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    The Carveco Maker subscription you got for free...

    The Carveco Maker subscription you got for free is quite comparable to VCarve Pro. Both have unlimited size, support a full collection of bit types and toolpath types. Both can import several...
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    Those of you who do not already have Vectric...

    Those of you who do not already have Vectric VCarve Desktop should also consider Carveco Maker. Based on ArtCAM that has been around since well before any of the Vectric software, no size limits, can...
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    I have several I made several years ago and also...

    I have several I made several years ago and also use some of the Rockler ones. Also use some of the Rockler stops in the t-track to position stock (keeping it from sliding around is as important as...
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    There does seem to be a lot of satisfied users,...

    There does seem to be a lot of satisfied users, but almost everyone likes what they are invested in, otherwise they would be fools to have invested (confirmation bias). My only issue with it is that...
  5. No, just to position the board on your fence...

    No, just to position the board on your fence posts and line up the holes where you want them. To me, using a drill by hand seems easier than trying to balance the boards on a drill press. Using a...
  6. I would drill any Flat board you have, install...

    I would drill any Flat board you have, install some drill bushings and a couple stops to position it, and use that with a hand drill. Would take less time with excellent repeatability. Unless you are...
  7. I would not try running under parallels, but...

    I would not try running under parallels, but should work fine under bootcamp. I would not use a MacBook Pro as a machine controller, pick up a cheap intel nuc or minix type computer (sealed, no...
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    The company was called Delcam, the primary...

    The company was called Delcam, the primary product was Artcam. Those who started Vectric were previously Delcam employees. Many of the Delcam employees went to work for AutoDesk when they purchase...
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    By the way, it’s a very nice lady named Jennifer...

    By the way, it’s a very nice lady named Jennifer who designed the knife and runs Donek, even though a male (I believe her husband) narrates the videos.
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    For the past several years AutoDesk has only...

    For the past several years AutoDesk has only provided 1 year licenses. The startup (allowing free commercial use up to $100k) and hobbyists license have been renewable for continuing use. The new...
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    using cyclone backwards?

    using cyclone backwards?
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    Look at the Avid CNC (formerly CNC Router Parts)...

    Look at the Avid CNC (formerly CNC Router Parts) kits, substantially more capable machines (at an admittedly higher price).

    I designed and built my own that was comfortably under your $3k price,...
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    Just spent the last two days with about 350 other...

    Just spent the last two days with about 350 other CNC router owners at the yearly Vectric "User Group" meeting in Denver. Frank Howarth was there learning with the rest of us. Only met him briefly,...
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    Ask what speeds he can get. Those ballscrews look...

    Ask what speeds he can get. Those ballscrews look kind of small dia for the stepper size and low pitch. You may find whip may limit speeds, closed loop steppers can often spin faster than open loop. ...
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    One of my friends works part time at Rockler,...

    One of my friends works part time at Rockler, people are always coming in and looking for people to do custom jobs. He is constantly busy. I bet some of the guys at your woodcraft would be willing to...
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    The screenshot shows “No file loaded” and no code...

    The screenshot shows “No file loaded” and no code in the Mach3 window. You may have just double clicked on the code file and it opened in notepad, not mach3. In Mach3, go to file>load gcode. Also,...
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    The Whiteside 6210 will fit your 1/4" collet and...

    The Whiteside 6210 will fit your 1/4" collet and is pretty reasonably priced. I have and use it for spoilboard and surfacing solid stock (items too small or too wide for my jointer) or items like...
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    Jim, You'll have to let us know how it goes! I...

    Jim,
    You'll have to let us know how it goes! I have found that cleaning the collet, and shaft of spindle to make sure there is not a spec of dust or debris is critical with the small bits....
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    With a spindle (you really need to figure out if...

    With a spindle (you really need to figure out if you have a 1.5 or 2.2, they use different collet types, you need to buy the right collets) there is usually much less runout than routers, and you can...
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    eBay item # 173863662600

    eBay item # 173863662600
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    Have you tried the bristle type wheels (not flap...

    Have you tried the bristle type wheels (not flap type)?
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    I have all 4: 180, 240, 320 and 400 grit. They don’t seem to eliminate detail, just get rid of the “nubs”.
  22. If anyone is interested, there are some Carveco...

    If anyone is interested, there are some Carveco discounts available, PM me and I'll let you know where to find them.
  23. Yes, there are hundreds of post processors,...

    Yes, there are hundreds of post processors, including several for mach3-4 (inches,mm, with or without arcs, and with rotary parallel to x or y).
  24. Carveco's ArtCAM replacement now on sale

    Carveco is a new company that bought the rights to ArtCAM software, originally developed by Delcam, which was bought by AutoDesk. Autodesk offered a versions of the software for a couple of years,...
  25. Y If 200 inches per SECOND was conservative,...

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    If 200 inches per SECOND was conservative, love to see a video when you crank it up...
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