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    Just a thought...What doe the charging socket on...

    Just a thought...What doe the charging socket on the Lifter look like?
    I assume its just 2 conductors?
  2. Thread: ER32 Collets

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    WA Goodo. Sorry, I missed this post.

    Goodo. Sorry, I missed this post.
  3. I watched this video a couple of days ago and...

    I watched this video a couple of days ago and liked these mods. Will impliment some in the future.
  4. Thread: ER32 Collets

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    WA Looks like they are off to SA. Thanks Kryn.

    Looks like they are off to SA.
    Thanks Kryn.
  5. Thread: ER32 Collets

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    WA Sorry for the mix up.:B

    Sorry for the mix up.:B
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    WA Sorry, they are actually ER25's...sorry. I hope...

    Sorry, they are actually ER25's...sorry. I hope you got that from the pics.
    Its been that long since I got them I had it in my head they were 32's.



    I have fixed up my original post.

    They...
  7. Thread: ER32 Collets

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    WA ER25 Collets

    I have 3 x ER25 cheap chinese collets to give away as I don't know what they are worth and can't be bothered finding out...
    I had 'fat finger' syndrome and bought a 4mm, 5mm and 6mm collet. I don't...
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    That would have been an option for me if I was...

    That would have been an option for me if I was happy to string the Ethernet along my fence OR dig a 30m trench.
    I didn't.
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    I use Ubiquiti Nanostations at my last home and...

    I use Ubiquiti Nanostations at my last home and they were rock solid. Loved them.
    So good,that I took them down to bring to my new home.
    My distance was only about 30m which is chicken feed for...
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    Looked at Radiospares or Element14?

    Looked at Radiospares or Element14?
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    Like This? 404325 You mean use this as the...

    Like This?

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    You mean use this as the bed and the sacrificial section?
    The edges don't swell when using coolant?
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    Yep,I think its this one: 6090 6012 6015 CNC...

    Yep,I think its this one:

    6090 6012 6015 CNC Router - Advertising Machine - Jinan Minglan CNC Equipment Co., Ltd
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    Thanks John. Yes, thats an option. I will...

    Thanks John. Yes, thats an option. I will consider it.
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    Thanks rthorntn, You are correct. I do have a...

    Thanks rthorntn,
    You are correct. I do have a 6040, which I bought several years ago, but I have since bought a Floor Standing, steel framed 9060.

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    Maybe a MDF bed on top of the extrusion, like...

    Maybe a MDF bed on top of the extrusion, like this guy has done would be ok....dunno..
    Maybe when they are bolted together that would make a reasonable base.....

    It would certainly be cheaper and...
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    I just don't like the idea of having a soft...

    I just don't like the idea of having a soft flexing ,base and there isn't enough cross framework in the machine itself to support a MDF base by itself.

    The only reasoning is that 'I don't like...
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    That was my original thinking....a 30° change in...

    That was my original thinking....a 30° change in temp would not be a problem, but I was told by a CNC business owner that it would.
    My first thought was to anchor one end and slot all the other...
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    Thanks John. I'm just a hobby machinist, but my...

    Thanks John.
    I'm just a hobby machinist, but my thoughts were that it was more important for the bed to be parallel with the gantry, than the the bed was level?
    No point the bed being level if the...
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    This is similar to what I plan to do. (The top...

    This is similar to what I plan to do. (The top section anyway)
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    Opinions on new CNC Router Bed material

    I recently bought a chinese 9060 steel framed CNC Router.
    The basic construction is fine, except for the bed.
    It features a thin aluminium t slot extrusion 'pretending' to be a solid bed.
    Pic of...
  21. Does the welder have a power rating in Watts or...

    Does the welder have a power rating in Watts or kilowatts written on it?
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    It's 3/16" brass, from a hobby shop. Made by K&S....

    It's 3/16" brass, from a hobby shop. Made by K&S.

    1/4" cooper tube would be ok as well.
    I just used what I got.....

    Bunnnings *might* sell something similar, in Aluminium.
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    I wasn't getting the coolant moving along the...

    I wasn't getting the coolant moving along the blade, as I would have liked and that is why I changed it My blade did not seem to be travelling fast enough to do that....You seem to not have that...
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    Yes, there is a ball valve mounted on the arm.

    Yes, there is a ball valve mounted on the arm.
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    I made a change to the coolant application to the...

    I made a change to the coolant application to the blade today.
    This is how I had it. The coolant was point straight down and I was concerned not enough, if any was making to to the job to cool that....
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    I got the bender assembled yesterday and did a...

