-Chain that you can build with you machine. I used .118" black ABS and it worked out pretty good. I have been using it for a year or so. I will look...

22Birdman,

I received this thru an RSS feed tonight. Might want to check it out.
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Came across this bot for sale...

http://springfield.craigslist.org/tls/5463674729.html

Wayne

I can across this machine for sale at auction, by the state of South Dakota.

Here is the link...

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=104&acctid=4817

I just thought...

RB and Joe,

Thanks for the quick response.

WOW, I felt like a fool before, now I feel just plain stupid!

I have been ask to quote supplying a craft store with these cut letters. They had...

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27141&stc=1

I have looked on the web for 3 or 4 hours for a font called "curlz - 1482" (I think that is what it is called). I have found "curlz" but it is not what I need. I have attached an image of what I am...

Gene,

Thanks for the files!

Wayne

James,

You have a private message.

Wayne

Salty,

I think this machine may be available, but not sure.

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?21877-4x8-stndrd-shopbot-with-3hp-spindle-2007-10500-00

Pomeroy, Wa is eastern...

Sean,

I have only cut a couple pieces of aluminum. From what I experienced, and read on here, your cut depth is too deep and you speed is too fast. Also, you want to ramp into your cuts. Do a...

I came across this from Gizmag.com. This link could threaten the craftsman furniture builders of the world. It might be a few years before "matures"?
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Brad,

Is this the file you were trying to attach?? I got it open, I think, so others could see it. If this is not it, if not disregard.

Wayne

I recently had a SB3 just plain stop working so I reloaded it. After putting in the correct values it runs fine. However, now when I do a C2 command it states "No file found...

Chuck,

I have had an issue like you are describing.

You mentioned that you removed some of the excess grease and were able to get it to Z zero. There may of been a clump, lump, or whatever in...

Welcome to the forum,

I just looked at your site and you have the design, creative art, and ability to produce a very nice product.

I like how you and your wife select the colors that provide...

Esoro,

Several years ago there was someone making MDF that is colored all the way through. There was a black, purple, gray, red and a couple other colors. I don't know if it is still available or...

Jeff,

ABS is another option. Available in virgin material or general purpose which is a regrind core with a virgin cap. It has a hair cell texture on one side and smooth on the other. The thickest...

Dennis,

Are you loosing your com? Does the com error screen pop up? Have you check your grounding of the machine?

Have you tried marking your 0,0 spot to see if is returning to the same spot?
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Dennis,

Post your feed rate, speed of the bit, depth of cut, and type of bit. It could be that you are moving too fast and loosing steps or a dull bit causing the same issue.

I do as MGM...

Daren, When I surface my table, I use the CR mode and it does plunge back to zero. I did not really notice that it is at a rapid rate. I am using a PC router and I just turn it off before it gets to...

Ron,

Thanks for the link.

I appreciate the input.

Wayne

Ron,

Here goes the stupid question...

Where do you buy sandstone? Is it a flooring product, you are cutting them from? What size does it come in? Any idea on cost? Cuts with regular carbide...

Gary,

Did you make the cork to fit the inside bottom, of the Corian coaster or the coaster was make completely of cork? Did you use anything on the outside bottom of the Corian coaster?

Did you...

Dan,

You might try using NewWood. It is 50% recycled wood and 50% plastic material. It is only 7/16" and cost about $35.00 a sheet. It is not structurally rated but it has some strands similar...