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Yahoo! No five-hundred mile drive to Camp this year. Count me in too, really. Thanks Sean. Jim Ludi

Lauri, how are you holding the MOP down when you cut it?

BTW, l like your creative use of the musical note in your new logo - looks cool.

Sean, you mentioned a video, "...I am working on a video explaining the programming strategies this weekend. I will post a link by the end of the weekend.", and I'm wondering if you ever posted it? ...

Bill, thanks for the link. Here's another for part one. Amazing work and imagination.

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/extraordinary-carved-out-book-landscapes

While you're checking your Unit Values, be sure to check your multiplier values too. Go to: Values > Unit Values > Resolution Multiples for alphaStep Drives, and make sure that they are set to the...

Freebies from the fine folks at Vectric and VectorArt.

Vectric says:
"As a thank you (and a bit of fun), we have teamed up with our friends at VectorArt to offer you a free piece of VectorArt...

David, thanks for sharing! I may cut this for next Halloween. I'd like to see the kids reaction to this. Ooooo, ahhhh. I'm thinking red glowing eyes, spider web, black paint, maybe some smaller...

I use the Morris Dovey 'Super-Zero Fixture' and have been very happy with how it functions. The fixture locates X, Y and Z positions. Morris, a long time ShopBotter, provides software routines to...

I use Rowmark Plastic colored core materials to engrave signs, name tags, etc. - http://www.rowmark.com/rotary/Rotary_Engravable_Materials.asp.

Awesome, Scott.

How about pics of the back side too.

Put me on your list for the DVD too.

Wondering if Ted has an update on the status of the independent axis control feature for the indexer. I think this feature will be really helpful with some of my indexer projects.

Bill, now you've done it! I'd love to see what Bruce is doing. Is ShopBot going to be at San Mateo this year?

Magic,

Take a look at this website http://www.taomc.com/home.html that Bill Young found years ago. This is a very interesting website that deals with, as the author says, "The Art of Motion...

Russ, it should work just fine as long as you can find a way to attach it to the bot.

You'll need to do some test engraving to see what speed, feed and depth work best for your projects.
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Lorin, you're doing great work! How about some details on the wood and finish. Did you use your bot for any of the construction?

I have my share of trouble getting good indoor pics too.

I...

I had a need to engrave metal on a project, and didn't have an engraving bit/stylus on hand, so I came up with this prototype fixture to attach my vibrating engraver to the SB.

After some...

More thoughts,

Chris mentioned the plotter pen, which brings up the idea of using the bot for graphic arts and design which greatly expands its utility in an educational environmet. An example...

About the cam clamps, I got mine from David Buchsbaum. They work well. Here's a link to the cam information:

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/messages/15719/36169.html?1227581279

Lucky students!

The router bit kit has a surfacing bit to mill the spoil board.

You'll need extra bits for commonly used sizes and types. You might look at Centurion prices. Perhaps they...

Jeff, have you checked to make sure the pinion is tight on the motor shaft and in good condition? Enough tension on the motor spring? If the pinion is OK you can swap the motor with one from the X...

I had trouble with USB communications yesterday. After several hours of frustration I found that my 220V electric heater, with fan, was causing the problem. Shut the heater off and no more...

Thanks Charles, I get it now.

You and the bot have done a really nice job on the coiler/winder! A close study of your picture reveals lots of really cool details in your design and a great use...

Charles,what are you using for a traverse mechanism. I know you mentioned Urigh but I'm not familiar with that unit. Is this commonly available? I like the idea of having the traverse syncronized...

I think that I'd try cooling the bit with cold air guns like these: http://www.airtxinternational.com/air_guns/?gclid=CNfOjbfC1J0CFYNX2god_GUvSQ
http://www.vortec.com/cold_air_guns.php

And,...

Renato, the ShopBot Forum reference works better at:

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/messages/29/15665.html?1161464191