    I got the bender assembled yesterday and did a test bend. Not good.
    I've discovered the fatal flaw in the design. There is no way to clamp the material while bending.
    'No1 finger' is not strong...
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    I have been thinking about the minimum 'Golden...

    I have been thinking about the minimum 'Golden Dimension' of the grooved pulleys required for good, minimum radius bends.
    I googled and have seen 2 x Dia= radius of pulley and I have seem 4 x Dia =...
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    Thanks John, always happy to get ideas from...

    Thanks John, always happy to get ideas from others.
    I *didn't* do that, but I can see the merits of doing that...lol
    My bodge mandel seemed to run true well enough for my application.:)
    Steve
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    It looks like there is clearance but the fit is...

    It looks like there is clearance but the fit is quite snug.
    I can raise the rollers and hang the brass vertically, and it does not slip out. I was very conscious of that.
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    I re-visited this today, because I have...

    I re-visited this today, because I have OCD.....:)

    I did a test bend on some same sized brass as the Fogbuster, using the Blue benders today.
    Bend was good, except the 'lead in' is alot longer...
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    My first 2 attempts at grinding a tool to cut the...

    My first 2 attempts at grinding a tool to cut the pulleys involved a 5mm allen key and a 5mm twist drill, both mounted in a tool holder, as I didn't have any tool steel stock. tHey were hard snough...
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    Lol..."The Ultimate Optimist" Sent from my...

    Lol..."The Ultimate Optimist"

    Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk
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    Yes, I know. I am a little concerned.I was using...

    Yes, I know. I am a little concerned.I was using a DRO but I think the tool shifted inwards as I was machining.
    Don't think I can fix them as there is not enough material to hold in the lathe....
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    Small Tube Benders

    I have decided to make a small tube bender , partly for giggles and partly because I need to make just one bend...lol
    Maybe I'll invent a reason to use them again....that's what usually happens.
    ...
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    There it was......gone....lol Sent from my...

    There it was......gone....lol

    Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk
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    I'm pretty sure its Magic....

    I'm pretty sure its Magic....
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    Thanks again Peter. Out of interest, do you know...

    Thanks again Peter.
    Out of interest, do you know where the design came from?

    Steve
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    Good idea...thanks.

    Good idea...thanks.
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    Thanks, that looks ok, from Aliexpress. I'm in no...

    Thanks, that looks ok, from Aliexpress. I'm in no hurry and I have enough projects....

    I checked the Fogbuster. Its 4.75mm diameter.
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    Re: Using a Socket I know what your saying, but...

    Re: Using a Socket I know what your saying, but I'm too paranoid that is will crush the tube and affect the fogbusters effectiveness....
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    Thanks Dave. You just made me look bad....lol

    Thanks Dave.
    You just made me look bad....lol
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    Small Tube Benders

    I need to bend some small diameter brass tube( ~4mm ....not confirmed yet ) ) so I am looking at what options I have.
    There doesn't seem to be many....
    I'm an ex Instrument fittter so they must be...
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    You got me....I had a brain f##t, of course its a...

    You got me....I had a brain f##t, of course its a NEMA 34. I have edited the original post.....

    I found one of the motor coil wires loose in the terminal block. Looks like it was never fitted...
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    It does. Looks like thats the one. Thanks Nev.

    It does. Looks like thats the one. Thanks Nev.
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    Thanks Nev. I'll check tomorrow. I never even...

    Thanks Nev.

    I'll check tomorrow. I never even thought of searching for '450A'....lol....doh
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    ID'ing Stepper Motor

    Can anyone shed any light on the model of this Stepper Motor?
    I've googled, the lower number( and parts of ), 'Tianya' and even tried searching for the logo....all failed.
    Its a larger stepper,...
  47. Thread: Linear Rails

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    Ive seen a U Tube video of a guy replacing the...

    Ive seen a U Tube video of a guy replacing the bearings in in a block.
    It was very tedious and slow.
    It can be done, its just how patient and careful you are.
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    Yes, I agree...I think a MPG is what you need. ...

    Yes, I agree...I think a MPG is what you need.

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  49. Thanks all for your replies. I think I'll MIG...

    Thanks all for your replies.
    I think I'll MIG weld the plugs in as soldering would require a trip across town to buy soldering supplies.
    I have chamfered the pipe on both ends and chamfered both...
  50. Best way to secure a end cap to a section of Galvanised Water Pipe

    I am making a new mount for my Digital Microscope and need to use a section of 22mm round bar for the 'mount'.
    I have been looking for some ALi or Brass solid Round bar to use, so I can internally...
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