http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:14:41 GMT 10 http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/13/33/05/12/toc_lo17.jpg http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/feed/? http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/where-are-you-t345.htm steve
I'm in Massachusetts, just a few miles south of Boston. Anyone else in New England?
Where is everyone located?]]> General Discussion Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:46:12 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/where-are-you-t345.htm#2228 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/where-are-you-t345.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/carbide-or-hss-t140.htm Mark Scrivener
Recently I've noticed photos of people using carbide tipped tools in Taig and other small lathes. What is the verdict? Do the carbide tools offer a significant advantage on these small machines? I seem to recall being told that micro lathes didn't have the motor power or rigidity to benefit from carbide tools. Is there any truth to this?]]> Taig Manual Lathe Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:39:41 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/carbide-or-hss-t140.htm#589 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/carbide-or-hss-t140.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/meshcam-t378.htm johnygoodwood just got myself a routout machine and must say an a engineer they are built very well
love the belt drive (use this idea in places like fords on transfer machines i install them)
just getting used to curve cut and mach3 but mesh cam is a nightmare any one is there any videos out there to learn from
i use solid works to draw many thanks john]]> Introduce Yourself Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:14:41 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/meshcam-t378.htm#2505 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/meshcam-t378.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/shars-t377.htm ddyke Ring and Run (UPS) left my vise on the porch. It was taken. Shars is standing behind my claim. I will deal with this company in the future. General Discussion Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:33:50 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/shars-t377.htm#2496 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/shars-t377.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/4-axis-t363.htm jes Programmed and cut my own design , models of wax for foundry.
(wedding-rings)
Thanks for look.
]]> Projects Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:47:04 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/4-axis-t363.htm#2407 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/4-axis-t363.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/long-time-listener-first-time-caller-t375.htm benedict Sorry about the subject. I couldn't resist. I've had a Taig lathe since early 2000, and a 4-axis CNC Taig mill since late 2000. I was pretty active on the Yahoo Taigtools forum for a number of years, but a whole series of changes in my life and my shop pulled me off the forum over the past few years. Because of progressive failures in my mill controller hardware, my mill has mostly been idle for the last year and a half. I'm in the process of converting my mill to using a Keling ... Introduce Yourself Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:49:49 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/long-time-listener-first-time-caller-t375.htm#2467 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/long-time-listener-first-time-caller-t375.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/older-taig-kelling-kl-g540-48-t374.htm benedict I've got a Kelling KL-G540-48 on order for my older Taig CNC mill. It's got the old dovetail ways on the Z axis rather than the new box ways, and the controller it started life with was the older quadrature drive controller rather than the newer step/dir controllers that are shipping now. The mill still has the original 200 oz-in steppers it came with, and this is what I'll be using with the G540. I'm reading through the Gecko drive threads here, and I've got the Gecko and the Kelling ... Gecko Drives Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:53:32 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/older-taig-kelling-kl-g540-48-t374.htm#2466 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/gecko-drives-f2/older-taig-kelling-kl-g540-48-t374.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/new-a2z-taig-extended-travel-table-t376.htm thumper 26" long,19+ inches of travel.
104-10-32 tapped tooling plate type holes
Fits Taig 2018,2019 or CNC mill.
Hard anodized and Teflon coated
Includes extended lead screw 320.00]]> Taig CNC Mill Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:10:54 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/new-a2z-taig-extended-travel-table-t376.htm#2471 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/new-a2z-taig-extended-travel-table-t376.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/vise-t371.htm ddyke
Dan]]> General Discussion Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:28:16 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/vise-t371.htm#2435 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/vise-t371.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/rotary-table-question-t373.htm ddyke What size do I want for a Taig MILL? I guess I am asking what is the maximum size that is usable? Also, I can see uses for it on the lathe. General Discussion Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:27:24 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/rotary-table-question-t373.htm#2459 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/rotary-table-question-t373.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/hi-t370.htm ddyke I am an on and off TAIG user for a couple of years. I have both the lathe and mill. The main use besides goofing off is to make slot cars. My questions are usually simple as my needs are such. I buy tools when I see a use beyond a one time a occasion. Introduce Yourself Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:24:21 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/hi-t370.htm#2434 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/hi-t370.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/welcome-to-the-taig-owners-club-f18/why-the-taig-owners-club-t76.htm Admin Hi I am Brian Bates from Lake Elsinore,ca Seeing that there was no Real Dedicated Forum for us Taig users besides the Yahoo Group I decided we Needed a Forum dedicated to the Taig Line.....Since this was Formed Cnc Zone has added a Taig specific forum and I think thats Great, I feel the More info we can get out on the Taig line the Better to help with new people coming in and also for you Veterans that have given so much info over the years.. Some have Said I just started this Forum ... Welcome to the Taig Owners Club Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:38:39 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/welcome-to-the-taig-owners-club-f18/why-the-taig-owners-club-t76.htm#204 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/welcome-to-the-taig-owners-club-f18/why-the-taig-owners-club-t76.