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Using lite Belgian beer?!?!

I have access to my friend's mill, which is a Vectrax Bridgeport clone, with ground ballscrews and Centroid controls built in for full 3-axis machining. Only problem is, the controls are over 20 years old, so I have to use an old XP computer to transfer jobs to 5-1/4" floppy! It only cut...

Only thing about MX4660 is I've heard a couple issues early on about one axis going out on them. I believe they are DM542s but not sure if the unit is user-serviceable. I do have a 4HP Chinese spindle/VFD, as well as 49" OAL THK super-precision linear rail set, all NOS, if anyone's interested...

I was one of the fortunate ones. He does have a representative now that does US-side business, but haven't kept up. My particular machine is special, because of some non-stock items I had fitted: 4mm pitch C3 precision ground ballscrews, high-precision linear guides, and a 3HP 24krpm electric...

The CPU5A-3. The 4-axis is not much more. I got the USB version, because at the time the Ethernet connection was a kit; I bought a lot earlier, and now the Ethernet is soldered on-board. If you do get the 3-axis board it can be firmware upgraded to 4-axis in the future. You can also download...

I always wondered that too. I can see in an Estwing hammer, that's stacked leather.

Welcome... Bert's support is great, package arrived fast, and he updates the software regularly. I have some videos I'll link when I get home...

The same exact scenario is going on in bowling. The best bowler the past decade is Australian, and bowls 2-handed amazingly well. Even young kids today learn it, and a few pros converted. There's many Euro and Asia tournaments, and very few American players have the means to travel like that...

Heluva find.... Specs? Lots of AL extrusion machines out there... wondering what concern you have with them, considering your background...

Didn't know UCCNC had software... last I ever checked on them was their first product which was a USB to parallel dongle. I'm aware of CS Labs stuff, but overkill for this application.

UCCNC and CS Labs interface off Mach3/Mach4, you'll still need Mach with these controllers...

The best controller/software package I've used is EdingCNC. Bert Eding is the man, and I think his controller software has a more professional, industrial look (that's touch screen friendly), and his controller card is small, robust, and just works. I used a SmoothStepper before, and to this...

It's just a punk attitude. He doesn't care, and he won't do that. He profited off someone else's generosity. Karma can be a *****...

The most sensible thing you said; you should have paid it back. Really, do you think you will improve on what you had for $200? I'm guessing it will be pretty tough, and maybe not from another member here, unless they're a sucker. You don't have to pay everyone back; but you should be...

I learned a long time ago, if someone doesn't ask for help, don't give it! Saves you headache....

Even with perfectly quartered wood, because of the way some trees grow (in a slight spiral), the grain on the "flat" side will travel at a slight angle. This is not always detectable by eye, and the only way to ensure the grain is straight in that direction is to split the billet. This is not...

Sounds like a perfect format for cues...

According to their website, .0039" (10mm), 15mm ballscrews. Typically would be 5mm pitch. I don't think they're too small, since the stated max rapids are 200ipm, so the screw is only spinning at 1016rpm max. However, for smaller machines, acceleration is more important than top rapids speed.

Actually, that looks like a grain run-out issue to me...

Thought so, just pointing out brands that are out there. Baileigh also has routers now but not sure of their quality either. The Gryphon looks like aluminum rails/frame combination? Not good for long term shop use....