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    Drilling and sanding on rotary axis

    I'm new to rotary work. I want to start with something small and simple to start. A pen should be a good beginner project. The first step is to drill a hole down the center, the last step is to...
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    8Ball, [QUOTE=8Ball;210589]Inverted and mounted...

    8Ball, [QUOTE=8Ball;210589]Inverted and mounted to the gantry with an adjustable bracket.
    It follows with the gantry and hooked to any dust collector, works great.

    I'm considering the same device...
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    8Ball, thanks. Definetly worth consideration. ...

    8Ball, thanks. Definetly worth consideration.

    Phil
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    Dust collection for CNC rotary setup

    I'd like to see what people have set up for dust collection for a CNC rotary indexer.

    Thanks, Phil
  5. Thread: Speed control

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    thank you, Bill. Phil

    thank you, Bill.

    Phil
  6. Thread: Speed control

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    Speed control

    What command is issued to control the rotational speed of an indexer?
    I've been looking, haven't been able to find the answer.

    Phil
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    I contacted Shopbot Tech support. We went through...

    I contacted Shopbot Tech support. We went through a series of troubleshooting and determined that the indexer was the root of the problem. I returned it, glad I purchased though Amazon. I have a...
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    New indexer problem

    Yesterday I turned a 1.375" dia x 9" long piece of softwood to 1.25" dia. I had trimed the corners to an octagon shape so the cut was very light. The cut went as expected. Next I used Aspire to...
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    With the help of Shopbot tech support the issus...

    With the help of Shopbot tech support the issus has been resolved.

    Phil
  10. Thread: X Y coordinates

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    I figured out how to get the coordinates. C3...

    I figured out how to get the coordinates. C3 rezeroed X Y Z. moved Y to indexer center and recorded the Y coordinate.
  11. Thread: X Y coordinates

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    X Y coordinates

    I adjusted my spindle head position to an accurate center on the Y axis.I zeroed X and Y so that I can return with the MH command. When I return the Shopbot to the table 0,0 I will lose the X and Y...
  12. Thread: Rotary PP issue

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    Thank you, Brian. This has been a very...

    Thank you, Brian. This has been a very frustrating process. After setting up and testing the indexer I thought it would be simple to use Aspire to control the new tool. I've used V-Carve since...
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    Rotary Frustration

    I bought and setup a rotary indexer last week. I've been having trouble with toolpaths. Aspire would show me the preview that I expected but when I saved the toolpath it would not be the same. ...
  14. Thread: Safety Z

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    Thanks, Scott. I've been setting up a rotary...

    Thanks, Scott. I've been setting up a rotary indexer and the tool has less headroom.

    Phil
  15. Thread: Safety Z

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    Safety Z

    After executing C2 to zero

    x and Y my Z setting is at 1.0. I would like to change HBO that to 0.5. how can I do that?

    Phil
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    Shopbot Tech Support

    A big shout out to Shopbot tech support. I've owned my Shopbot for 16 years. Recently I bought an aftermarket Rotary indexer through Amazon. I needed help with a few things to get in working...
  17. Thread: Rotary PP issue

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    Rotary PP issue

    I just set up my new rotary indexer. I set the file up to run in the X axis. I used the wrapping gadget and selected the raster machining method. The indexer is rotating 360 degrees, the router is...
  18. Thread: Very cool idea

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    YES, v. cool. Phil

    YES, v. cool.

    Phil
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    I contacted Shopbot tech support. They were very...

    I contacted Shopbot tech support. They were very helpful, I got my indexer working.

    Phil
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    Rotary qus=estion

    I've connected an aftermarket rotary axis to my PRT 4G Benchtop Shopbot. How can I test the operation. With the X, Y, Z axis I can move (M) or Jog (J) each axis indivdually. How can I move the...
  21. Thread: Off topic

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    Off topic

    I am trying to learn 3D printing, making good progress. There are similarities to CNC work so I think I can get some help here.
    The first pic shows a preview from Aspire, this is an STL file. The...
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    That is a Benchtop Shopbot. Table is 24" x 32"....

    That is a Benchtop Shopbot. Table is 24" x 32". I bought one of those in 2006. Great machine. I don't know when Shopbot stopped making them.

    Phil
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    Thanks for the suggestion, Bill. I contacted...

    Thanks for the suggestion, Bill. I contacted Wacom by Chat yesterday and requested software from another model that might work. I was sent a link for download and it is working fine.

    Phil
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    Wacom tablet software

    I have an older Wacom tablet Bamboo Fun CTE 450. I can't find the software disc and Wacom doesn't support it any more. I'm hoping someone can help me find the software. Or, is there a substitute...
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    http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/attachment.php?at...

    http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35230&stc=1I have a Shopbot PRT, with a 4g Board, circa 2006. Works great. This is the PP I use. I have Aspire but that should make any...
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