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/fancy-looking-flashlight-t46.htm DaveDu Hi Folks, I am thinking about constructing a flashlight like the one in this link: http://www.gearcrave.com/buyers-guide/gadgets/lumencraft-gatlight-pupil-searing-space-power/ Although I am not going to go anywhere near titanium I am thinking of brass or aluminium (or both) to make it a bit easier on my Taigs. If anyone else is thinking of the same project (after seeing this), please post a thread and let me know where you would start, and any issues you could see cropping ... Projects Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:10:31 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/fancy-looking-flashlight-t46.htm#88 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/fancy-looking-flashlight-t46.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/a-few-new-videos-t372.htm Jeff_Birt Hi guys, A discussion came up on the Geckodrive Yahoo group the other day where Mariss was explaining the benefits of micro-stepping and how their stepper drives morph from 10x micro-stepping to full steps as the RPM increases. That provides all the benefits of smoothness that micro-stepping offers without a reduction in power. I shot a quick video of two Taig 2019s one has 1/2 step driver and the other a Gecko G540. The difference between the drives is even more apparent in person. Note ... General Discussion Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:38:27 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/a-few-new-videos-t372.htm#2453 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/a-few-new-videos-t372.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/cross-slide-dial-in-metric-t366.htm DaveDu Just wondering if anyone has converted their cross slide dial into metric. I am going to make a zero adjustable dial that I saw somewhere, and while I'm at it, I am going to make a new dial with a metric scale on it. If anyone hasn't done it, maybe you could throw me a few suggestions on the best way I would go about scaling the dial. I haven't actually made the dial part yet in the lathe, so I can make it slightly bigger or smaller than the imperial one that comes as standard. My main concern ... Taig Manual Lathe Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:45:03 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/cross-slide-dial-in-metric-t366.htm#2417 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/cross-slide-dial-in-metric-t366.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/dumpster-cnc-couplers-t369.htm thumper I don't care for the Taig factory couplers. Has anyone used the Dumpster cnc couplers? And if so he offers them in threaded or unthreaded versions,which did you use? Taig CNC Mill Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:15:07 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/dumpster-cnc-couplers-t369.htm#2433 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/dumpster-cnc-couplers-t369.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/g540-assembly-questions-t368.htm randyb47 I received my G540 and power supply today. It will be a couple of wks befor I can start assemble because my job takes me out of town.....bummer.....I want to make sure I have everything when I start and I have a couple questions. Am I correct in thinking that the SS will take the place of my current second parallel port plus I will still have the use of the ones thru the 540. should I purchase the terminal board along with the SS? should I purchase a charge pump. My current controller has a ... Taig CNC Mill Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:07:57 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/g540-assembly-questions-t368.htm#2431 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/g540-assembly-questions-t368.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/cnc-controller-update-t367.htm randyb47 Jeff Thank you for the reply, I don't know what size power supply I have now, it says "75v0 94vo then under that it has 9728 also U066w rev, and 150 micro F. I looked at the link you mentioned and it looks like I am going in the wrong direction with my update if you say my 2.4 amp motors should do the job, I have to go awful slow and thin or they will skip steps or stall. Im a little confused, what exactly is the smooth stepper everyone is talking about? is it part of the Gecko board? ... Taig CNC Mill Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:28:32 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/cnc-controller-update-t367.htm#2426 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/cnc-controller-update-t367.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/taig-with-power-feed-soon-t335.htm tonphil1960
Thanks Tony]]> General Discussion Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:12:33 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/taig-with-power-feed-soon-t335.htm#2143 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/taig-with-power-feed-soon-t335.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/cad-design-sites-downloads-t348.htm tonphil1960
Thanks Tony]]> General Discussion Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:27:10 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/cad-design-sites-downloads-t348.htm#2264 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/cad-design-sites-downloads-t348.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/a-good-deal-from-paypal-t365.htm Jeff_Birt Hi guys, I just got a notice from PayPal that they are now offering their 'Bill me Later' service on all checkouts through PayPal. The introductory offer sound pretty decent: $25 rebate and 90 days same as cash (watch out for the interest charges if you go past 90 days though!) More info here: https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/marketingweb?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=marketing_us/ppbml25off90diwB I just thought I would mention it as if you pay if off before the 90 days is up ... General Discussion Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:36:25 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/a-good-deal-from-paypal-t365.htm#2413 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/a-good-deal-from-paypal-t365.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/dear-admin-t364.htm Bryan
If yo EVER decide to sell this let me know, please!




