CarveSpot - Other CNC Machines Discussions about CNC equipment other than the CarveWright / CompuCarve http://www.carvespot.com/forum/list.php?6 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:21:40 -0400 Phorum 5.2.10 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1645,1645#msg-1645 CNC woodwork router thread at CNCzone.com (no replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1645,1645#msg-1645 [www.cnczone.com]

There are only 12 messages in the thread and are not very informative on the whole. I will put up some notes tomorrow or the the day after with an edit.]]> Anonymous User Other CNC Machines Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:12:12 -0500 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1617,1617#msg-1617 Legacy 900 Video's (2 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1617,1617#msg-1617
Ideas?

Thanks,

Steve]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:42:02 -0500 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1602,1602#msg-1602 Hey Steve (1 reply) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1602,1602#msg-1602
No fun around here anymore]]> Hess Other CNC Machines Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:37:52 -0500 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1567,1567#msg-1567 check this one out... (no replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1567,1567#msg-1567 http://www.rogersmachine.net/main.html]]> Pratyeka Other CNC Machines Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:58:55 -0500 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1468,1468#msg-1468 It Lives!!! (5 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1468,1468#msg-1468
Steve]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:58:50 -0500 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1415,1415#msg-1415 It's Back! (no replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1415,1415#msg-1415
I installed 4 fuses between the power supply source and VCC+ on each controller. I used 3.5 Amp like you advised. All is working good now. Nice and neat and cleaned up.

Now to learn how to set soft limits and home position in the software. Lots to learn but out of town again Sunday. Will be back Wednesday for a while. Maybe I can get some stuff done then.

One really cool thing I saw was a Picture converted to GCode for a Litho then wrapped with CNCWrapper and cut into a cylinder of Litho material. It was then placed over a candle. It looked quite cool! Just like a flat litho on a CW but wrapped.. Maybe sometime in the distant future!

I have to glue up some stock tomorrow so I can start carving again!

Let's hear your progress!

Steve]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:56:22 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1392,1392#msg-1392 Wow ! you guys are making progress.... (no replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1392,1392#msg-1392
to: Pratyeka, Your cnc is just awsome!!! all aluminum construction, nice !!, should cut well, and zippy, too bad to hear about the 2 smoked Probotix drives, ( don't say I did'nt warn you about using those drivers ! )

to: Donnie Your machine is really taking shape, I am partial to the Rockcliff design as I built and use the exact same one, still going strong, I really like your paint job, I have to paint/seal mine one of these days soon, I do not have dust collection, and usually wheel it outside to cut, it almost got totalled last week when it started to rain, oops.

Anyway, good luck with your homebuilt's happy building and cutting , here's a photo of my rockcliff D model, mostly used as a cnc, but sometimes a workbench too.

specs:
36x24 rockcliff D (a few mods) made from 3/4 mdf
3/8-10 acme
dumpster nuts and couplings
rockcliff 4 axis driver / ps ( still just slaped on to a pc of wood, with no fan, no box, a disaster just waiting to happen)
4 rockcliff 270 motors with the y axis slaved to a axis
mach3
bosch colt 1HP router,]]> Anonymous User Other CNC Machines Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:38 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1364,1364#msg-1364 Here's something to think about! (2 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1364,1364#msg-1364
And.. Think Scanning with a Probe..

Is there software available that will bet me scan a part that is mounted on the 4th axis. in order to reproduce it?

This would be REALLY COOL!! And could be profitable as well!

Steve

Still waiting on Tower. They verified the Power Supply fried and ordered a replacement.]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:48:36 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1283,1283#msg-1283 Bummer! (45 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1283,1283#msg-1283 I received my CNC from Legacy. It had NOT been a good trip so far.

1 - The fuse holder in the Power Cabinet was broken and the nut on the back was cross threaded.

2 - The Router Mount was missing.

3 - A X-Axis mount (1 of 2) was missing. It is a square place with a 1/4-20 x 3/4 Head screw.

4 - Conversational CAM software not shipped.

I cannot get the steppers to move at all. All of the controllers have red lights and the parallel interface has power. I try to manually jog and no good.

I ran the Test Driver and it ran OK. Something is screwy though and the manual is of no good. It is a assembly manual not an operators manual.

I called Legacy and was asked to call back in 20 Minutes. I finally received a call after 1+ hours. The salesman says that he will have to take care of me on his own time and he to work on sales. I thought I was a sale?!? A technician is supposed to call me at 4 Pm my time. It seems they have a Video to edit.

What ya think? Should I be nervous?

Steve]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:56:24 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1214,1214#msg-1214 Here is my progress on my CNC build... (4 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1214,1214#msg-1214 Donnie Other CNC Machines Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:07:39 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1188,1188#msg-1188 Art-Router (no replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1188,1188#msg-1188
www.art-router.com

Dan, it's located up in your area.. 4th axis and decent price.

Steve]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:46:58 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1154,1154#msg-1154 What I am getting (28 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1154,1154#msg-1154
[legacywoodworking.com]

Let me know what you think..

Steve]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:03:51 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1138,1138#msg-1138 3D Relief (12 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1138,1138#msg-1138
Thanks,

Steve]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:42:42 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1115,1115#msg-1115 My Rockcliff CNC build... (1 reply) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1115,1115#msg-1115
I need some advice...

If you have seen the plans, they give you 3 different choices for the nuts on the runner blocks. How much difference will I see if I use the nylon nuts instead of the antibacklash nuts?

