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I picked up some boxes squirrel cage fans (big ones) at an auction. I plan to adapt those, but need to find source for 12-18 inch piping. Round concrete piling forms. should be able to get from local box store's. I should have checked the date on the post before replying since I'm sure you...

Have you thought about concrete forms?

actually belt drive. 10mm wide GT2 belting with 12 tooth pinion's. I've been watching "Making Stuff"'s video's on youtube and this is what he used. Rack and pinion is a possibility if the belt drive doesn't work.. I have a 7i92H board from Mesa. Nice board, you do have to pay attention to the...

with a smoothstepper I'm limited to Mach. I have both Mach3 and 4 licenses including the industrial license. In order to use linux, I'd have to replace the smoothstepper with either a parallel port or possibly a Mesa board. I've got one in my mill configuration and they are nice boards (running...

I'm about to embark on a new CNC project.. I have my electronics (ethernet smoothstepper, Gecko G540, CNC4PC breakout board for the smoothstepper and 270oz/in nema23 motors). Ordered some rails from China. These are heavy rail as I'm used to the mgn12 rails used in my 3d printers. Price was...

I'm about to embark on building a plasma table. I have a multi-process Everlast 256SI which has plasma capabilities. Hoping that it will get me started so I can eventually upgrade to a dedicated plasma cutter. so far, I have my electronics, motors and rails/blocks. Just need some 14guage 2"...

heated bed at 70 degrees for PLA, around 90 for ABS. your first layer is too far away from the bed from what I can see. need to lower the nozzle. Use glue stick for adhesion. unless your printing ABS then it's acetone/ABS mixture which is painted on the bed. Nozzle temp should be around 190-205...

Those are the same connectors as my water cooled torch.. they come in 8mm and 10mm sizes. My water cooler which is a modified cooler from a CO2 laser, uses 3/8 or 10mm hose. I was able to tighten down the hose enough on the 8mm fittings that it doesn't leak. I do however have 10mm connectors...

Seems to work well. Haven't had alot of time to try it out yet. Maybe this weekend.