Thanks ]]> Taig Manual Lathe Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:35:45 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/dear-admin-t364.htm#2409 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/dear-admin-t364.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/cool-things-you-made-for-your-taig-f17/making-your-own-cutters-t362.htm Dean W Hi all; I make a few types of cutters for the lathe and mill. Mostly things that cost too much, or something that needs to fit a certain job. (I don't make end mills when they're only $5!). I've been doing things like the counter bore above for quite some time, but until now haven't written up a page specifically about tool making. I recently needed a new #10 counter bore and this time I took pics and wrote up a quick page on the particulars. If you're interested ... Cool Things you made for your Taig Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:45 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/cool-things-you-made-for-your-taig-f17/making-your-own-cutters-t362.htm#2405 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/cool-things-you-made-for-your-taig-f17/making-your-own-cutters-t362.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/cool-things-you-made-for-your-taig-f17/di-stand-for-the-head-stock-t360.htm Dean W Hi all; No paying work coming in 'til Friday, so I made something that's been on my shop "to do" list for about 10 years. Really, 10 years, at least! I'd been using an old surface gauge to hold my dial indicators and DTI's for years and years, and every time it's a hassle. It always is when trying to use something for other than what it's made for. Anyway, I finally got around to making this little setup for holding my indicators on the lathe head stock. It will fit on the ... Cool Things you made for your Taig Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:46:58 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/cool-things-you-made-for-your-taig-f17/di-stand-for-the-head-stock-t360.htm#2388 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/cool-things-you-made-for-your-taig-f17/di-stand-for-the-head-stock-t360.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/engraving-glass-t361.htm DaveDu I was thinking of another of the 'many' projects I hope to do someday, and was wondering if anyone has chucked up a diamond bit into a collet on the mill and tried engraving glass? The glass I was thinking of is standard sheet glass (probably toughened) (10mm?) I am assuming very light cuts. Glass would be held in with cardboard or rubber between clamps and table. Also clamps not tightened down hard. Plenty of lubricant. High RPM on spindle. Anything else you guys can think of??? Has ... Taig CNC Mill Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/engraving-glass-t361.htm#2393 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-mill-f1/engraving-glass-t361.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/for-sale-wanted-f20/tiag-lathe-for-metal-working-t359.htm Bryan Looking for a nice small taig lathe (or other) in Canada that I can pry from your cold clutches. Want to work on some small steam engine parts. So if you have a small lathe lying around and want to get rid of it, drop me a note. I can do PayPal to ensure the money gets to where it has to promptly. Others here can vouch for the fact I pay promptly . Bryan For Sale/Wanted Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:04:00 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/for-sale-wanted-f20/tiag-lathe-for-metal-working-t359.htm#2383 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/for-sale-wanted-f20/tiag-lathe-for-metal-working-t359.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/milling-with-the-lathe-t337.htm tonphil1960
Tony]]> Taig Manual Lathe Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:40:32 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/milling-with-the-lathe-t337.htm#2151 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/milling-with-the-lathe-t337.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/encosure-chip-pan-t336.htm tonphil1960
Tony]]> Taig Manual Lathe Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:35:17 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/encosure-chip-pan-t336.htm#2147 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/encosure-chip-pan-t336.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/ok-washer-to-true-the-chuck-t357.htm tonphil1960
Thanks Tony]]> Taig Manual Lathe Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:18:21 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/ok-washer-to-true-the-chuck-t357.htm#2365 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/ok-washer-to-true-the-chuck-t357.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/maintenance-procedues-t353.htm steve
I have very few hours on my Taig Mill so far so I have not really ran into this yet. However, my Seig 7x14 lathe seems to need constant attention to keep it running smoothly.]]> General Discussion Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:22:49 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/maintenance-procedues-t353.htm#2323 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/maintenance-procedues-t353.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/alibre-cam-f26/users-of-alibre-cam-t358.htm Admin I got a request for an Alibre CAM forum...Here you go guys, post your Alibre CAM questions or Answers here......Enjoy Alibre CAM Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:16:41 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/alibre-cam-f26/users-of-alibre-cam-t358.htm#2369 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/alibre-cam-f26/users-of-alibre-cam-t358.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/tool-bit-height-t356.htm tonphil1960 How critical is having the tool bit on center ? I have read different things about setting the tool bit slightly below for certain materials. This info did not pertain to Taigs but in general turning. If I am correct the center never changes, why is the tool bit not at center to begin with ? Anyway, I have 2 tool posts ready to go with a left cutting bit and a round nose, shimmed with brass sheeting, I shimmed the bits exactly to the center of the tailstock dead center, I guess ... General Discussion Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:52:41 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/tool-bit-height-t356.htm#2353 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/tool-bit-height-t356.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-lathe-f3/stepper-motor-drive-controller-t355.htm rkernell
