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I have a 2nd Z axis on my PRT Alpha. I was using the Paul Zank inlay method and noticed when I hog out the remaining wood after the first pass with the "v" bit the 2nd z is off by about a 1/16. I...

Brady,
Here is one similar to the pop can heater.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRZvAAqzXIw

I used the bot to cut all the ridgid insulation.

Best,

Todd

Thanks for the tips.

Todd

I have a request to drill several pieces of 1/8 inchthick plexiglass. Hole size is yet to be determined but I think 1/4-1/2 inch. I am seeking guidance on bit types , feed and speed and any other...

Thanks Gary and Dave.

Gary,
Thanks for the response. I do have a sample piece of material to work with. Any suggestions on bit and feed rate.Two passes? I have a 5HP spindle with 2 fein vac hold down and your low...

I have a cabinet shop customer looking to cut a corian “S” shaped counter top. He wants a template cut for the top layer. I plan to cut the 2 build up layers on the bot. I drew half the table in Part...

Scott,
Thank you . This is where the trouble was. I got it now.

Best,

Todd

I did check that in the shopbot software. It is set to 2 inches for safe Z but is not doing that when I run the part file. I am using partworks with a drill toolpath. Is there someplace else I need...

I am drilling 5MM holes in the bottom of some pullouts. I am zeroing to the bottom of the drawer. When the file starts it goes to 0,0 and goes down about an inch into the frame so the drawer. I have...

Peter,
I used long zip ties.

Todd

Thanks, This helps.

John,
Can you give a little more detail on how you did the engine turning? In particular how you figured out how much to drop the Z axis to get the desired effect.

Thanks,

Todd

Thanks all for the advice. Got one.

George,
Nice work. What did you model this in?

Todd

Where are you folks getting your vacuum gauges?

Thanks,

Todd

How do most of you hook the feins up to your PVC? Do most use the stock hosed or something different? Tape,glue, caulk?

Thanks,

Todd

So the fact that my plywood bolted to the steel is only 48x96 will not mattter that the plenum will overhang about .5 on each side? I know I need to seal the plenum well.

Todd

Do most people make a plenum 49X97 or 48X96? My plywood base is 48x96.

Thanks,

Todd

Will this work for a vacuum puck type jig? Here are the specs from Gast. I am using it to hold small maple parts. I want to make a dedicted vacuum jig. What is a fair value on a used one?...

I need to cut many 3” X 3” X ¾” maple corner rosettes with vcarving. What is the best way to hold them? I have a Fein turbo three. I tried gasketing a 3x3 area and it moved when cutting. If I...

Thought you would find this interesting

http://www.fastcompany.com/1579263/3-d-printing-whole-buildings-in-stonein-space-this-printer-rocks

Todd

I emailed vectric and they are looking at the font files. V2.5 does support Open type fonts.

Now I am having issue with them showing up in Partworks 2.5. I copied the open type fonts to my c:\windows\fonts folder. I can open each of the 12 new fonts and they look fine. When I go to my pick...

Thanks all. I got what I need.