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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    You can see on mine there is a thread on the ball screw for the non-driven side. The driven side is a plain shaft that attaches to a coupler. On mine it would have been easier to attack it from the left side.
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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    Dave, it looks good to me. Just to confirm, your stepper (servo) is on the left side of the table? The right side is just the support for the non driven side of the ball screw? How do they secure the ballscrew on the right side?
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    For Sale/Trade - Dormer E511 M8 x 1.25 spiral point titanium nitride coated taps

    Maybe we can set up a group purchase for the Calgary area. Saves you having to individually ship and saves us on shipping. This would have to be a cash deal. I can e-transfer the funds for the group if we get enough interest and it works for you. I'd be in for 5. Anyone else in...
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    Link Belts - Type A or Type Z

    Link belt showed up yesterday. It measures 3/8" wide. I ordered the Type Z from Amazon.ca. Approx. $40 for 5 feet. It seems to sit a little higher out of the pulley compared to the original rubber belt. There is enough clearance around the guard on this machine so I do not think...
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    fixing the digital caliper battery drain

    If you turn off your caliper and when you turn it back on it remembers the last position, it is not off. Just the display is off and the processor is still running. If it starts at zero when you turn it back on, the unit is actually off and the batteries will probably last longer...
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    Prusa core one

    It looks like you could place it on its edge and print it. Are these for storing QCTP fittings? Are the holes important? If they are, they may not print well(perfect) in this orientation. Option if the holes are important. Split it down the middle length wise. Print each half on edge.
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    Prusa core one

    Pretty narrow section where the break is. Broke right on the layer seam. Turn it 90 degrees and print it on the edge. Or try using a raft and print it on a 45 degree angle. I find the PLA stiff and brittle. These would easily break right where it tapers down. Again you see the layer...
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    Refurb my Atlas

    Strange. Still showing available to me. Maybe we are connecting to a different server? Mine has not been updated yet?
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    Electric heater question

    You could also supplement the larger heater that you have with a smaller 1500W Electric infrared heater. Keep the average temperature of the shop lower but spot heat the area you are working in with the infrared. Princess Auto has this on sale right now for $39.99
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    Refurb my Atlas

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