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  1. L

    Spindle bearing setup, CNC install

    I have two problems, the first is how to set up preload on a set of spindle bearings in my Ex-Cell-O 602. The bearings are 7010 and 7208 P7s which means that while they are precision bearings, they aren't a matched set. What I need, is information on how to set up the bearings on a bench, rather...
  2. SparWeb

    CNC Router alignment

    Still getting my CNC router dialed in. Thanks to many forum members, for your help so far. https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/motor-acceleration-between-master-slave.9626/#post-137423 With some free time over the holidays, I set about making sure it's well calibrated. Mostly it...
  3. SparWeb

    Motor Acceleration between Master & Slave

    Hello, I've been enjoying my CNC router table since getting it several months ago. The holidays have given me time to try some more ambitious projects, and get tighter tolerances on parts. I knew this is when limitations or problems would show up, but no disasters so far...
  4. Arbutus

    Troubleshooting help - CNC control signals?

    I have two MCUs, a Teensy 4.0 and a Teensy 4.1. Both run at the same 600MHz (!) speed. T4.0 generates a signal to control a stepper motor (Pulse+/Direction+). T4.1 receives that signal and synchronizes another stepper to pulse its motor once per N pulses received. Observing the output signal...
  5. SparWeb

    Anybody still using Mach3?

    I bought a CNC router! It's old! No it's not that bad, but it's a DIY project that the guy has picked at for almost 20 years. Still works, and tonight I have cut wood by jogging the cutter, just trying it out. Learning as I go. The CNC software is installed on a geriatric Windows XP computer...
  6. Nesh559

    Syil x3 cmc mill questions

    Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the syil x3 cnc mills? I have a line on one but I dont know that much about them. Are they any good? Also what do you think would be a fair price for one.
  7. Nesh559

    Syil x3

    Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the syil x3 cnc mills? I have a line on one but I dont know that much about them. Are they any good? Also what do you think would be a fair price for one.
  8. Alexander

    CNC 4th Axis

    I want to start a build thread for my stepper controlled rotary table. This will be a copy of the @Johnwa rotary indexer project. I have attached a photo so you can see what i am talking about. I could definitely use some pointers on the design.
  9. N

    Need Help!

    How The Heat Effect On The Machine Bed, Tool Holder Can Be Taken Care?
  10. N

    CNC Machine

    What should I look for in a CNC machine before buying?
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