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Hello to all. I have been looking all over the forum for a place where someone can request patterns, and this is about as close as I have seen, or at least maybe a place where I can ask the question,...

Medina, I am going through the exact same process and have been researching also. I am going with 18 AWG stranded 4 conductor (4 wires in one cable run) shielded wire for my motors. Make sure you...

Ok, all of that makes since. For the type of .ai pattern that I had, what would be an appropriate tool path to use for this?

Gerry, here is the attachment. Keep in mind, I am trying to get someone to convert this for me to g-code, I am just trying to figure out why I am not able to get VCarve Pro to get it to give me a...

I have not even made it to Mach 3 yet. I am only playing around with the trial version of VCarve Pro 7.5. I was successful on a couple of other projects, but this one picture is stumping me, and I...

OK, I am learning on a trial version of VCarve Pro 7.5, trying to decide if that is the one that I am wanting. I have converted a few .jpg pictures to .ai format and loaded them in VCarve Pro 7.5...

OK, great information on bits. I now have a great starting point for end mills. After looking at them on-line, where can I get some of these bits with 1/4" shanks that do not cost an arm and a leg....

So, if I were to get only 3 or 4 bits to do the 3D carving like I have shown you below, what would be the top 3 or 4 bits you would recommend I use, or at least 3 or 4 bits that every CNCer should...

I think I just had an epiphany. Can I do this type of 3D carving with VCarve Pro, or will I need to get another program?

Gerry, I went to this link and clicked on Hitachi, but is sent me to the Bosch info.

Update. I ended up purchasing an XZero Raptor 2 x 3 CNC machine with the MX3660 and the 281oz motors. I also purchased the Hitachi M12VC router to mount to it. My next step is to get some bits to...

Ian, are these "CNC end mill bits" or are they just ordinary carbide router bits. The panels look awesome.

OK, so I probably misread his email. I guess he gave me the size of the upgrades. The upgrade's are 1610 and 2010. So they would double the speed. One more question. I know that MX3660 has...

Gerry, looking at the site, I guess the stock ball screws are as follows:
1605 Y and z axis Ballscrews
2005 X axis Ballscrew

Again, I am not savvy on this jargon, so I...

Gerry, after talking with George at XZero, the raptor comes with 10mm pitch screws. Would it still be beneficial to upgrade? By the way, does your friend like his XZero machine?

I guess I don't understand this forum too well. I had a thread going and then all of a sudden it was closed. I guess there are time limits to it. I will pickup where I left off.

OK, so I am...

OK, so I am about 95% sold on the Raptor 30 (30" X 36") CNC machine raptor . The price is better then anything I have seen so far for a unit that size and it looks sturdy. I did upgrade to the...

Gerry, is the kit you are talking about for 479.95:
G540 3-Axis kit (115V /230VAC):

1 pcs G540 4 axis driver with 4pcs DB9 connectors
3 pcs NEMA23 KL23H2100-35-4B(1/4” Dual shaft with a flat)...

OK, so I contacted XZero and my understanding is that for my purposes, I can get the 30" X 36" CNC machine for 2,850.00 and get the motor kit for 320.00 that includes the MX3660 and 3 320OZ motors,...

OK, so I have done a lot of research and have come up with 3 options so far. 1) cncrouterparts has the benchtop pro (25" X 25") with all of its needed components including everything but the...

Thank you for responding. I want to do engraving into wood. Words, pictures, emblems, etc... I am not looking to cut things out of the wood, just patterns into the wood. I work with the military...

OK, so here is my first post (of many most likely) on my search for a CNC machine. I have been involved in woodworking for over 35 years and I have finally gotten to the point of getting tired of...

Hello Everyone. I am Stacey and I am brand spanking new to CNCing. I own nothing as of yet and joined this forum to gain information to see what I am wanting to get, maybe receive some information,...