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10-19-2020, 8:38 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Using a window unit to cool shop? in WorkShops

I've got two Gree 3 ton heat/cool mini-spits installed into my 1000 sq. ft. machine shop, one at each end. I started out with a single 3 ton unit at...

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10-18-2020, 12:26 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Does particle board dull bandsaw blades? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Perhaps sand or dirt or? David

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10-17-2020, 8:55 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Cnc cam software fusion cnc in CNC Machines

The flip-side is that I am running older versions of MasterCAM, AutoCAD, and several others on Windows 2000/XP since these will not run on Windows 7...

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10-17-2020, 8:27 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Does particle board dull bandsaw blades? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My local Lowes here in Tucson has cut down MDF on their panel saw for me on numerous occasions. The main thing is that you don't want to breath the...

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10-17-2020, 8:19 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread How to print a picture on painted wood in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Maybe cnc router engraving or vinyl decal. David

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10-17-2020, 12:24 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Cnc cam software fusion cnc in CNC Machines

Brian - in general I would agree with you. But some of the exceptions would be Vectric VC Pro/Aspire, Fusion 360, Plasmacam Design Edge, Inkscape,...

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10-16-2020, 9:30 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Cnc cam software fusion cnc in CNC Machines

I tried installing the 30 day trail on a Windows 7 pc. It was a no-go, so Windows 10 would be the preferred OS. David

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10-14-2020, 8:33 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread California to ban internal combustion engine cars by 2035 in Off Topic Forum

If this only applies to the sale of new vehicles, then I see no reason why a California resident could not purchase a used petroleum powered vehicle...

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10-11-2020, 8:28 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Craftsman 10" RAS 113.23100 in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Was there a question in there somewhere? David

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10-11-2020, 8:26 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread What is this used for? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Transfer punch for matching hole locations. David

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10-07-2020, 4:56 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Cnc cam software fusion cnc in CNC Machines

That's exactly right - there's no free lunch! Vectric Aspire - $1995, upgrades cost $400 Solid Works - $3995 for single seat license, $1295/year...

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10-05-2020, 8:35 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Source for threaded inserts in thin stock? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Probably brass, but steel would suffice. David

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10-05-2020, 8:26 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Cnc cam software fusion cnc in CNC Machines

Great observation Grant! Perhaps Clark didn't delve into the details of the Fusion 360 agreement. David

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10-05-2020, 5:17 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Cnc cam software fusion cnc in CNC Machines

Clark, Just curious - why can't you use Fusion 360 for creating tool paths for your cnc router? When you say "fusion changes its cnc function" -...

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10-04-2020, 6:11 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread S30 vs S 30C spindle in CNC Machines

Thanks Jim! David

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10-03-2020, 4:18 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread S30 vs S 30C spindle in CNC Machines

I have this setup mounted on my smaller table, but if configured correctly, this design would work on a 4 x 8 table with no loss of usable table...

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10-02-2020, 5:14 PM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread S30 vs S 30C spindle in CNC Machines

Hi Scott, I have designed and built a retractable automatic tool changer. David

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10-02-2020, 1:36 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread S30 vs S 30C spindle in CNC Machines

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10-02-2020, 1:25 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread S30 vs S 30C spindle in CNC Machines

3kw atc spindle machining aluminum https://youtu.be/pPniFDWpZH4 https://youtu.be/J31mC5KxRYI

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10-02-2020, 1:07 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread S30 vs S 30C spindle in CNC Machines

Here are a few pics. The tool holders are NBT30-ER25, meaning they take the ER25 size collets. I believe the S30 uses ER20, which is a bit smaller...

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10-01-2020, 8:05 PM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread S30 vs S 30C spindle in CNC Machines

Same thing with this one, pretty much "plug&play". It comes with a manual with instructions, plus the vendor was very helpful with any additional...

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10-01-2020, 1:45 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread S30 vs S 30C spindle in CNC Machines

I bought this ATC spindle kit for one of my Avid cnc routers about a year ago, and so far am very pleased with the quality, fit, finish, and...

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10-01-2020, 1:31 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread When is old too old? 2004 Shopbot PRT in CNC Machines

With the Ferrari F430 weighing in around 3000 lbs with an estimated 500 HP and 6-speed transmission, 0-60 in 3.6 sec, top speed of 196 mph, I am...

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09-30-2020, 7:01 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread When is old too old? 2004 Shopbot PRT in CNC Machines

This brings to mind my first experience with commercial sewing machines. I was on the lookout for something fairly heavy duty to do some automotive...

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09-29-2020, 5:57 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread How to grip the shaft of a router bit (to loosen a nut) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yes - but not everyone has a lathe or milling machine. David

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09-28-2020, 3:18 AM

David Buchhauser replied to a thread Nearly Decided on my 1st / 2nd CNC in CNC Machines

As an additional benefit, the Avid is easily expandable to 4 x 8, 4 x 12, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygND7TFziF8 ...

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