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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    Confusing probing routines are why I'm on my 3rd probe! Got to say the Path Pilot routines are not confusing (thankfully!) and hence the relative longevity of my current touch probe
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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    Do you have an electronic edge finder? I bought one from AliExpress for ~$75 CAD and its also been great, so easy to setup a part using the probing routines like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005338147288.html I'm assuming the Masso will have some built in probing Macros. This is...
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    de-magnetize digital calipers

    I just made one last night. I think I should cross post this on the thread "tools you waited to long to get". I spent a half hour demagnetizing things in my shop and can spend another half hour again, amazing how easy it is to make and use.
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    Weiss VM32 CNC Conversion

    Honestly the toolsetter is a game changer for using multiple tools on a single project. Set up all the tools and get them measured before running the program. Then, whether manual or automatic tool change, just being able to cycle into the next tool and have it already set to the correct height...
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    Starting a Chinese Die

    Not saying Whitworth thread (55° angle and root and crest form) are unusual. What I found unusual is the 22tpi. 20tpi is common UNC and BSW, 26tpi for BSF, 28tpi for UNF, and 32 and 40 tpi for ME (model Engineer), but 22tpi I had never come across.
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    Starting a Chinese Die

    I've had what you describe happen if the the stock is oversize for the die. In this case the 1/4"-22 may be "nominal" 1/4" but may actually be just a tiny bit smaller - like .240" or so. I was trigger by the 22tpi (very non-standard) so did a google search and found this if you haven't...
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    Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo

    I just got a shipping notification for my Kobra S1 combo coming out of Oakville via FedEx. Now I need to clean a space for it... Ordered Feb 17, was starting to get itchy wondering when it would ship as I was kinda hoping it it would be much earlier in the expected window of Feb15 to Mar25...
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    Machine B&S Challenger Surface Grinder - dust collector hookup

    Thanks for the kudos. I don't really know how effective the dust collection will be, but it has to be better than my shop vac hanging in the collector chute, turned on when I remember. The dust collector is not quiet, but it definitely seems to pull a good amount of air. Note that there are...
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    Machine B&S Challenger Surface Grinder - dust collector hookup

    With me and electricity sparks are always possible, but yes, she sparks and in the good way. Still need 1 cover plate, somehow went to the hardware store 2 times to buy stuff, some of which was in the electrical aisles and I still zoomed past cover plates. Its functional, but I'm disappointed...
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    Hello all!

    The wedge type are more repeatable in how they hold the toolholder. With the wedge the forces are pushing against the 2 dovetails and through the dovetail angle, cause the holder to both be positively located against the stationary dovetail, and pulled in against the face of the tool post...
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