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by pencrafter
Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:36 am
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: The New Map Thread - Show us where you are in the world
Replies: 1439
Views: 4381872

Re: The New Map Thread - Show us where you are in the world

Hi,

Pencrafter
Chandler, AZ
by pencrafter
Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:21 am
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: Cuts are not perfect!
Replies: 23
Views: 12528

Re: Cuts are not perfect!

Greolt. you were right on the money. Your clue helped me to fix the issue. The pinion was too far out and not riding on the track firmly. I woe you one. Thanks a million.
by pencrafter
Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:05 am
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: Cuts are not perfect!
Replies: 23
Views: 12528

Re: Cuts are not perfect!

When the machine is on, the X axis is solid and if I try to move it by hand there is no play, but if I do the same on Y, it moves about 1/4". I have checked the gear on the motor it is solid ad tight. Attached is a picture of Y axis drive gear.
by pencrafter
Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:59 am
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: Cuts are not perfect!
Replies: 23
Views: 12528

Re: Cuts are not perfect!

There is a backlash in Y axis about 1/4". Can Mach3 calibration fix this or there is something wrong with the motor?
by pencrafter
Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:14 am
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: Cuts are not perfect!
Replies: 23
Views: 12528

Re: Cuts are not perfect!

I have checked and re-checked all the nut & bolts, clean and lubricate the machine, but still the same issue. I'm cutting @ 8000RPM, feed rate 20. The machine was set up and calibrated before it was shipped to me. It cuts clean on straight line (X&Y). Well, I think I need to contact Legacy. Thank yo...
by pencrafter
Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:31 am
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: Cuts are not perfect!
Replies: 23
Views: 12528

Cuts are not perfect!

Hi, I'm new to the world of CNC. Attached is a picture of my test cut attempt. I have a Legacy CNC and used Aspire 4 & mach3 to do the test cut. Cuts are not uniform and are wavy. Need Help Please.
by pencrafter
Sat Jun 15, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Pillowed Background
Replies: 64
Views: 33692

Re: Pillowed Background

You already know about the sign that TR MacMunn designed and finished at Jim Mcgrew’s recent camp. I had the distinct pleasure of making the sign 3-D and cutting it. One of the items I thru into the design, with TR’s approval, was a pillowed background. It seemed as if it was a nice change from the...