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by toddalin
Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: 3 in 1 Smithy 1220XL machines
Replies: 3
Views: 5904

Re: 3 in 1 Smithy 1220XL machines

I hear you! :wink:
by toddalin
Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:15 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shop Task 3in1 machines Looking for fellow Shoptask owners
Replies: 31
Views: 23234

Re: Shop Task 3in1 machines Looking for fellow Shoptask own

Goes beyond stains. Gouges and ridges at the very least that catch on the pulley sprocket as it transitions. I can catch a finger nail on it and can feel it as a ridge inside the shaft as it catches the bolt. I would prefer to replace it while this is apart if I can get the piece . http://www.larges...
by toddalin
Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shop Task 3in1 machines Looking for fellow Shoptask owners
Replies: 31
Views: 23234

Re: Shop Task 3in1 machines Looking for fellow Shoptask own

Didn't fix the problem. The bearings in the spindle seem to be binding. When I removed the spindle assembly, I noted that there are stress fractures in the 6-flute spline shaft. I just hope I can get a replacement for that now. :roll: http://www.largescaleonline.com/eimages/lsolpics/Team_Member_Pics...
by toddalin
Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shop Task 3in1 machines Looking for fellow Shoptask owners
Replies: 31
Views: 23234

Re: Shop Task 3in1 machines Looking for fellow Shoptask own

Well there is no joy in Mudville. :( After milling for a while, the power feed on the Z-axis decided to start binding even though it is not being used (probably due to heat) and this stalls the motor. I removed the belt for the Z-axis power feed and this seems to have taken care of the binding, thou...
by toddalin
Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: My First G-code/CNC
Replies: 11
Views: 8387

Re: My First G-code/CNC

Huh? Maybe you are missing the concept of MODALITY. :o I fully understand the concept. As I said, the code is produced by the software and certainly I could remove the redundancy if I needed to save space. But it would take me more time to go through and remove it than it would add to the run-time ...
by toddalin
Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shop Task 3in1 machines Looking for fellow Shoptask owners
Replies: 31
Views: 23234

Re: Shop Task 3in1 machines Looking for fellow Shoptask own

I recently got a Tri-Power that was an unused barn find. I cleaned it up, and it took a bit to get it sorted out, but I think (hope) things are good now. The machine is full CNC with the Jenix DRO. It also has full power feed on all three axis. Because the scales are (were) so far off from the facto...
by toddalin
Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: My First G-code/CNC
Replies: 11
Views: 8387

Re: My First G-code/CNC

I recognize that there is a lot of redundancy and wasted code, but the simplicity of the G-simple program trumps all of that and I can always go back and edit the code. To make the code you see, once I got everything figured out (e.g., how to assign the tools and tool holder etc. which took most of ...
by toddalin
Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: My First G-code/CNC
Replies: 11
Views: 8387

Re: My First G-code/CNC

Thanks. I told the program that it was 1.2 Case carburizing steel which was the only material listed for that tool in their library. G-simple includes aluminum, but not wood. I used a 3/8" endmill. Their sample library 3/8" tool, that I used for the simulation, is not intended for aluminum...
by toddalin
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:59 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: My First G-code/CNC
Replies: 11
Views: 8387

Re: My First G-code/CNC

The code. I edit it in Notepad. % O1 (G-Simple, Version 2.05) (Created: Mon Feb 11 14:36:15 2013) N4 G54 G90 G98 G20 N5 T2 M06 (3/8 EM 2FL) N6 S1000 M03 N7 G43 H2 M08 (MILLING LEVEL 0) N9 S1000 M03 N10 G00 Z0.1 N11 G00 X-0.3885 Y0.15 N12 G00 Z0.059 N13 G01 Z-0.0992 F3.937 N14 G01 X0.4497 Y0.15 F3.93...
by toddalin
Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: My First G-code/CNC
Replies: 11
Views: 8387

My First G-code/CNC

This shows a billet aluminum spacer that I devised for an alternator bracket that I invented. I have a guy turn these out for me on a Fadal 4020. The photos also show one that I did out of a 2"x4" on my ShopMaster that I programmed using the G-simple software with the G-code slightly modif...
by toddalin
Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:59 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: 3-in-1 selection.
Replies: 8
Views: 11673

Re: 3-in-1 selection.

Yes looks great. But while of American design, it is of Chinese construction and I've had to go though a whole lot to get it to a point where I can finally use it. I had to do a lot to get it to where it should have been from the factory. Just a couple things here, Every freekin' bolt was loose and ...
by toddalin
Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: Cut My First CNC Today, OK, I'm Confused
Replies: 5
Views: 6168

Re: Cut My First CNC Today, OK, I'm Confused

Mid Day Machining wrote:Where in Orange County are you?
Hills above North Tustin.