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Which Grbl controller? If you ordered a 4 axis TB6600, you are not using a Grbl controller, you are using a controller which requires Mach3. It...
Thanks for your post. Nice little machine you've created there. And yes, all opensource ideas are welcome and gratefully accepted. Some members...
Have you considered a plate across the bottom side?
The problem as to whether something works or not is that there is often a very substantial gap between "should" and "will". While what you are...
Got a 220v clothes dryer outlet out there?
The beauty also lies within the ease of which objects are created. Even for utility pieces where appearance is not relevant, CNC offers the...
T-slot nuts are definitely out as there is way too much play in them. Wheels are probably workable but in the end, the amount of play you will...
The strength of your joints will be whatever the strength of your backer is. Butt joints have no inherent strength. And while you could join the...
Yes, minor sanding is required. Watch the first minute of the video. http://openbuilds.com/builds/c-beam-actuator-example-builds.1955/
Width + 19,7 which in your case would be 59,7 Ref:...
I don't expect you'll find anything out there as these are a bit of a specialty item that don't have many other uses than to fit V-slot or 80/20...
I set up a simple V-slot jig to trim ends with. Worked fairly well. [ATTACH] The plate you see at the far end was used to gang multiple similar...
JBWelding 1/4" square bar on the diagonal would probably be the cheapest. I can't say as anyone has tried it though. [ATTACH]
Like Joe said, nylon 1/4-20s. @ $8-$10 per hundred they are a small fraction of the price of any bit. Combine that with delrin or hardwood hold...
You will need to trim most V-slot to length. They typically run about 5mm long. As for tapping depending on the location you may be able to use...
I will second the Magnate bits. And I don't just limit their use to wood. I was using the 2704 to shave some aluminum blocks a few days ago and...
This has been discussed in several other threads throughout the forum (here for example) but basically you are viewing it from the wrong angle....
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Jason, it would be more helpful to give us an idea of what you are wanting to do with this. There are too many variables (load, speed, tightness,...
Does Mach3 work with the xPRO?