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  1. 1018Machine

    Tool Eastwood powder coating gun.

    I don't have that brand but one similar from Caswell! All the points made by skippyelwell are good. I can't stress enough how important a good ground is. I pounded a 1/2" dia copper rod into the ground for the best possible option. An encloser of some sort is best, they say not and mention just...
  2. 1018Machine

    Tips/Techniques Printed worm drive rotary table

    Cool stuff, you mention using Vaseline as a lubricant but being a petroleum product would it not start to deteriorate the plastic too? Would silicone grease be better?
  3. 1018Machine

    Power Z & X

    When I click on your "Power Z" it shows an X power model! I have an X power and wouldn't be without it. Technically I should buy a Z power as I tend to raise and lower the knee often. Here's a "Z" on Amazon...
  4. 1018Machine

    Welcome to Westwood Metalworks, What is he building in there?

    I agree about picking your battles and just buying those wheels for your grinder, hell the material alone would be that much. Looking forward to seeing it completed Dan!
  5. 1018Machine

    Laser Cutter/Engraver

    I must have missed this question, sorry! For deep engraving (with accurately cut side returns) and (based on my 30 Watt fiber laser) it's wise to lower the galvo head every 2mm otherwise the sides start to taper due to the lens going out of focus.
  6. 1018Machine

    Laser Cutter/Engraver

    Xtool, Gweike.... all those are sub par both in quality of components and especially custom support. If you want to deal with a mainstream vendor then buy from someone like CloudRay, at the very least as they have been established long enough to be there if you have a problem. My next laser will...
  7. 1018Machine

    Laser Cutter/Engraver

    This is the best I can do without pulling out all my camera gear! I taped a loupe to my iphone :D
  8. 1018Machine

    Laser Cutter/Engraver

    The horse is brass but only because it gives the best results for 2.5D engraving. As for spot size it's reliant on the lens size. Obviously the larger the lens the larger the spot size. Detailed work is best one using a 70mm lens because the spot is very concentrated. You trade off work area...
  9. 1018Machine

    Laser Cutter/Engraver

    At 30 watts it cuts surprisingly faster than you'd think. Obviously higher wattage machines can cut faster but when it comes to 2.5D engraving even the larger machines need to run at lower power or it just ends up burning everything. I've never tested how deep I can engrave but I have gone as...
  10. 1018Machine

    Laser Cutter/Engraver

    My laser came from Cloudray and I'd say they make a decent product but fail in the aftermarket support area (as most of them do). The switch on my power source failed and it was like pulling teeth to get help from them (and they are fairly big in this industry) but when they finally did they...
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