,
egotism and self-interest are the traits of success. And while men
admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.
-John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968)
On 10/18/2016 03:40 PM, Przemek Klosowski wrote:
> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 12:27 PM, rayj <
Greetings Prezemek,
I suspect I have been using the ends for solid wire on stranded wire!!
Do you know where I can get a quick education on which is which and how
to tell the difference?
TIA,
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness,
:
> The Logan company is still in business, and Scott Logan is often seen on
> some of the hobby metalworking sites. He does have more support for the
> lathes but might be able to help on a shaper.
>
> http://www.loganact.com/
>
> ron ginger
>
>
>> rayj <raym
On the topic of resources for old machines, does anyone have any good
resources for Logan tools. I have a little Logan shaper I need a part
for. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
TIA.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness,
Hollowing out books is the application. If I ever actually do this,
I'll try clamping the book tightly and going at it with a mill. The
main problem I see is holding the cut out portion in position.
I'll probably try some router bits I already have. If those are
unacceptable, I'll look into
s an
> don't need a variety of different designs. Probably the highest
> production speed would be with a die cutter, but this will also have
> the least flexibility for cut variety (new dies for every different
> cut).
>
> - Original Message - From: "rayj" <raymo...@f
Greetings,
I'm considering a project where I'll be cutting a rectangle out of a
stack of sheets of paper. Anyone have any experience doing that or any
references to recommend? The depth of cut will typically be between 1/2
and 3 inches.
TIA for any info or recommendations.
--
Raymond
You might try cutting in something softer, nylon or maybe machinable
wax. Probably wouldn't break the chip if things go wrong.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty,
understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in
I'll second that. There's plenty of other places to engage in political
discussions, but very few to discuss LCNC.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty,
understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system.
I have removed mt3 by putting a bolt in the chuck and then putting
something forked on the bolt above the head and using that to bang on.
Best thing I've found is a "Wonder Bar" and then put a block under the
other end to make it level. If the bolt slides out of the chuck jaws
you may have to
On an aviation list I get many people use the glue E-6000 to pot
electronics in. Not sure if wicking would be an issue, but no
conduction or corrosion problems. It might bond a little better than
hot glue, for better or worse. It will sag if put on thick and takes 24
hr to cure for most
ings to go with it.
>> Just change it once a year to preclude hardening.
>>
>> Regards
>> Roland
>>
>>
>> On 4 December 2015 at 00:40, rayj <raymo...@frontiernet.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Greetings,
>>>
>>> I need a flexible lin
ose
> will also work - airline, etc
>
> Dave
>
> On 12/3/2015 5:40 PM, rayj wrote:
>> Greetings,
>>
>> I need a flexible line for coolant on a drill press. I'm thinking about
>> using urethane fuel line, since it is readily available locally. If
>>
Greetings,
I need a flexible line for coolant on a drill press. I'm thinking about
using urethane fuel line, since it is readily available locally. If
anyone has any experience doing this, I'd like to hear about it.
TIA
--
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men,
Just thinking out loud here.
I have seen table saws that have emergency stop systems that use
capacitance (I believe) to sense when something (a finger) touches the
blade. The touch sensor trips a brake that stops the blade virtually
instantly.
I was thinking something similar could be used
Greetings,
My little 3 in 1 machine has a hollow quill for using a draw bar to pull
the MT 3 mail holder into place. I was wondering if anyone had used
vacuum to snap the holder into place, and if it is likely to be tight
enough for a little light milling.
Just kind of wondering out loud. If
2015 at 23:20, rayj <raymo...@frontiernet.net> wrote:
>> I was wondering if anyone had used
>> vacuum to snap the holder into place, and if it is likely to be tight
>> enough for a little light milling.
>
> 14.5 psi on an area of 0.88 square inches.
> 12.75 lbf. I don
ngs >
> Repositories on the Update tab and change Notify me of a new Ubuntu
> version: to Never and you won't have to worry about accidentally
> updating the kernel.
>
> JT
>
> On 10/23/2015 9:52 PM, rayj wrote:
>> I installed the latest Debain/LCNC on an Athlon XP 2400+ with 1
PM, rayj wrote:
>> I installed the latest Debain/LCNC on an Athlon XP 2400+ with 1.5 GB
>> ram. Seems to be running ok in the OS, I haven't tried the CNC stuff yet.
>>
>> Now to my question. It keeps asking me to install some updates, do I
>> install them? As I reme
, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness,
egotism and self-interest are the traits of success. And while men
admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.
-John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968)
On 10/21/2015 08:20 PM, rayj wrote:
> What's the minimum hardw
What's the minimum hardware that the current version will run on? I
looked at the wiki and the .org pages and the information I could find
is for Ubuntu 8 requirements.
