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Anybody know how to get a hold of Ron Varela? It's been a few years but man that guy sure helped me out with my SB.

Joa

Anybody using Rhino for 3D CAD work?

I downloaded their demo version and really like it. I've tried a lot of 3D programs and it is definitely the easiest to use that I have run across. Plus...

Don, I tried all of yours and tried all kinds of things. They run but only in step-by-step mode (FG) and you try to run them one axis doesn't run which is weird.

I drew up a simple polyline in...

I'll send you another file from here at work Bruce since it's made with the same CAD program (AutoCAD LT) and then send you one from home. What's weird is that the file "looks" fine in both ACADLT...

I draw up an arc in the XZ plane and then convert it (in UX 3D mode) and the SB won't cut it, what's going on? It just plunges to a set depth and then arcs in the XY plane.

Anybody else...

Try EPP (expanded poly propylene)- its bombproof. They use it in a lot of combat RC gliders.

The surface will end up coarser than polystyrene but you'll have a better product (you may have to...

Hey guys, great suggestions, thanks! Good picture too Bill! Actually, that's almost exactly what I'm using now (a diamond) but for some reason the bugger just isn't wanting to center real well...

I'm routing and engraving oak "hubs" that I cut out with a hole saw. They are 3.25" wide. I need a way to precisely hold them. Something like a flat 3-jaw chuck that will fit under the gantry. ...

Well if ya can't beat em, join em I always say. Both my mom and my sister are attorney's so I'm not too worried about it
Not to mention that I'm not Microsoft so no deep pockets to go after.
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Thanks for the scan of the rocking horse Ron, pretty cool.

The one I had in mind (a little simpler than the horse) can be seen on...

http://web.a-znet.com/wakula1/funds.html
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Anybody have plans (DXF preferred) for a puzzle rocker? These are kid's rockers that fit together in slots with no screws needed to hold them together. They would be a natural for our SBs.
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That's funny, I've just recently *again* started having this problem. The y axis will shake during certain movements and cause the zero to drift. I can see it happening. I'm still narrowing the...

OK, so I started this thread way back when, geez like over two years ago. Well now I really need it. The recent 9-11 attack put a so-called crunch on the company's commercial aero business and they...

Yes, thankfully (?!) he (or maybe she) chewed clear through the serial cable so I'm just going to get a replacement.

Thanks for the tip on the splice connectors, sounds like the ticket!

My...

This eve I went to use the SB and it wouldn't make a connection. After getting in behind everything in my cabinet I noticed that about 5 of the cables had been chewed on by a rat!!!! Some of them...

I’ve been doing some inlay work lately and am wondering if there are any other options for cutting thin metals (brass and aluminum mostly) other than the small two flute endmills I’ve been using. ...

Hey, good info. I cheated though and got a machinist buddy to grind down one of his 3/16" endmills (2 flute). Should work good. Still need to order some plus some adaptors though.

Thanks for...

Oh, this isn't the entire collet, just a sleeve that fits in my 1/2" collet. I have one for my 1/8" bits but can't find one for 3/16" sizes locally.

Thanks again!

Joa

I'm looking to order some really small (1/16") 2 flute spiral bits for a job that requires some tight corners. The problem is that the miniature endmills usually come in 3/16" shank sizes.
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Hey guys,

Any of you cut masonite? How does it do, speeds and feeds? Tips?

Thanks!

Joa

Do a stepped scarf. Real easy to do with a large bit and it's actually a stronger (more surface area) and easier to align joint.

Joa

Trying to engrave small letters (1/4") in Aluminum and having problems getting smooth cuts that don't have burrs. I need a very sharp but fine cutter, like 70-80 degree v-bit with about a .010 tip. ...

Oh man, I feel strong on this one. Get the 3 1/4
Porter Cable. Gotta love that power plus the speed control IS A MUST HAVE. It's a little loud but that's what doors are for (neighbors) and good...

If you are going in one pass I'd definitely drop that to about .8 in/sec (max). You can also probably get away with a 1/2" bit.

I did a really big job on 3/4" marine ply which I cut at this...

Just for giggles I'll add my .02 to Bill's notes. Yaa, I really like MAS as well. Only thing I'd add is to use gloves and it is recommended to *not* clean up your skin with vinegar since that my...