Rick Kernell]]> Taig CNC Lathe Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:45:10 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-lathe-f3/stepper-motor-drive-controller-t355.htm#2349 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-cnc-lathe-f3/stepper-motor-drive-controller-t355.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/a-toy-for-boys-t354.htm Dean W


Dean
Projects]]> Projects Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:41:17 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/a-toy-for-boys-t354.htm#2331 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/a-toy-for-boys-t354.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/never-forget-t352.htm fretsman
Dave


]]> General Discussion Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:04:54 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/never-forget-t352.htm#2322 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/never-forget-t352.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/hey-there-t349.htm phoglite Hi everyone! I've just stumbled onto this forum - didn't know there was anything dedicated to taig machine owners until now - very cool. I purchased a taig cnc mill a couple years ago but had issues getting things running early on and was too busy to spend much time with it until recently. I picked up a taig lathe from Nick over at cartertools.com (awesome customer service) and am just getting up to speed. Thanks to the admin for setting up this site - I look forward to learning with everyone ... Introduce Yourself Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:12:35 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/hey-there-t349.htm#2284 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/hey-there-t349.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/made-it-into-the-8020-catalog-t347.htm fretsman
Check it out, go here: http://www.8020.net and click on "80/20 Stuff Vol. 4" when it finishes loading, go to page 33.

Dave]]> General Discussion Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:56:20 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/made-it-into-the-8020-catalog-t347.htm#2257 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/made-it-into-the-8020-catalog-t347.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/gift-for-the-wife-t351.htm Bryan This is a rough copy of something I have seen before and influenced by the "early Christmas gifts" I saw earlier. It is machined out of Corian Plastic also but with the surface finish very fine it almost feels like soapy bone. Bryan only bad part was I broke my bit after this by rapiding it into a clamp while not paying close attention, and starring at the finished work, pout, now i have to find a place that sells engraving bits and takes Pay-Pal By ... Projects Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:22:54 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/gift-for-the-wife-t351.htm#2319 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/gift-for-the-wife-t351.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/dial-indicators-t350.htm tonphil1960
Tony]]> Taig Manual Lathe Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:29:33 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/dial-indicators-t350.htm#2306 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/dial-indicators-t350.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/new-project-for-the-shop-t329.htm fretsman Just thought I'd share a new project that I'm coming up with that will be a great additon (read: TOY) to the shop. I'm still very much in the early stages but it "should" work out to the travel specs as: X = 36" Y = 24" z = 4-5" These aren't cast in stone but it looks feasable with the parts I already have. It's not finished yet but I have it drawn up to give you an idea of what it will look like. It's pretty much the same as every other 3 axis CNC Router but ... General Discussion Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:53:17 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/new-project-for-the-shop-t329.htm#2047 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/new-project-for-the-shop-t329.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/some-early-xmas-gifts-t339.htm fretsman I've been working on a couple of gifts (pendants) for my wife and daughter and thought I'd share. They're made from Corian and this stuff is really fun to work with and it has that nice vintage glow like ivory. For scale, the jump ring hole is .062. For my daughter, the guitar pick. She's not a guitar player but a rocker at heart for sure. For my wife, the oval pendant and it's the #27 intertwined and mirrored with a some engravings all around the edge. The #27 is just a little "inside" ... Projects Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:36:28 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/some-early-xmas-gifts-t339.htm#2161 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/some-early-xmas-gifts-t339.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/finally-t293.htm steve My Taig arrived last week while i was traveling for work and last night i unboxed it and made my first cuts with it. I'm really pleased with the quality and the feel for such a small machine. I told my wife to come into my 'workshop' to check out the mill and she had to take a few looks until she could actually find it, so either she was expecting a Bridgeport or my room is a mess! I plan on moving to CNC, hopefully this year, and sooner rather than later. -steve Introduce Yourself Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:29:06 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/finally-t293.htm#1683 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/finally-t293.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/taig-lathe-and-motor-mounting-jeff-t340.htm tonphil1960
