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    Paul, did you mean to say slaved motors run...

    Paul,
    did you mean to say slaved motors run off/with 1[same] step and direction inputs to 2 drives?
    I've built a lot of controls, I don't see how you could drive 2 motors from the same driver. ...
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    Brian I do not run shopbot control,but, with...

    Brian
    I do not run shopbot control,but,
    with what I do use when I had comm errors I found grounding the frame of the machine to the building ground fixed it.
    Theory is noise [" dirtypower"]...
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    I've never seen a desktop,so assuming a couple...

    I've never seen a desktop,so assuming a couple things,
    Check setscrews on motor to screw coupler,
    also,is there a jam nut against bearings on the motor end of the lead screw? I have seen those...
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    Eric this isnterest me, after 20+ years of cnc...

    Eric
    this isnterest me,
    after 20+ years of cnc I still haven't ventured into any 3d type Cad programs,
    you may have finally pushed me to do so
    thanks
    Carl
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    desouter drils and colombo spindle for sale

    HI
    I have a desouter 3/4 hp air actuated[plunging] drill
    with 3/8 chuck for sale very good condition..... 300$
    also;
    A 10 hp colombo ,230v/460v spindle in good condition
    ER 40 collet
    less...
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    Are the pc connected to internet in any way? ...

    Are the pc connected to internet in any way?

    I once had a W7 machine "update" and that screwed everything up, maybe 18 months ago.
    An acquaintance who is at Microsoft said they can force some...
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    Austin by chance, are you using W10 on both...

    Austin
    by chance, are you using W10 on both machines?
    Carl
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    Slant did you get your issue resolved? I...

    Slant
    did you get your issue resolved?

    I handed off the machine that I retrofitted with an hsd atc
    first thing the customer does is press the green button while running
    This welded drawbar...
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    Appreciate all tje ideas going with a minimum 6"...

    Appreciate all tje ideas
    going with a minimum 6" travel air cylinder
    I will post some pics when done
    be a week or two
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    Seems my big mistake was creating a "drop the...

    Seems my big mistake was creating a "drop the tool in pocket"
    instead of the standard "slide tool into clip"
    that mistake was driven by customers request for 10 tool rack on a 2ft wide machine.
    ...
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    dust shoe with an ATC

    I just retrofitted a machine with an ATC
    all finished except

    a dust shoe is problematic ,

    I don't see anyway to have one that doesn't crash into the tool rack
    anyone have an example?...
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    Lowes with a cnc? now that's gonna be...

    Lowes with a cnc?
    now that's gonna be entertaining!
    given the big box propensity for hiring and/or training to minimal skills and knowledge
    this should be a million$ fiasco.
    and pity the...
  13. Gabe,and all always on seems lame as Gabe says,...

    Gabe,and all
    always on seems lame as Gabe says,
    I am installing a 915 as a retrofit ,this one has a 230v fan for cooling.
    it also has a "purge" air line that shoots a blast after a tool is...
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    I have worked on hundred or more machines, I...

    I have worked on hundred or more machines,
    I vote it is either a wire connection issue, or the stepper drive has fried a mosfet,
    most likely a wire
    Carl
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    Colombo ATC Spindle for sale

    10hp ATC Colombo ,ISO30 taper. 230v

    Bought this last spring, it was rebuilt and shelved a few years ago
    It came with the inspection sheet from the rebuild[which I have to find [grr]
    I never...
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    Lest anyone reading this thread gets an "idea" ...

    Lest anyone reading this thread gets an "idea"

    Rosette cutters are ONLY for drill press

    years ago there was a letter in Fine Wood Working magazine about a shop that chucked an insert style one...
  17. My experience with rattle can paints , and most...

    My experience with rattle can paints , and most enamels
    dark colors take a LONG time to cure. covering them with anything will retard/extend that time
    maybe a small fan blowing across the part...
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    Well, I found this in a blog, food for...

    Well,
    I found this in a blog,
    food for thought
    copied from the Amazon website
    . License: You grant us a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to...
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    I have worked with several different brands of...

    I have worked with several different brands of machines parallel port,PCI ISA ad usb connected systems.
    on a machine that suddenly exhibits this kind of issue on ALL motors it is not some...
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    Ha, still can 't type and proof read

    Ha,
    still can 't type and proof read
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    Zam, torque shouldn't be an issue. but max rpm...

    Zam,
    torque shouldn't be an issue.
    but max rpm for my TapMatics are around 3000
    what model do you have?
    are you using a router motor? or spindle?
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    Already imagining a mount for the machine! 350...

    Already imagining a mount for the machine!
    350 microns is approx .014
    close enough for an organic surface, not for mechanical though
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    Sean I use a cadcam called Millwrite, should do...

    Sean
    I use a cadcam called Millwrite, should do what you want
    few years ago the author added a feature that lets you set a different feedrate for radius/circles
    works well. , IF your ends are...
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    "just my 50 cents worth" Dang I even under...

    "just my 50 cents worth"

    Dang
    I even under price that !
    thought I was making bank at 5cents LOL
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    What a CROCK first hints, he is an academic,...

    What a CROCK

    first hints, he is an academic, from NY[sorry all you New Yorkers]
    sounds like he is trying to justify his salary.no real world experience
    like someone else said,"setting them up...
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