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Been without a CNC machine for a couple of years now. Building a new table of my own design and trying to get back in the game.

Trying to resurrect my old Alpha controller that was, years ago,...

You are moving?

You have such a nice shop....

Dan

I will come, if there is one this year. http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/images/icons/icon5.gif

Dan

Do you have the optional RPM controller installed in the VFD?

I just did a quick test and found that it works with Internet Explorer and not Firefox.

I think it needs a seat belt.....

You are exactly right. It is clear plastic overhead projector sheets. Most office supplies carry them for laser and ink jet printers.

I did it just experimenting with different techniques. If it...

The colored lithophanes I have made in the past, I have used overhead transparencies run through a color printer. It works quite well.

Dan

I'm ready.....

They are also forecasting snow......


better bring your long johns ;)


See you guys there..

I believe he works for Shopbot now

Greetings Ron,

you have mail....
Thank you,
Dan

Now days, I always look at the country or origin and absolutely will not buy it if made in China. I prefer to not dispose of any item 'sooner than later'.

Bill Clinton put us in this mess and...

Hi Jay,

I have built several teardrops, one is a camper and another is a cargo trailer.


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I talked to James and he is running into legal issues. The Department of Defense is very picky as to where and whom uses the Armed Forces logos in a commercial setting. There are a couple on the...

We have a neighbors son that is graduating the Citadel and is entering the US Navy to serve our country. I would like to carve the US Navy logo and give it to him as a graduation gift. I have looked...

Mike,

The plan is to use it for engraving, small lithophanes, and making small brass clock gears

Alpha births a mini-bot

I have been working on this on and off for over a year. Drew it in Insignia, and cut all of the aluminum on my Alpha. The Alpha cuts were so accurate that all of the...

Hi Jim,

I, also, am in Atlanta. I am interested

dunnit@bellsouth.net

Use Cut3d from Vectric

http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/cut3d/c3d_index.htm

Here is a ready made spindle square.

http://www.penntoolco.com/catalog/products/products.cfm?categoryID=6153

not a bad deal for $139


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Robert,

I had the same problem quite some time ago and found that by backing off the relay hold down screws and barely snugging them, the relay will work. It seems by slightly over tightening...

54 years young

Ground rods are notorious for being an unreliable ground. A ground rod is only effective as the materials(earth touching the rod) ability to conduct electricity.

If you look at the ground rod...

Brady,

Thanks again for the help

All went well cutting the Komatex except for a slight problem using the carpet tape. About half way through the cut the bit starts getting
gummed up with...