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Post by Bruce on Aug 20, 2019 1:55:21 GMT
Congratulation on your new M3 build, Philip.
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oldtech
Full Member
Posts: 222
Machine: Power Route
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Post by oldtech on Sept 2, 2019 16:20:30 GMT
Hi everyone, I'm Chet (Oldtech). By way of background, I've run my own software company and worked at Microsoft as a developer. I am retired and have time on my hands. I'm interested in building wooden machines with metal inlays for durability.
I have just ordered a power router and would like to know what people are using for a worktable for that machine. My current worktables are too narrow.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Sept 2, 2019 18:24:35 GMT
Hey! Thanks for the order.
We build tables for ours. We just build frames from 2*4 and 4*4 and put an MDF top on it. We have some pretty good work tables around the shop built that way. We also have built some out of commercial doors that we got surplus. Those make nice table tops.
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Post by Bruce on Sept 3, 2019 2:30:10 GMT
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Post by btreichel on Sept 11, 2019 2:15:48 GMT
Hey all,
Started this hobby about a year ago on a 3018 to see what I thought about it, and what I might want in a better machine. was thinking a 1000 * 1000 workbee type machine, maybe upgraded with linear rails around the beginning of the year. Then I saw the Mega V and was sold on the machine since the size I wanted was around 24 * 24. Anyway had a discussion with my wife and I'm a go for the 35 * 35 Mega V. I liked the millrights when I was first looking at machines, but I wanted something cheap I could make a few mistakes on first
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blinsc
New Member
Posts: 32
Machine: Power Route
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Post by blinsc on Sept 11, 2019 11:35:41 GMT
We built a table for our Power Route using the same 2x4basics legs, mainly to get the machine up and running, and I can tell you that it's not stable enough. It works, but on certain operations, like small helical bores, the entire table rocks. I mean, as a workbench, it's great, but it's just not rigid - there are no real corner-to-corner supports to keep it from flexing. I don't know about the Carve King but the Power Route's gantry is pretty beefy, and if I do a Y-axis rapid, the whole table shakes.
We're either going to beef it up with an additional sheet of 3/4" plywood on top and sides (so it can't twist), or build another table using 4x4s.
I don't recommend 2x4basics for Power Route.
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Post by Bruce on Sept 11, 2019 16:49:33 GMT
Thanks, good to know. Maybe if you add a angled 2x4 on the sides and back it will shore it up.
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Post by goofballtech on Oct 13, 2019 12:51:09 GMT
Been creeping on home CNC machines for years and finally took the plunge. Used to run a Shop Bot machine 15 years ago doing basic woodworking stuff but haven't done much since. Looking forward do making some fun projects with my Mega V when it arrives.
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Post by brianarnold on Oct 14, 2019 14:38:08 GMT
Hello, have been luring around the M3 for about a year and finally pulled the trigger. going to do some wood signs for personal, wood stuff for craft shows, cut some kydex for craft show items and try to cut some 22gu mild steel. I have no real cnc background, but aI am a PLC programmer by trade so i do have a handle on coding.
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Post by Bruce on Oct 14, 2019 15:28:00 GMT
Congrats Brian, M3 is a great machine. If your into automation already you just need to select a CAD/CAM software and start getting familiar with the work process for the work you want to do. We're here to help.
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Post by brianarnold on Oct 14, 2019 16:17:03 GMT
right now i am working with easel. I will move into fusion360, but it looks like a bigger learning curve. I am not real good with 3d drawings. i deal in 2d more
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Post by jbuck81 on Dec 14, 2019 21:04:15 GMT
Hello all, I'm Joe. Just received my Power Route this week and will hopefully start assembly this coming week. I'm a drafter by trade and have lots of experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks. I'm also in charge of the Tool & Die department at work so I'm familiar with CNC machinery, just don't have much experience with actually programming. I plan to start doing mostly signs and misc projects, but I think the possibilities are endless with these machines. It's nice to see there is a community for these machines so we can help each other and share ideas to help get through struggles.
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Post by Bruce on Dec 14, 2019 23:40:18 GMT
Congrats jbuck on your new PR machine. The "Programing" is all done buy the CAD/CAM software. I sometimes isolate a section of G-Code (really easy to do in bCNC) so I can re-run a section because it didn't cut deep enough to my liking in a v-carving but it's really just a set of coordinates that stream to the controller to mill the workpiece.
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Post by dudecnc on Dec 24, 2019 19:07:49 GMT
Hi All, my name is Dwayne, I have been wood working for over 20 years but have never used a cnc. I like to tinker, like tools, and have decent computer skills. After researching I just purchased the Carve King and am excited to learn all about cnc. I can see this adding a whole new dimension to my woodworking. I am glad this resource is available as I sure I will have questions. Thank you
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Post by kevin on Dec 24, 2019 21:08:08 GMT
Hi Dwayne, welcome to the forum and congrats on your Carve King purchase.
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