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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    Could you test the servo in another position? Just to weed out any other issues. When I built mine, I had a X axis issue. Mach 3 could see the command being sent. The LED on the break out board was lighting up. So I thought it was the stepper for sure. It ended up being one trace on the...
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    Tips/Techniques Rust removal on the cheap, but better than evaporust

    I took the time to try this out. The citric acid was purchased from the Bulk Barn here in Calgary for ~$25.00 for 1 pound (454grams). I used Arm and Hammer baking soda for my mix. (I actually used "used baking soda" that was in my fridge. Swapped it out for the new box.) Made a small...
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    Something I would never do in my shop.

    I don't know if I could let myself trust you gents with my 3D printer. lol What if one of you printed a rainbow dragon on it?
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    Something I would never do in my shop.

    I'm wondering what would happen if someone was to get hurt using his machines? Definitely need a lawyer to draw something up. Have the user sign it. (also covering damage to your shop/machines) Edit: Skippy beat me to it.
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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    I like the idea of the shelf, but I think using plate to implement it might not be the best answer. If you plan on sticking with the plate it would be wise to add a front and back side plate to it. You will see some flex the way it is set up now and that might load up your ballscrew nut as the...
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    How to hold this part...

    My amateur thoughts. The total length of each collect will be 50mm. The stub that will be holding the collet you are working on will be 10mm? This stub will be held in a 5C collet? You might have too much overhang on your work piece Maybe leave a sacrifical stub on the collet until you...
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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    I was just back at some of the older posts of your kit. I didn't see it in any of the photos, but maybe there is a tube in the kit already for this purpose? On another note....what is this item?
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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    I would think so.....let me go measure mine. Be back in a second. My ballscrews are 5/8". The diameter of the tube I used was 1/2". I do remember it was a fairly loose fit.
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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    Take a look at post 27 above. The center picture. Find a piece of tubing the same diameter as the ballscrew. Over a nice big drop cloth, thread the ballscrew out carefully and insert the tubing to hold the balls in place. Make sure to insert the tube as you unscrew the ball screw. Do your...
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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    Ok, that makes more sense. It looks good to me, but I would wait for a few thumbs up from some real machinists. Too expensive to mess up. Sleep on it. For what it is worth, back in the day I used a mini lathe on my ball screws with no problems. I used super thick heat shrink on them...
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