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    Novakon NM-200 upgrade from mach3

    No tool changer unfortunately.
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    Novakon NM-200 upgrade from mach3

    Thanks so much for the link to the tutorial! I've seen so many threads and most of them end up with some problem or another. Is the 1100-3 the closest to the Novakon nm-200 Series 1 with steppers. Thanks!
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    Novakon NM-200 upgrade from mach3

    No problems buying the stick from Studica for me either. Now with a pair of 7i92T's time to get at transitioning my mill and a Emco 5 CNC from Mach...any tips?
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    Tips/Techniques 3DP Post Processing

    Graphite so it pulls nice from the sand(petrobond) for casting. Eliminates having to shellac or clear coat. Especially good if it’s just a trial casting.
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    Tips/Techniques 3DP Post Processing

    I use Dynapatch Pro (Home Depot) as a filler on PLA. Stock quite well. Sand and Graphite after. Not the strongest durability wise but it doesn’t stink, is quick and works fine for sand casting. Will definitely try the UV resin, but I’m sure I need some better ventilation for that… Polysmooth...
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    Cast Bronze Plaques

    If you do up the plaques in MDF, a foundry will be more likely to price it out for you per pound.
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    Cast Bronze Plaques

    When I went to SSC they told me their MST part only does art, or one off type work…you must have a special connection… Great place, I get my bronze from them.
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    Hello and welding question

    I started with a mig welder, mostly for some stairs and factory-style windows I was doing for a project. I was told TIG was just too slow or difficult. I hate grinding, even more so with a carbide burr to get a nice architectural finish. 6 years or so I got an Everlast 250ex and have barely...
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    Novakon NM-200 upgrade from mach3

    Thanks! I'll go that route. Can get most Tormach stuff from Studica (Mississauga).
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    Novakon NM-200 upgrade from mach3

    From what I’ve read in the threads, it looks like Pathpilot is the route for me, providing it won’t be too difficult to set up with my mill.
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