My shopbot is for sale on ebay. Take a look and bid if you are interested!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopbot-PRS-Alpha-CNC-Router-5X10-/252455485370?
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My shopbot is for sale on ebay. Take a look and bid if you are interested!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopbot-PRS-Alpha-CNC-Router-5X10-/252455485370?
I just finished a wiring diagram for the Simple Box. You can download it here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7uwlb0osrhma1sn/WiringInstructionsSimpleBox.pdf?dl=0
I've also added it to the beta files...
Thanks for your contributions as well. The motors work great.
Best,
Josh
Hi Brady,
I haven't taken a close look at your box. (I have not read the thread you quoted, and appreciate your citation.) Other than similar motors that seemed to be used across many boxes, what...
Has anyone started building a vac box using my design? I'm curious about your experience. Any big hurdles?
Hi Bob,
I've got a gauge and the system will pull 9 inHg with 1/4in bleeder holes open on all 4 motors. I believe this is inline with what one should expect with these motors.
Good feedback...
Good point regarding materials. The design can certainly be modified for that purpose, and I'd be happy to make it part of v2. You're also welcome to make the modification if you have the bandwidth...
Joe- no vcarve files yet. The cut files are so simple that they should be super quick to make. (Let me know if you have questions.) I'll definitely consider making them if this design becoming...
So far so good without the tank!
Thanks for taking a look. I don't have any other style of vacbox, so I can't compare the noise. I can say that it's no louder than my cyclone. As shown in the video, you can also choose the number of...
Here's an update on my progress. It's complete and includes detailed design files. The wiring diagram is in the works, and I hope to provide more detailed build instructions. It works great, and it's...
Please take a look at my new vacuum box design:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU2nQK3H60s&feature=youtu.be
I've still got some testing to do, but I'd love to get this design out so other folks...
I just gave them a call and it sounds like they don't have platted screws- only solid stainless screws.
I'm looking for stainless plated screws for HDPE work. They need to be corrosion resistant and preferable plated instead of solid stainless. (I'd like to avoid the softness of a solid stainless...
I couldn't find a fine tip plotter I liked, so I made my own with an instructable as my guide. My post might be most useful for the shopping list, but also see my modifications.
INSTRUCTIONS: ...
Hi Scott,
Thanks a lot for your suggestions. There's so much to consider, it's sometimes hard to know exactly where to start. In this case the project is pretty open with wood types and approaches,...
Hi Ken,
Thanks for your suggestions. A few questions:
1.) Are these the mufflers you are talking about?
http://www.centralvacuummotor.com/muffler.htm
2.) Did you let the motors draw the air...
Hello,
I've been working through a new vacbox design with a few goals in mind:
I want access to the motors if there is any need for repair or work or revision.
I want the box to have...
Hi Folks, Thanks for your generous responses. And, sorry for the delay. I got sick and then really busy! I am mostly looking to create single sided bevels in pocketed reliefs using a v-cutter. This...
Hello,
I'm having some difficulty with engraving signs. I'm getting some tear out and overall lower quality cuts than I'd like. Any veterans have suggestions?
Thanks a lot!
Josh
Hello,
I have tried 4 different PC desktops, and all of them seem to do ok with my shopbot. All of them get low 20s for packet_ET, but it's somewhat inconsistent. I would prefer a bit more of a...
Anyone have specific suggestions for a plenum sealer? I am using MDF. It would be great if it was cheap, fast drying, and available locally in Boston. I see recommendations for using polyurethane...
I just purchased a 5 x 10 machine. Gary, can you suggest the number of motors I should use for it?
Thanks!