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03-23-2023, 8:01 AM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Almost have my router fence finished in Shop Made Tools and Machines

Thanks for sharing Tom. If I am understanding the design, it looks like an intermediary cross member for the purpose of mounting the dust...

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03-23-2023, 7:50 AM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Machining Brass - Bits, Speeds? in CNC Machines

I agree with the others on limited DOC. In fact, I dont believe I have run the feeds/speeds from tooling 'recommendation' charts ever. Others maybe...

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03-22-2023, 3:23 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread My new “Gara-shop” in WorkShops

I probably do this. But. How would I know? And how would I determine what the 'best' setting is...??

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03-22-2023, 3:20 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Dual Drum Sander advice or recommendation in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have owned the Performax 16/32, the Grizzly 25" dual drum, a timesaver (10hp 3ph beast with converter), a Reliant 13" belt, a Woodtek 13" belt, and...

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03-20-2023, 3:55 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Trouble gluing miter joints in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the same threaded rod clamps. They work. But - if it is glue drying out before clamping it might not be a clamp issue... Since it is...

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03-19-2023, 7:13 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Trouble gluing miter joints in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Can you describe what type of gap gets created when gluing? Since you test fit with the clamp first - it is not obvious to me why adding glue would...

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03-19-2023, 7:04 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Outdoor bench with bent lamination curved legs in General Woodworking and Power Tools

subbing - curious to learn what finish you decide on. I have done a handful of outdoor projects/woods and have yet to find a finish I can...

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03-19-2023, 12:06 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread First Time CNC Project, Beginner Question in CNC Machines

+1 on this. Seems you have enough and straightforward for your CNC contact to take it from there...

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03-18-2023, 5:31 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Vertical Fence in CNC Machines

A thought: The setup I have - so far used for dovetails - uses a cam to hold the workpiece. This is a 'bar' that floats across the workpiece and...

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03-18-2023, 5:23 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Indexer in CNC Machines

It came with the used CNC when I bought it David. I did a bit of search to find creative ways people were using indexers and found they are somewhat...

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03-18-2023, 5:19 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Vertical Fence in CNC Machines

Very nice John. I did something like this recently and went to town on drawers. One suggestion - you are a pretty clever guy and I wasted a bunch...

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03-18-2023, 5:14 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread First Time CNC Project, Beginner Question in CNC Machines

It seems viable approach. The VCarve software allows you to import a bitmap file and create 'vectors' from it based on the outline. You can play...

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03-13-2023, 12:04 PM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Beginner CNC software in CNC Machines

When I needed to update Windows on my desktop system, I found it was cheaper to just buy an entirely new refurb machine. For $110 this is what the...

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03-13-2023, 10:30 AM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Beginner CNC software in CNC Machines

Some of the 3D modeling software takes more horsepower. Onshape is web based and one possibility to consider. I havent benchmarked Fusion or...

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03-13-2023, 10:28 AM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Beginner CNC software in CNC Machines

For those that might not know about it, newegg.com is one online store for refurbished computers. A quick search there shows several sub $100...

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03-13-2023, 8:43 AM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Beginner CNC software in CNC Machines

I run my cnc on an old Windows 95 laptop (it is not connected to a network). The solid modeling software I use is web based and takes very minimal...

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03-12-2023, 6:56 PM

Carl Beckett started a thread Indexer in CNC Machines

First time using the indexer - making some knobs (totes were prior - if anyone wants a Vcarve file for either just pm me)

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03-09-2023, 7:45 AM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread 1-2 Zone or 2-1 Zone Mini-Splits? in WorkShops

The single biggest determinant of heating/cooling size needed is INSULATION. There used to be a free online tool to figure out detailed heat loads -...

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03-09-2023, 7:36 AM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread How to safely make this cut? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would probably make the planer jig. Cut on the bandsaw first then pass through the planer (seems more secure than the jointer to get even pressure...

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03-09-2023, 7:30 AM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread Finish sanders? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I also upgraded to the Festool ETS (I went with the /5) and their vacuum. It has made a tremendous difference. Dust collection is excellent. ...

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03-09-2023, 7:25 AM

Carl Beckett replied to a thread $200 Workbench? Not Where I live in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I built my workbench from Elm. Why? Because it is what I had (from a tree in my mothers backyard). Squirrely stuff, but made a great bench. My...

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