Recent content by Engmaxx

Yes, you can certainly do the A1 with the larger build plate/volume. I don't believe there is any measurable quality difference between the two. It is roughly $200 more but if you need the volume, that is a no brainer. Because I wanted to dabble with a 3D printer, never having one or a real...

I agree with David but if you are good with 180 mm cubed build volume, you will love the A1 mini. Don't even think about it. I never had a 3D printer until I bought mine. I can't live without it now. Those little things that you wish you could simply make are now that easy to do so. Right...

Damn it...learned something, bought something.

I too finally got into it in September with the A1 mini. Honestly it is the most fun I have had in a long time! I have put in close to 400 hours printing all kinds of fidget stuff (I didn't realize I liked fidget toys so much!), Halloween and Christmas trinkets and decorations. Then I started...

You could mill that end off down to the last crack and start a new roll pin hole 90 degrees to the first. That way there is no further chance of crack propagation.

Time to install this if you don't already have it: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086QMNXFQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Don't opt for the cheaper ones if you want excellent night vision, clarity, solid wi-fi connection, etc. You can add more ring cameras around the house. At least...

Welcome from Newmarket Ontario

If you can run it before buying it, that will help the decision. Look at the ways for flaking wear. See what might be broken. It is easy to get parts from H&W. They are easy to work on.

Having never owned a mill or used one, I jumped at the chance to buy an old Bridgeport. I made the space for it. Damn the budget because when that good deal comes, you take it and you only cry once. I refurbished it completely minus spindle bearings that are in good shape. Runs like a top...

Welcome from Newmarket

Yellow (20 V newer offerings) in garage shop, blue (18 V) inside shop. I like both the same.

No issues removing and reinstalling my headstock. Complete disassembly when I got mine.

Capsela!! I loved that toy when I was a kid and completely forgot about it. Right, all the couplings had cracked so nothing held together well. And aren't they water sealed as well?...again cracked couplings made that a problem.

I did attend. Bought a large drill bit, a long drill bit, a large used brass punch and a few HSS used end mills. Including admission: $50 spent.

I can't speak for Alberta. For Ontario, I am stunned unless there is something I'm missing...