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  1. Alexander

    Spiral staircase

    Angle roller bender, it would need to be pretty big.
  2. Alexander

    Fusion 360 requirements.

    My only recommendation is don't buy the cheapest computer that will run fusion-360. Auto desk is growing fusion-360 monthly with updates. If you want to save money definitely consider a desktop.
  3. Alexander

    Sourcing Local Endmills (calgary)

    DGI Supply, source Atlantic, Tomas Skinner
  4. Alexander

    Garage sale

    Good idea I'll discuss this with the other administrators.
  5. Alexander

    Question About Thread Milling

    I do allot of threadmilling. I would like to add it takes more rigidity to use a multi point thread mill than a single point. Tom is right a multi point is faster and makes a fully formed thread but, Tom has a very rigid machine.
  6. Alexander

    Copying attachment for a metal lathe

    I have used one. It is an ancient piece of equipment from a long gone Era. Would still be fun for a hobbiest who likes to experiment. Sait had one which they threw out in 2015.
  7. Alexander

    What to do with surface roughness tester

    I would suggest selling it. I use one at work to check that customer parts conform to the drawing. It wouldn't be necessary for a hobby machinist.
  8. Alexander

    Hello everyone, central Alberta

    Hey welcome! If you find a lathe that looks good share some pictures, these guys have allot of knowledge about what you are looking for.
  9. Alexander

    Makerbot repair

    I think the machine probably crashed into a blob that fell from the extruder. I will try again with a lower temperature this weekend. I am starting to get somewhere with this printer. Part of the learning was figuring out that the filament and nozzles defaulted to a different size than what I...
  10. Alexander

    Makerbot repair

    I attempted to print this large RC car rim. The printer seems to have missed some steps or the belt on the x axis may have slipped. I have never actually seen this particular print failure before. I am going to try lowering the temperature a bit to prevent the stringing and I guess ill try...
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