Should I go with the threaded lead screws I can get at Home Depot or pop for the more expensive Acme screws?]]> Donnie Other CNC Machines Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:01:03 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1089,1089#msg-1089 Making an offer (7 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1089,1089#msg-1089 I am going to make Legacy an offer on a Standard CNC mill today. That will give me a start. The 24 X 36 home brew will have to come later.

Keep your fingers crossed!

Steve]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:00:03 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1054,1054#msg-1054 industrial quality CNC router/laser parts and kits (no replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,1054,1054#msg-1054 http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/MOTIONTEK-CANADA]]> Pratyeka Other CNC Machines Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:43:33 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,967,967#msg-967 Lats talk Software! (8 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,967,967#msg-967
Software:

Mach3 is the choice I presume? Tell us some of the gory details..

GCode.. Is there a GCode Generator?
Is Mach3 the control software for the machine?
How difficult is GCode to program?
Can GCode do carvings like the CW?
If a 4th axis is built and installed can the software handle it without upgrading?
What are the approximate costs of the software?

Lets get educated here guys! :-)

Steve]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:55:57 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,957,957#msg-957 Can't decide which plans to use... (2 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,957,957#msg-957
I am also looking hard at the Solsylva plans for their 24" x 48" machine. This build seems to concentrate on using commonly available dimensioned wood and off the shelf parts.

Other than the size differences, I'm at a loss which way to go. Any suggestions?]]> Donnie Other CNC Machines Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:25:12 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,944,944#msg-944 What about this one? (1 reply) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,944,944#msg-944
JoesCNC Link

The thing that I do not like is you have to buy the plans for $100.00 to get acess to the forums. Otherwise the feedback on it is very good. There are modifications for a 4th axis as well!

I was so into the CW forums here I just found out about these discussions! I have been looking to do exactly what you guys are talking about and I didn't even know it!

I'll start looking up the machines you are talking about.

BTW: The kit for the Joes is listed on the site as well.

Steve]]> SteveEJ Other CNC Machines Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:14:46 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,913,913#msg-913 This is it: buildyourcnc.com (no replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,913,913#msg-913 buildyourcnc.com]

I will edit this to add. This really is an amazing website as it has video on building a CNC router from beginning to end and there is a kit.]]> Anonymous User Other CNC Machines Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:53:12 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,886,886#msg-886 2 desktop sized CNC routers from IMService (no replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,886,886#msg-886
This is 12 inches by 12 inches for $1995. Link = [www.cadcamcadcam.com]


12 x 12 Desktop CNC Router w/ Servo control system



The larger machine routes a 12 inch by 24 inch area and is @2595. Link = [www.cadcamcadcam.com]


12 x 24 Desktop CNC Router w/ Servo control system
]]> Anonymous User Other CNC Machines Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:18:02 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,875,875#msg-875 I've had my eye on this CNC... (10 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,875,875#msg-875
Tell me what you think...

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MAXNC homepage= [www.maxnc.com]


]]> Anonymous User Other CNC Machines Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:04:13 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,844,844#msg-844 CNC Plans (3 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,844,844#msg-844
http://rapidshare.com/files/260747668/CNC_Plan.pdf.html]]> PCW Other CNC Machines Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:26:34 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,824,824#msg-824 CNC Shark: One step above CarveWright at Amazon (no replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,824,824#msg-824 www.amazon.com]

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware sells the CNC Shark. This is their seller page= [www.amazon.com] This is their website= [www.rockler.com] Here is their webpage for "Dust Collection Done Right" = [www.rockler.com]

The CNC Shark is $2600 at Amazon = [www.amazon.com]



The CNC Shark Pro is $3400 at Amazon= [www.amazon.com]



The next lowest price I see is above $7000 and hardly worth linking= [www.amazon.com]
]]> Anonymous User Other CNC Machines Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:23:27 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,811,811#msg-811 Vortech Routers (no replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,811,811#msg-811 www.vortechrouters.com] It list a Yahoo group as their forum. The software on this site will probably not let that link to the Yahoo group go unalterted, but here is a try at it- [finance.groups.yahoo.com]]]> Anonymous User Other CNC Machines Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:45:25 -0400 http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,806,806#msg-806 DIY CNC router (94 replies) http://www.carvespot.com/forum/read.php?6,806,806#msg-806 Bought a drawing package for $20 at www.rockcliffmachine.com. and planning to build a 24" X 48" moving gantry 4 axis machine. Total cost should come around $600 - $800, depending on leadscrew quality.
Since I have been fixing and programming CNC machine for the electronic assembly industry, I realize now I should have gone this way first before dumping $3000 into the CW, for that much money I could have made 3 real CNC routers, not just a hobby machine.

I like the CW for what it does, but I realise now that it wont last, too many plastic parts, stepper motors too small, less than desirable precision.. It still can make nice stuff, but for reliability and precision it just won't cut it. So when I get my first DIY CNC router up and going, I might just sell my CW. I don't have enough room in my garage for 2 CNC and all the wood machines and saws I have....

Keep checking my blog, I will document this adventure. I have started ordering parts, the bearings for the slides. This weekend I will start cutting some of the parts for the gantry and the slides. The frame is made with 3/4" MDF. The stuff I make and sell with the CW should help paying for the new toy.]]> Pratyeka Other CNC Machines Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:41:20 -0500