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O-1

I have been doing a bit of reading, and of course looking for some pieces of O-1 since my thoughts on punching out alum...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

For you military people

My sister is obtaining copies of my late father's military medals, he was in the USAC before it was the USAF. They were...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Perl script to make an encoder mounting plate

I am making the encoder mounting plates, on my manual mill, However, if I had a CNC mill, it would be easier. I was wri...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus23878
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus23878

Figured out screw pitch

Last night, after messing for 30 minutes with a caliper, issuing commands, etc I have figured out that the screw pitch...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus23878
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus23878

New virus targets industry

IDG News Service - Siemens is warning customers of a new and highly sophisticated virus that targets the computers used...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by oldnick
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by oldnick

The mill has homing switches on all axes

I wired all limit switches and verified behavior of every limit switch and every estop button. Now both estop buttons w...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus21191
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus21191

Anvil for sale on cl

Got to love those craigslist ads http://albany.craigslist.org/grd/1851983370.html
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ltt4afd
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by ltt4afd

Carry when riding?

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/10199/1073671-100.stm Motorcyclist His Deer, Then Kills Himself
30 comments posted 16yrs
posted by walter_munney
30 comments posted 16yrs posted by walter_munney

FOLLOWUP on "macro system for G code"

My thoughts are solidifying a little bit regarding a "G code macro system". I think that I will roll my own, since I am...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus21191
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus21191

My trailer

I have a trailer with what I think are axles out of a 50's era truck front end. These have 6 lug 15 inch wheels. Can an...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Boast (metal related)

Picked up 51 foot long 4 strand #6 flexible electrical cord at a garage sale today. $10. (Also got a large box of sheet...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ivanvegvary
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by ivanvegvary

REALLY LOUSY VIDEO of the mill ACTUALLY MOVING in 2-D

Made an adapter plate and wired the Y axis encoder. Connected both X and Y axis servos to the actual ball screws. After...
30 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus3594
30 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus3594

Mig Welders

I've been trying to do some body work and rust repair on my truck before I sell it and I'm getting close to the point o...
55 comments posted 16yrs
posted by regor
55 comments posted 16yrs posted by regor

Added lots of safety wiring and wired the Y axis

After yesterday and today, I now have 1) ESTOP buttons working 2) Overheat thermal switches controlling E-Stop as well....
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus19697
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus19697