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Got the folding unit completed and ready to be hung up:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3rk7FKaAz0&noredirect=1

Got the lower half of the folding unit done:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYx70c8CwFU

Got the basic support frame constructed:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QIyubxnZjo

I have a small shop and wall space is at a premium, so I don't want a sheet good storage solution that takes up the valuable space. A while ago, I started thinking about a design that would allow me...

I’ve been searching for powerful CAD/CAM software that is affordable/free. I finally found it in Fusion 360 from Autodesk. They offer a full featured parametric 3D modeling software with integrated...

Here is a demo of the straight cut. just one of the many operations this could be used for.



http://youtu.be/Rg11YQ6-SLI

I finished the straight line cut tutoral. Check it out:


http://youtu.be/UuEtDpNbzQE

Here's a demo showing how easy it is to use the cnc as a jointer with the software.


http://youtu.be/dXqTipoyeCE

I have a cnc router and have used it heavily in my shop because it is an extremely useful tool. However, it is not really the quickest and easiest tool to use. To make a simple cut, I have to go...

Was inspired by AppJourneyman on YouTube to try my hand at making inlay banding. Come to www.21stcenturywoodworking.com for project details.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rotAUNSFSaM

Check out the video. I will be making this next week in my shop. Thought some of you may like it. Swing by my website at www.21stcenturywoodworking.com for free downloads of the project files to...

Got the z touch probe installed and working. Check it out:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCtYIT86WOU

Come to 21st Century Woodworking - Traditional Woodworking with 21st Century Tools to...

Check out the project:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXTSkiKiQrA

Come find the project files at 21stcenturywoodworking

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I've started to make projects now with the router. Here's a small example. I have been doing some step by step videos.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXTSkiKiQrA

Also, I've also...

Thanks for the compliments and for sharing that you have also made some mistakes... I felt pretty stupid when I made that mistake (chair). It is bound to happen though when you are developing new...

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Today my dad and I worked on making a few shop jigs for us to use. We made a bowl gouge sharpening jig and a bunch of push sticks for our saws and such. I tried my hand at double sided...

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Today my dad and I finished up the homing/limit switches. I have to say that I would challenge anybody to come up with a more precise homing system for less money than I spent. I have about...

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I got one of the limit switches put together today and tested it out. It works good and is pretty hearty. I purposely crashed the mill to see if it would break and it didn't. I have to to a...

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I decided to go to a different type of limit switch. Since everything is grounded on the machine, I can use a direct electrical contact switch. That is, a conductive element touching...

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I did a bunch of measurements to characterize and attempt to correct for any error in the z axis alignment. check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfcOQdz8G1o

Here are the...

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I got my first cuts this week!

Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Fl2I0MIJ0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpKvE0uvrdQ

Check out this series of video blogs about building a CNCRP 4896 router. I think you will find it interesting and find a lot of good information in it if you are looking to build your own router. I...

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As you have seen I have been having some trouble with the inductive limit switches. I was hoping to hear from some of you about your experience with them. I have a feeling that the switches...

So this ends the rapid video posting. I started this buildlog over at buildlog.net - CNC Laser Buildlogs because my first machine was a CNC laser built last year. I met a ton of really good people...

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Started up Mach 3, had another problem with my limit switches and also got my first real cut file tested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZojsgAhPH4

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got the new limit switches installed from Ahren at CNC Router parts. Here's some initial testing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO99rAHSLjo

The DC will help collapse the uber flexible hose so that the loops don't form and it has a natural spring return.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNJNfUaRnoI

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Based on some suggestions of friends at buildlog.net - CNC Laser Buildlogs, I made some changes and got the hose system working much better... Check it out:
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Made a prototype tram system for the hose... worked ok, not awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J85Rij0u9Z8

small discussion about how I plan to get the dust from the source to the collector.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6abpgs2Gks