I'm just playing and exploring, I'm not actually running a machine, so
speed and latency aren't issues for me right now.
Jim,
I'm looking forward the learning from the channel.
I'm not tangled up with the Google monster, so I can't subscribe.
I was wondering if you are going to do an RSS feed, I think they call
it, or if you'll publish notification when a new one comes out here on
the list. Don't want to add
Someone mentioned using modelling clay for removing chips from magnets
on this list earlier.
I was thinking: Wrap it with cling wrap or maybe cover it with grease so
the clay doesn't adhere and then cover it with clay. When finished,
press all the swarf firmly into the clay and then remove
Wallace,
Just a FYI, I got the email. Watched a couple of others, and I'm
planning on watching the whole series. Not that I'm likely to ever own
a water jet cutter.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty,
understanding and
, meanness,
egotism and self-interest are the traits of success. And while men
admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.
-John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968)
On 03/11/2015 08:23 PM, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote:
2015-03-11 21:16 GMT-03:00 rayj raymo
Looks like a good process. What frequency,voltage and amperage are you
using?
TIA
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty,
understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system.
And those traits we detest,
Marsaglia wrote:
2015-03-11 15:08 GMT-03:00 rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net:
Looks like a good process. What frequency,voltage and amperage are you
using?
The heater runs up to 97 amps (per phase) and depending on the lobe to heat
we're using it with more or less current. The minimum we're using
I have used regular heat shrink and shaved small chips, almost filings,
of hot melt glue into them. I shrink 1 end, fill with fine shavings,
then work my way along and end up with a little melted glue being
squeezed the other end when closes.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we
Is the table driven both ways during normal operation? If not, might
the problem be solved by a simple drive/driven lug setup that would
allow the table to continue to move. Of course the lugs would have to
be reengaged after the event.
If I missed this detail in the earlier posts, please
Well, I can't say I like the name! :)
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty,
understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system.
And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness,
/Servo_Systems/Medium_Inertia_%281KW_-_3KW%29_Servo_Systems/1KW_Servo_System_%28Med_Inertia%29
Machmotion.com sells Teco servo drives (as do a few other distributors
in the USA) and they work almost identically to the Automation Direct
drives but cost about 30% less.
Dave
On 1/9/2015 5:08 PM, rayj
after a shutdown.
It works well and is quite simple once it is implemented.
Dave
On 1/9/2015 4:03 PM, rayj wrote:
Greetings Dave,
I have some long term plans to build a gantry similar to the one you
describe.
When you say it kicks out the controls, I'm not sure what you mean
Greetings Dave,
I have some long term plans to build a gantry similar to the one you
describe.
When you say it kicks out the controls, I'm not sure what you mean. Is
there some physical safeguard, like a detent or or clutch, or is it
something in the software you're talking about.
TIA
I've been watching the spindle bearing thread and thought now would be a
good time to ask.
Can anyone recommend a good source of information about grease, oil,
bearings, etc. Guide lines for what to use when and tips like the one I
saw about filling bearings 20%. I haven't had much luck
I assume these are those kinda crescent shaped ones. I've used them for
holding metal in position when welding. Did kill one of them by heating
it. Forgot it was on the backside.
I have had some luck using non-ferrous metal wire brushes. I use brass,
but I assume SS might work, or even
if it'll help.
On Aug 25, 2014 8:02 PM, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Greetings,
I'm wondering if anyone on this list has used a stepper motor as an
encoder to monitor a shaft position and used it as input to LCNC?
A related question, has anyone used a stepper in a setup that uses
, acquisitiveness, meanness,
egotism and self-interest are the traits of success. And while men
admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.
-John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968)
On 08/26/2014 06:31 AM, andy pugh wrote:
On 26 August 2014 02:59, rayj raymo
Greetings,
I'm wondering if anyone on this list has used a stepper motor as an
encoder to monitor a shaft position and used it as input to LCNC?
A related question, has anyone used a stepper in a setup that uses it as
an encoder to measure how much the shaft has been rotated and then used
the
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0k5ybYqYDM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vpBAVxCHGo
On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 8:22 AM, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Greetings aram,
I would like to see the youtube you recommend about classic ladder.
Please post a link, if you have one.
TIA
Greetings aram,
I would like to see the youtube you recommend about classic ladder.
Please post a link, if you have one.
TIA
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty,
understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in
, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness,
egotism and self-interest are the traits of success. And while men
admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.
-John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968)
On 07/04/2014 09:20 PM, andy pugh wrote:
On 5 July 2014 03:06, rayj raymo
Greetings all,
Slightly off topic, but while everyone is thinking about technique I was
wondering where I might find a reference for techniques. Something that
talks about the things that have been discussed here. When to
climb/conventional, number and angle of flutes, plow v rough v finish,
My screenshot saves in the Pictures file. Might try there.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty,
understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system.
