Looking for cnc buddy

[Bob Hallinan]

I am new to cnc routing and looking for a buddy near Modesto Ca. I am retired and looking to learn how to run a cnc router. If your not close to me but would like to chat, Please send a number via email.
Thanks Bob

[Keith Outten]

Bob,

Lets start here with some information concerning what you want to accomplish. Based on your statement I assume that you have no knowledge but are interested in learning, does that mean that you might be interested in owning your own machine at some point or are you just interested in finding a Mentor in your area willing to provide some training?

[Bob Hallinan]

I am new to cnc routing where you can control the Z axis. I have 2 engraving machines and a laser engraver. I purchased a user cnc router and did not get the computer that was running it. I purchased Mach3 lic. and Vcarve Pro. I have all kinds of trouble trying to get my computer to talk to the router. When I make 2 steps forward and the following day I go 3 steps back. I know that I need someone to bounce ideas off. Using email is just not working for me.

Thanks Bob

[Mike Heidrick]

Can you tell us more about the controller and machine you bought?

[Mick A Martin]

What brand is the CNC .... If you do a Google search you should be able to find a Mach3 forum

[Andrew Werby]

Hi Bob;

I'm in Oakland, which is not that close, but I'd be happy to talk with you about running Mach3 on your router. I've got a few machines that use it, so I'm pretty familiar with how it works. Is your machine up and running, or is it something you're in the process of putting together? What sorts of things were you thinking about doing with it? You can find my telephone number on my site.

Andrew Werby

[Keith Outten]

Andrew,

Put your web site address in your user profile.

[Marty Leach]

Hi Bob
I have a CNC set up in my garage workshop that I use extensively. You are more than welcome to come by anytime to watch it in action. I use Mach3 and Vectric's VCarve Pro. My Website is amlwoodart.com where you can see what I do with it. Go to the Gallery and you can see my shop. Give me a call if you are interested. I too, am retired.
Marty
925 9893712

[Russ D Wood]

Marty how long did it take you to clean your shop in order to take that great shop pix! [] Russ

[Marty Leach]

Russ
It gave me a good reason to clean up. I try to give it a good cleaning once a week or it becomes hazardous to my health!
Marty