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  1. Jimbojones

    R8 tool storage

    I like these guys too; willing to sell partial piece for a project (as long as they have it in stock). I get my UHMW and Delrin from them. They have PVC foam board but only in thin sheets (1/8) and I don't think its quite the same product...need to see a bigger chunk so they are going to talk...
  2. Jimbojones

    R8 tool storage

    re: IP & P: Thanks for lead; they don't have anything readily in hand but are at least looking for me
  3. Jimbojones

    R8 tool storage

    Bought one of these a while back: https://www.colletizer.com/store/p33/R8_Collet_Rack_-_Bench%2FDrawer_-_Blank.html Works well but I'd rather find the raw material the top is made from and make my own layout; I think that material is cellular PVC and there is a similar product @ building...
  4. Jimbojones

    Easy spring test

    anyone got a force gauge? - compression spring: center rod and hook/ pulling against block of wood/metal w/hole in center - extension spring: anchor one end and pull w/gauge on the other Sans gauge, I've simply resorted to physical size , visual inspection e.g. coil density and thickness and...
  5. Jimbojones

    Brand New END MILLS for sale.

    No list...no photos...no prices...located in Ontario
  6. Jimbojones

    Rotary table indexer

    Had an order that came USPS/Canada Post took 5 days to get from ON to here after it left Customs....yet one of my suppliers shipped goods from India in 3 days via DHL and didnt even pay express service. Hey John: any idea what capacity the stepper you're using in conjunction with the size of...
  7. Jimbojones

    Rotary table indexer

    hmm...my stuff from china has been taking 4-6 weeks for "bigger" things and sub$10 parts taking up to 3 months...you may have some more waiting to do. Still am eager to see how it turns out.
  8. Jimbojones

    Most Popular Low HP VFD?

    Hi Peter The braking resistor we're talking about is purely for spinning down the motor faster than inertia allows; could be used in conjunction with a proximity set-up but initially you need to get the machine in a controlled spin-down situation otherwise motor braking is relatively...
  9. Jimbojones

    Most Popular Low HP VFD?

    hmmmm, that gave me an idea....1500w hot water heater element could be small enough (under 8in long) and enough wattage...but I have no idea what kind of resistance are across these. Engine block heater may be even better....anyone got an old/functional one kicking around?
  10. Jimbojones

    Most Popular Low HP VFD?

    Where is a good (cheap) place to by the braking resistor from? So far I've just used the VFD internals for braking but would assume on heavy usage/quick stops that I'd be shortening the lifespan of the VFD. John: on my mill/VFD combo, you can program a multiplier within the VFD to...
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