Thanks Tony]]> Taig Manual Lathe Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:43:20 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/taig-lathe-and-motor-mounting-jeff-t340.htm#2188 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/taig-manual-lathe-f6/taig-lathe-and-motor-mounting-jeff-t340.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/just-wanted-to-say-hello-t325.htm crackerfactory03 ...and introduce myself. My name is Curtis (from PA) and I have been a machining hobbyist for about 12 years now. I bought the Taig mill (manual) and lathe a couple years back to do small work on (I also have a very old 1939 Sheldon Metalworker for the "bigger stuff"). I do the usual steam driven engines on a small scale and I like the Taig for that sort of stuff. Also, I have a "thing" for the small cantilevered bed lathes like the Taig and Cowell"s (tho I don't own ... Introduce Yourself Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:40:16 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/just-wanted-to-say-hello-t325.htm#2017 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f4/just-wanted-to-say-hello-t325.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/new-4-axis-stepper-drive-system-now-available-t346.htm Jeff_Birt Hi folks, I released a sneak peak of this several weeks ago and I'm pleased to now say that the STDR-4C is now officially released (although I've sold several already through word-of-mouth). http://soigeneris.com/CNCPartsPage4.aspx I've copied the specs below. The goal for this product was to make a solid, dependable stepper drive system that uses top-quality components while maintaining a very good bang-for-your-buck factor. It is available in both a USB and LPT interface ... General Discussion Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:37:09 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/new-4-axis-stepper-drive-system-now-available-t346.htm#2230 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/new-4-axis-stepper-drive-system-now-available-t346.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/interested-in-a-variable-speed-spindle-kit-t278.htm Jeff_Birt I have been researching various ways to add a variable speed spindle motor to the Taig mill, both the manual version and the CNC mill. One of the drawbacks to the mill is having to change the belt ratio and the difficulty of keeping it aligned properly. I looked into various 56C frame motors to replace the existing motor in the stock location but came back to the fact that we would still be left with a huge motor hanging off the side of the machine, and likely the same hassle with belt alignment. My ... General Discussion Fri, 08 May 2009 05:34:45 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/interested-in-a-variable-speed-spindle-kit-t278.htm#1565 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/interested-in-a-variable-speed-spindle-kit-t278.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/mill-programming-basics-f15/internet-class-t344.htm thumper Hello guys, I'm on the road working and have taken some community college night classes. One is precision instruments,and the other is basic milling.The instructor suggested I take a internet class on cnc milling. It's all centered on the Haas Controls. Will this class help me at all? I plan on using Mach3 and maybe CamBam like Jeff has recommended. Mill Programming Basics Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:59:23 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/mill-programming-basics-f15/internet-class-t344.htm#2225 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/mill-programming-basics-f15/internet-class-t344.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/mill-programming-basics-f15/guide-to-basic-cnc-programming-t11.htm Admin Preparatory Words Some G words alter the state of the machine so that it changes from cutting straight lines to cutting arcs. Other G words cause the interpretation of numbers as millimeters rather than inches. While still others set or remove tool length or diameter offsets. Most of the G words tend to be related to motion or sets of motions. Table 4 lists the currently available g words. Table 4 G Code List G0 rapid positioning G1 linear interpolation G2 circular/helical interpolation ... Mill Programming Basics Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:27:24 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/mill-programming-basics-f15/guide-to-basic-cnc-programming-t11.htm#11 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/mill-programming-basics-f15/guide-to-basic-cnc-programming-t11.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/native-symbol-t343.htm Bryan Ok, DAVE....... not to sound like twitter or anything..... I got a lovely image from one of you, thank-you, and I have since refined the drawing, coded it and cut it... Here is the result in ALUMINUM..... now if ANY OF YOU have a good source of 60deg or 90 deg cutters in a 0.250" diameter cutter with tough points as I tend to cut with mainly the points for carving designs. in various materials. This one will be blown up later and put on a Paddle or a pipe (shrunk) ... Projects Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:37:45 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/native-symbol-t343.htm#2214 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/projects-f11/native-symbol-t343.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/cool-things-you-made-for-your-taig-f17/really-it-was-a-boring-project-t342.htm Dean W Hi all; Finished up a little boring head I've been working on the last weeknahalf or so. This is from a set of drawings by Steven Campbell. There is a link to the prints on my web page for this build, if you want to check them out. It's quite short so doesn't take up too much space between the spindle and the bed. Screws right on the spindle nose. Web page for the boring head is here: Boring Head Index to other projects here: Shop Projects Dean Cool Things you made for your Taig Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:57:52 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/cool-things-you-made-for-your-taig-f17/really-it-was-a-boring-project-t342.htm#2207 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/cool-things-you-made-for-your-taig-f17/really-it-was-a-boring-project-t342.htm