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    Why???? (added to get 10 characters)

    Why???? (added to get 10 characters)
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    I havent seen a CAD/CAM program that uses...

    I havent seen a CAD/CAM program that uses fractions. Fractions are for tape rules (i.e., manual) decimal inches or millimeters are the 2 units available on CNC machines. Those hashmarks on the CAD...
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    (insert chuckle here) We should surely all...

    (insert chuckle here) We should surely all realize that the wisdom behind "Buying your second machine first" was learned in hindsight. Many of the ones that I have heard say it the most have owned...
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    I can go either way 20amp or 30 amp......This is...

    I can go either way 20amp or 30 amp......This is not very likely

    I have a lot more work to getting the spindle plate and its 17lbs my router is 8lbs..... Make sure you add or increase the size...
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    Some random thoughts on this: #1... if you dont...

    Some random thoughts on this:
    #1... if you dont have 380VAC power, walk away, unless the motor is dual voltage
    7.5kw (10.2hp) What kind of machine and cutting process requires this much horsepower?...
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    AVID's linear rails on the gantry axis vs...

    AVID's linear rails on the gantry axis vs Shopbots gravity based v-roller system should far outweigh any perceived advantage stiffer looking legs might give you.
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    That VFD looks like a Sunfar clone (Symphonix,...

    That VFD looks like a Sunfar clone (Symphonix, Philcam, among others). If the VFD says ~230VAC then thats what it is. Don't be upset because some unknowing person tossed in the wrong cable. It...
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    Can't comment on a bit being tapered, but have...

    Can't comment on a bit being tapered, but have never seen one that is, that was not designed to be. That said, the reason the taper exists when using a (same direction) skim cut is that the higher...
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    John.... When I feel that excessive chipload may...

    John....
    When I feel that excessive chipload may be the cause of an issue I always recommend to cut feedrate in half, check results and then increase feeds to the max you can and still get tolerable...
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    Here comes the unpopular opinion: If some...

    Here comes the unpopular opinion:
    If some sort of deflection is occurring, it is most likely the machine, not the bit. For the most part, carbide bits don't deflect with excessive lateral force,...
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    John... When in doubt, look up your material on...

    John...
    When in doubt, look up your material on the Onsrud catalog or website. They will always have the right tool for the job. That said, there often is a less expensive bit or brand that will do...
  12. A couple recommendations: Ditch the bucket for a...

    A couple recommendations:
    Ditch the bucket for a closed system. There are hundreds of PC cooling options and many of them pretty cheap, albeit not quite as cheap as a bucket.

    Use distilled water...
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    Why not? Same R & P as a router table and less...

    Why not? Same R & P as a router table and less loads
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    Rub a block of grocery store paraffin on the rack...

    Rub a block of grocery store paraffin on the rack and let the spur gear work it in and around.
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    Your questions: 1) neither option would have a...

    Your questions:
    1) neither option would have a perceivable difference to a new user doing woodworking type projects.
    2) ballscrews whip when driven too fast. The cheaper the screw, the lower the...
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    Joe... There are very few, if any cases where...

    Joe...
    There are very few, if any cases where you could cut 2" thickness in 1 pass. I was referring to your not needed a powerful motor comment. My response was for both motion motors and cutting...
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    That is a totally incorrect assumption. Based on...

    That is a totally incorrect assumption. Based on what I have observed over the last decade and a half your needs are exponentially higher than most casual CNC users and 2 -3 times most commercial...
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    Dovetails are both a fun and frustrating project....

    Dovetails are both a fun and frustrating project. Here's a link to some I did back in 2008 that is all hand coded with variables using the SB3 control. Depth and width of the pins and tails could...
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    Truth is that there are numerous orientations of...

    Truth is that there are numerous orientations of CNC gantry machines. The XY reference (datum or zero) corner can be in any of the 4 corners depending on what the machine's intended use is. This...
  20. Left hand brad point bits (with 10mm D shafts)...

    Left hand brad point bits (with 10mm D shafts) are used in bulti bit boring machines as they are connected by gears and every other one turns the opposite direction.
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    Guys... FYI.. I have owned/sold dozens of...

    Guys...
    FYI.. I have owned/sold dozens of Chinese spindles from .8kw (1hp) to 3.7kw (5hp). I have been very fortunate, or lets say for the most part my customers have been, in that there has only...
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    Brady has been one of my long-time mentors. A...

    Brady has been one of my long-time mentors. A mentorship that morphed into a great friendship. We have collaborated on projects and swapped services for a decade and a half. I have referred him to...
  23. Roger... Ask your lathe guy what CAD/CAM program...

    Roger...
    Ask your lathe guy what CAD/CAM program they use. They may be able to point you in the direction of a CAD guy that can draw up your parts.
  24. None of the Vectric products are compatible for...

    None of the Vectric products are compatible for use with a CNC lathe
  25. Like you I do better with a 2d dwg than a 3d...

    Like you I do better with a 2d dwg than a 3d model, but the world is changing. For the long term I would look at SolidWorks or an Autodesk product, maybe inventor. In the short term, you might want...
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