Recent content by mcconecue

Yeah I don't change the gears. It was just the mad workings of the guy who built it for me ,as an option.

My CNC's 4th axis is a custom built 5C collet indexer setup , special built cog pulleys and belt and i can run a 2 to 1 or a 3 to 1 drive ratio just by changing pulley, powered by a Nema 34. So power should not be a problem. I haven't tried it yet, But I believe with custom collets I should...

Yes your right. I'll repost there. Thanks

I am still trying to learn some things on my Cnc. Still a newb with CNC. I'm using Mach3. I'm looking for any info on moving to threading on my diy CNC machine. It is a 4 axis machine. I can remove inlay spindle and use my pc router for threading. Are there some sources for learning or can...

I am still trying to learn some things on my Cnc. Still a newb with CNC. I'm using Mach3. I'm looking for any info on moving to threading on my diy CNC machine. It is a 4 axis machine. I can remove inlay spindle and use my pc router for threading. Are there some sources for learning or...

Dan Do a search on Ebay for "way covers" or "mill way covers" and you can find several that may work for you. They come and go so just keep watching and you will find the right deal on the cheap. Dan

Great taper setup Gary. Great idea. I still have some 4ft rails and a 4ft bed to put to use some how. This looks interesting. Thanks for your photos. Dan

Here is a link to the pdf for these switches. www.terraelectronica.ru/pdf/HONEY/HOA6993-T51.pdf Thanks for looking at this ,Gary. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Dan

I know I need some current limiting resistors in series with the photodiode to make sure there is enough resistance on the load (output side) to keep below the maximum collector current of the sensor. I've read a few posts on the CNC Zone, but I am a bigger dope on electronics than on anything...

My ugly little cnc home built from pieces and parts. sorry for poor photos.

Hello Jim Very nice machine. I'm going to get my canon out later today and try to shoot a few pics. Have you worked much with optical home switches? I picked a few up but now need to figure out a circuit or board to tie them into main board. Dan

cnc And Oh My I cant forget to thank many of you here on Az for your help and Ideas. Royce has done so much to help me with design ideas and cnc knowledge in general. Along with Bob Dzuricky, Mc2, Williecue, Rob @BPQ , Lee at brianna and Mark Smith. Thanks to all of these great people my...

Very nice. Guess I will go shoot some pics of mine. Anyone else with home built machines? lets see 'em. Dan

Shots, Moves and Strategies I do have a copy of SMS. It is not in new or perfect shape but very very good. It has been handed around by a few local players . It has a small 1/4 inch cut on back bottom edge of binding from someone dropping it, But is in no means badly damaged. The rest of the...

your help appreciated Thank you Willee. Your procedure worked great. With all the help here and in Pm's and a great processor sent by Lee, the pockets and parts are right were they need to be. Again thanks to AZB forums and the great people and the knowledge they share here, my struggle of...