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  1. Likewise the suggestions Brady had made a world...

    Likewise the suggestions Brady had made a world of difference for 3D work on my machine. Prior to that some of my jobs were herky-jerky and nearly had the machine dancing across the shop floor.
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    I saw you posted on the Vectric forum as well....

    I saw you posted on the Vectric forum as well. Did you get this resolved?
    https://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?p=299505#p299505
  3. Man, I wish I had room for a second machine. So...

    Man, I wish I had room for a second machine. So close, but no room. :eek:
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    It worked fine with the dust foot. I've since...

    It worked fine with the dust foot.

    I've since moved on to an ATC spindle.
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    I used a deli container on my Porter Cable. In...

    I used a deli container on my Porter Cable. In addition to the hole for the collet coupling I cut holes for the 3 screw that pass through the deli container into the unit.


    I used the container...
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    > working with a very soft material such as...

    > working with a very soft material such as redwood

    Apply sanding sealer on redwood the day before cutting. I use MinWax sanding sealer that I picked up a a big-box hardware store.
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    ShopBot PRT in San Francisco

    I noticed a ShopBot in the San Francisco CraigsList for $6K. I'm just posting here as an FYI. I don't know anything about the machine or the seller.

    Used Shopbot CNC Router - $6,000 (mission...
  8. Thread: Table legs

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    Steve, That is a great presentation.

    Steve,
    That is a great presentation.
  9. If someone outside of San Jose wants me to...

    If someone outside of San Jose wants me to inspect the machine for them I'd be glad to help. Our first machine was a PRT Alpha from 2005 so I am familiar with this type of setup.
  10. Wish I had room for a second machine.

    Wish I had room for a second machine.
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    Yes, that frequently happens on PhotoVcarve and...

    Yes, that frequently happens on PhotoVcarve and the ShopBot post processor. You can change the post processor. Look for the file ShopBot_inch.pp in the PostP folder under PhotoVCarve.

    Locate the...
  12. Anyone with an indexer want to do a run of 100-400 pieces?

    Is there someone with a 4th axis who is interested in doing a run of 100-400 pieces? I’ve been doing the proof-of-concepts, but I don’t have the time to do production runs.

    The item would be...
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    Bits from BeckwithDecor.com?

    Gary's site (BeckwithDecor.com) hasn't worked for me the past few weeks I've tried. I get the error:

    Not Authorized to View This Page [CFN #0004]

    Is he OK?
    Is he still selling bits?
    Is there...
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    Here is an example of what they are cutting

    Here is an example of what they are cutting
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    Pearl and abalone dust is not toxic, but it is...

    Pearl and abalone dust is not toxic, but it is very unhealthy to breathe. The particles are sharp edged and the lungs find it difficult to expel them, resulting in silicosis, a nasty, debilitating...
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    Desktops at the C.F. Martin guitar factory

    In the Custom Shop area of the Martin guitar plant there were two ShopBot desktops being used to cut pearl and abalone. They were using Aspire as the CAD/CAM software.
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    That is a good price. I really like small...

    That is a good price.

    I really like small machines. Unfortunately I don't have room for another.
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    I think you will be pleased with the point...

    I think you will be pleased with the point roundover. A large ballnose also works well with the indexer.

    Using vectors that are close together will "overlap" when cut deep enough and generate...
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    If you are interested, it is possible to do this...

    If you are interested, it is possible to do this design using 2D toolpaths and a larger diameter form tool (point roundover). That way it could be machined in about 30-40 minutes.
  20. According to the spec sheet: Cutting Length...

    According to the spec sheet:


    Cutting Length
    1.25 inches
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    Your carvings are beautiful.

    Your carvings are beautiful.
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    Another limestone piece: 15.5x22...

    Another limestone piece: 15.5x22
    http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32076&stc=1
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    I went to a nearby stone wholesaler to see if...

    I went to a nearby stone wholesaler to see if they had remnants or cutoffs. They don't do any fabrication, but they directed me to an industrial park about a half mile aware where there are a dozen...
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    Yes. Normally I'd just use my dull bits from...

    Yes. Normally I'd just use my dull bits from woodworking. However, I didn't have any and I didn't want to use a brand new tapered long reach 1/8" on stone.

    I had an 8 pack of bits that I bought...
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    Seahorse in Limestone

    http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32059&stc=1http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32060&stc=1

    At my first Camp Shopbot there was discussion about...
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