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Echo the recommendations for the Centurion bits. Buy all my bits from them plus they have custom ground a few tapered bits for inlay work. These bits are headache free and an excellent value - and go...

Hey guys...really need some advice here!

Talked to Ryan at Shopbot about the lock up problem with the VFD Spindle Rpm controller. Apparently, I have managed to install it correctly and the board...

A correction...when the spindle rpm program is called up and used...it locks up and is impossible to shutdown even with a task manager "end process". It seems that when the spindle program is called...

Hey guys...sorry to be a pest on this one...BUT... I'm still having quite a bit of a headace with this VFD Spindle RPM board. I have managed to get the Delta VFD, the board, and the SB software...

Hi all. I'm operating a prtAlpha and have recently reinstalled the proximity switches. Got to the point where I need to input the x and y variables (distance from the prox switch trigger point to the...

Hi guys...I just installed the spindle speed control board. After much pain trying to get that portion of the control software to stop locking up the SB3 software, I'm at the point where I need to...

I want one!!!!!!!!!!

Have a process thats roughly same as described in preceeding posts. I use a 3 degree tapered spiral bit. I intentionally make the inlay a bit larger, glue, tap it in then sand flush. Makes for a...

Yeah...thought it was you. Jambo! I've been operating a Prt Alpha 48 x 96/5hp Colombo for 3 years. Cruise by the base wood shop...I'm there.

Stan...can you get onto Travis AFB...?

Yup - ordered some extra long reach ball nose. Superb quality. Quick delivery too!

Hey guys...has anyone tried using tapered end mills as router bits. I have a project requiring a walnut inlay in a maple base pocket. I'd like as small a glue line as possible & the best way I've...

Glen, I'm currently installing one on an alpha machine. Got mine from kabelschelpp. Call 'em up... they were very helpfull and will walk you through the process.

Jerry, I painted the whole thing white as a first step, then using model airplane masking tape (1/8") wide, separated the snake from the pedestal and staff. Then masked everything that wasn't going...

OK guys, here is the finished project. I ended up sandblasting it and filling in the unavoidable damage with wood putty the painting it. I had to get good FAST with an airbrush to get this one...

Joe - I used a Shellac based primer & enamel paint. It's a combo I've used before....that being said, painting is not my forte. I don't have the time to recut the piece( 12 hours total cut...

Howdy guys...I just did my first 3D project - a "Staff of Alcepius" on MDF,(snake twined around a staff) for a military medical outfit, size is 28" x 16" x 2". The piece turned out flawless until I...

OK...here's the pic of what I'm talking about


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Howdy Guys...I could use a little advice on how to deal with a potential money maker for my new bot. The project is as follows, the US Air Force symbol, the outline of which will be cut somehow...

Scott... I got it right the first time. Reloaded all usb/control software/firmware and everything fell into place. This thing rocks!!!!! Just gotta figure out how to turn on the spindle.

Hi guys...would somebody please confirm the e-stop wiring for me (I pulled this off an earlier thread). I got the control box without it being prewired and there is nothing in the documentation that...

Hi guys... I've had to dismantle my z-axis to install a replacement "t-plate" (carries the spindle). Initially, I set the rollers to run smoothly with the t-plate, then install the whole assembly on...

Check your crate contents CAREFULLY. Do an inventory for all parts & hardware. Do a quick survey of your "electronics" and make sure you received what you ordered. Lastly, do a quick check of all...

Hey guys...after watching the paint dry on my plans built 96A table, my better half sarcastically reminded me that I have the rest of the machine to assembly. I have the the stock 96A with a 5hp...

Guys help!!!! I gotta seal about 60 sheets of 1 inch MDF ...and fast - with something sprayable (HVLP). I've searched the forum but can't seem to nail down any product that has gotten good feedback...