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by Jim_Nestor
Thu May 05, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Help
Replies: 10
Views: 2131

Re: HELP

To Jim M
I sent you a PM on 5-3-22
Jim N
by Jim_Nestor
Mon May 02, 2022 12:35 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Help
Replies: 10
Views: 2131

Re: HELP

Hi Jimmac
I am in winter Haven, not that far away and would be willing to help you
Jim N I sent you a PM
by Jim_Nestor
Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:37 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: machine enclosure
Replies: 7
Views: 2437

Re: machine enclosure

I made an enclosure out of plexiglass for a smaller machine I had. It took up a lot of room and really wasn’t that efficient. This works much better for me. Made out PVC, very light and easy to work with. Magnets hold the plate to the vac housing and the changeable length feather rings are held onto...
by Jim_Nestor
Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: Design & Make - Aspire
Topic: level spoil board for Zenbot 4896
Replies: 4
Views: 8001

Re: level spoil board for Zenbot 4896

Make sure you have trammed your router or spindle especially with a larger diameter surfacing bit to avoid uneven surface with ridges :wink:
by Jim_Nestor
Sun Oct 11, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Spiral ramp out?
Replies: 6
Views: 1968

Re: Spiral ramp out?

Could you use the same tool path with a different starting point and run it again? Maybe that would clean it up (?) ...... or make it worse :?
by Jim_Nestor
Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Sandpaper grits...now the same on the pond:)
Replies: 34
Views: 10269

Re: Sandpaper grits...now the same on the pond:)

My 2 cents- I was using a Porter Cable compressor, the loudest machine in my shop, then took a trip to HF and picked up their Fortress “ultra quiet “. When I turned it on I was really surprised how quiet it really was. A BIG difference Jim https://www.harborfreight.com/2-Gallon-135-PSI-Ultra-Quiet-H...
by Jim_Nestor
Sun May 24, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: What do you do while the CNC is running?
Replies: 33
Views: 9562

Re: What do you do while the CNC is running?

Not to go off topic, but maybe Highpockets May consider plugging controller into WiFi outlet for his E stop 🛑 I may look into this 🤓 Jim Geeni Surge Mini 3-Outlet Wi-Fi Smart Surge Protector No Hub Required Wireless Remote Control and Timer Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cor...
by Jim_Nestor
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: The New Map Thread - Show us where you are in the world
Replies: 1441
Views: 4394728

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

Have moved from Chestertown,NY to Winter Haven, FL
Jim
by Jim_Nestor
Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: VCarve Desktop & Pro Version 10 are available now!
Replies: 45
Views: 31663

Re: VCarve Desktop & Pro Version 10 are available now!

I too got the free upgrade notice, got excited and ready to install, and then got the opps, sorry notice. Hmmmm Friday the 13th. I will upgrade anyway, money well spent. Vectric, can you throw us a bone :roll:
Jim
by Jim_Nestor
Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Laser info
Replies: 1
Views: 1182

Laser info

Does anyone have any experience or opinions about this product?
https://www.endurance-lasers.com/produc ... uous-power
Thanks in advance
by Jim_Nestor
Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Sign board
Replies: 10
Views: 3789

Re: Sign board

This stuff at big orange works for me
Jim
by Jim_Nestor
Wed Jul 17, 2019 2:56 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Identify Font
Replies: 7
Views: 3020

Re: Identify Font

Give them a call, find out who made their sign, call them and ask about font
Jim

https://www.finduslocal.com/building-ma ... and-lumber
by Jim_Nestor
Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Help with spindle indicator
Replies: 3
Views: 1801

Help with spindle indicator

Hello all, I have been using a “loud” router on my CNC for many years and am accustomed to the noise. Recently I bought and installed a water cooled spindle with a Huanyang VFD 110 volts 3 phase, which I love and it is VERY quiet. I find myself sometimes wondering if it is actually on, so I rigged u...
by Jim_Nestor
Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:36 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: New spindle
Replies: 8
Views: 3452

Re: New spindle

Thanks all. Had they correctly labeled the voltage I would not have been confused. That is a KEY bit of information
by Jim_Nestor
Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:14 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: New spindle
Replies: 8
Views: 3452

Re: New spindle

Thanks for the responses. I did get this back from one of the sellers but the 240 v rather than 110 v still has me baffled. Will let you all know when I hit the switch :roll:
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