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  1. djberta

    Tips/Techniques 3DP Post Processing

    Very cool. Living the dream there John. That is basically my end goal for a pile of my coming projects. Making 3d print for proof of concept, prototype, then make the 3d printed pattern, finish the pattern, cast in aluminum, then machine and finish the final product.
  2. djberta

    Derbyshire 10mm Instrument makers lathe. Well equipped. - $3000

    Ian sad to see you parting with your lathe on the one hand. Happy on the other to see you passing it on to someone who might enjoy it. Ian showed me this lathe when I got the chance to visit him before Christmas. Its an unreal lathe to see in person. The level of precision of the lathe...
  3. djberta

    Kepro 12" Bench shear

    Very cool for 40 bucks.
  4. djberta

    DRO install on my RF30

    The drive is this one. https://m.vevor.ca/power-feed-c_10126/al-310s-x-axis-power-feed-milling-machine-110v-5-8-shaft-variable-speeds-p_010206704752 The dro kit is this one...
  5. djberta

    DRO install on my RF30

    Originally I built a drive out of a wiper motor and a socket hex nut kind of setup. It didnt work well so I looked for an actual drive. I would have liked to find a horizontal drive for the x axis, but could only find the vertical ones, I think it’s for a knee mill. It was the cheapest I could...
  6. djberta

    DRO install on my RF30

    No interference, full motion on all axis. Might be the picture angles I can take some more pics if you wanna see. I looked at the install from the minimalist don’t over think it angle. Not much fabbing, the most work was the z axis mount and me deciding how I was gonna do it.
  7. djberta

    Tips/Techniques 3DP Post Processing

    For my cosplay armor I use uv cure resin. The stuff for resin printers. Mix it with different powders to get different thickness. Using non scented baby powder currently. Brush on let it smooth out. Freeze it with the uv light and then in to my little uv tub to fully cure. I have used body putty...
  8. djberta

    DRO install on my RF30

    I will for sure give an update after a couple months. I will need to learn how to use the dro to really use it.
  9. djberta

    Anyone going to the Calgary Motorcycle show?

    We are going to try again today. Yesterday was a complete nightmare on highway 2 at Airdrie. the cars in the ditch and smashed up.
  10. djberta

    Visuino

    I’ve used ChatGPT to write complicated code. My last one I’m working on is using a stepper motor rotary table with an encoder for the position, a small i2c screen and encoder dial for menu control. It’s for making gears on my shaper. It’s something I work on once and awhile. I have had success...
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