And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed,
If you're using MS software, sometimes just changing the extension (.pit
to .txt or other) will allow you to open it.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty,
understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our
A general question on using two motors in this situation. I'm using
steppers, so I'll frame the question for them.
Assuming identical motors and driver boards, is it possible to wire both
driver boards to the same output from the breakout board. Example: run
the wires from the BOB X-axis
. And while men
admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.
-John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968)
On 06/12/2014 04:53 PM, Gene Heskett wrote:
On Thursday 12 June 2014 17:09:45 rayj did opine
And Gene did reply:
A general question on using two motors
and the display do not
alway coincide.
I do have a 525 waiting in the halls.
One of these days when I find a 'real' roundtoit I'll get it done.
Dave
On Sat, 2014-05-17 at 18:14 -0500, rayj wrote:
What's everyone's experience running LCNC on older computers. I'm
talking about just the basic
Greetings Gene,
I have some in ferrous metal, but not in brass.
Let me know if you need a couple.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty,
understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system.
And those traits
. And while men
admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.
-John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968)
On 05/18/2014 03:20 AM, andy pugh wrote:
On 18 May 2014 01:14, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
What's everyone's experience running LCNC on older computers
What's everyone's experience running LCNC on older computers. I'm
talking about just the basic 3 axis control. I have several old
computers, Win 98 is functional, XP not really. Several of them have
pretty good latency numbers, so I'm exploring running LCNC instead of an
old DOS based
Greetings,
Can anyone point me to a good diagram or description of the 9 axes and
their typical uses? I get x,y,z,and a, but from there I can't find any
clear diagrams. I'm guessing they would be defined 1 way in a CNC
center and differently in controlling the motion of a robotic arm. Just
ABC The A axis rotates around the X axis
The B axis rotates around the Y axis
The C axis rotates around the Z axis
UVW Secondary XYZ axes
On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 4:48 PM, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Greetings,
Can anyone point me to a good diagram
of success. And while men
admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.
-John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968)
On 05/14/2014 06:43 PM, andy pugh wrote:
On 15 May 2014 00:17, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Is there a similar standard in the control
converted to
cartesian space.
as Sam said - clear as mud
On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 6:57 PM, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty,
understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure
On 05/14/2014 09:43 PM, Stuart Stevenson wrote:
On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 8:31 PM, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
I understand Cartesian and Polar coordinate systems. I'm looking for
the actual method of deriving the commands that need to be sent to the
motor (assuming the motor shaft
joint or axis.
-- Ralph
What language is used to program the kinematics module with the
information to allow it to interpret the G code?
rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
On 05/14/2014 09:43 PM, Stuart Stevenson wrote:
On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 8:31 PM, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote
River, MN
From: rayj [raymo...@frontiernet.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 8:38 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] axes definition
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity
to 5 years) if something seems to be
going
amiss is not a bad thing.
Sorry if I got your current position on LCNC earlier wrong. If it works,
no need to fix it :)
On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 6:42 PM, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
I think you missed the point of my question. Once I have
I'm in the process of setting up LCNC and I'll be using Ubuntu 10. I'm
wondering why, once I have it setup, I would want to change to a newer
version of Ubuntu? Do the newer versions offer more functionality in
LCNC? What are the advantages of upgrading? These questions are based
on a setup
to help each other at the level each of us can.
Enjoy, and keep on CNC'in
On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 4:18 PM, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
I'm in the process of setting up LCNC and I'll be using Ubuntu 10. I'm
wondering why, once I have it setup, I would want to change to a newer
version
Greetings,
I'm close to having my hardware setup and need to start studying LCNC.
Where should I start reading? What branch, thread, or version
should I look at to get up and running as simply as possible.
I'm running from a parallel port to a 4 axis set of controllers, but
only have 3
Greetings list,
I getting ready to buy some hardware and setup CNC on a 3in1 machine.
I'll be using LCNC with a parallel port and stepper motors.
This is more of a hardware question. For an emergency stop I was
planning on using a charge pump and wire the enable signal in series
through it
,
egotism and self-interest are the traits of success. And while men
admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.
-John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968)
On 04/18/2014 02:24 AM, Dave Caroline wrote:
On 18/04/2014, rayj raymo...@frontiernet.net wrote
One possible workaround is to mount valves on the old valve spout, where
the hoses attach. It is definitely not the ideal solution, and takes a
couple of extra adapters, but it will give you valves for the washing
machine. Depending on the materials that the tee and the valve are made
of you
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