http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/-t1.htm Discuss Anything Here Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:17:03 GMT 10 http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/13/33/05/12/toc_lo17.jpg http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/-t1.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/motors-t387.htm ddyke My son-in-law does household repairs and I haul stuff away for him and then scrap it. Here is the thing, we get plenty of motors, both AC and DC, and we also get metal. It buys my tools. Now here is the question; what type of motors should I keep? I have a fabulous looking DC treadmill motor in my shed. I would rather keep things than scrap -- price differential. What ratings range should I watch for? In the past year I have tossed maybe twenty motors. This week I picked up two more from ... General Discussion Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:17:03 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/motors-t387.htm#2580 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/motors-t387.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/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/general-discussion-f23/harbor-freight-vs-grizzly-t382.htm ddyke They look like the same products but with different price tags. The 3" rotary table appears to be exactly the same. Is there a difference other than seller's badge? General Discussion Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:18:10 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/harbor-freight-vs-grizzly-t382.htm#2529 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/harbor-freight-vs-grizzly-t382.htm 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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-f23/3d-cad-users-t334.htm steve How many of you do solid modeling to feed into CNC machining vs. writing code 'manually'?

I'm a regular with Solidworks, and trying to learn some more surfacing techniques.

-steve]]> General Discussion Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:45:18 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/3d-cad-users-t334.htm#2135 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/3d-cad-users-t334.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/how-to-get-rid-of-gasoline-smell-t272.htm Jeff_Birt Hi guys, I got a really good deal on a work bench like these, from Craigs List. It is a 5' long by 30" deep model with a masonite over a hardwood core for the top. Besides a 3" square hole in the top and the stench of stale gas (some gas soaked into the top.) it is in great shape and was a steal for $25, and it will make a good home for a Taig lathe and mill. I've been doing some Googling for getting the gas smell out of wood and have not come up with much that seems like ... General Discussion Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:19:55 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/how-to-get-rid-of-gasoline-smell-t272.htm#1528 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/how-to-get-rid-of-gasoline-smell-t272.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/coolant-type-t330.htm steve
The mill came with a nice little warning card about water based coolants corroding the ways and damaging the spindle, what's the normal reaction to this statement from Taig?

thanks.

-steve]]> General Discussion Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:49:43 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/coolant-type-t330.htm#2099 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/coolant-type-t330.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/mill-variant-t305.htm rkernell
Has anyone attempted this type of project?

Rick]]> General Discussion Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:15:41 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/mill-variant-t305.htm#1826 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/mill-variant-t305.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/sharpening-lathe-bits-t326.htm DaveDu I was just wondering if anyone uses a standalone grinding wheel to sharpen lathe bits, particularly carbide bits. I have heard of people chucking up a grinding wheel into the lathe and sharpening that way, but it seems messy. Especially with the clean up after, making sure the lathe bed is free from all the abrasive material etc. I know of a very good standalone grinder for knives called a Tormek. http://www.tormek.com/en/ I have a local supplier that has them. I was wondering if it ... General Discussion Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:45:31 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/sharpening-lathe-bits-t326.htm#2022 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/sharpening-lathe-bits-t326.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/cnc-probe-and-other-programs-for-sale-t322.htm blmartech Well most of you know i offer some cad files for free on my site, I have been working on something a little different, I looked around on the web and it appears no one else is doing this. I have put together a package with detailed instructions in pdf form with pictures, material list, program and assembly instructions ready to run on a cnc. I am also working on several others (robotic arm, motorcycle inspection sticker plates, triggers and more) starting next week or the following i am going ... General Discussion Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:26:19 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/cnc-probe-and-other-programs-for-sale-t322.htm#1984 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/cnc-probe-and-other-programs-for-sale-t322.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/how-post-photographs-t324.htm rkernell
Rick]]> General Discussion Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:05:47 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/how-post-photographs-t324.htm#1989 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/how-post-photographs-t324.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/gear-ratio-t323.htm thumper On a side note Ive received my stepper box from Jeff Birt and Im about 7 hours away from where my mill is.So its not going together any time soon but it sure is pretty.]]> General Discussion Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:04:22 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/gear-ratio-t323.htm#1985 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/gear-ratio-t323.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/how-about-a-chat-session-wed-t321.htm Admin
Wed 5:00 Pacific time

For you new Members there is a Chat Box on the Home page when Logged on....Just Log into chat and type....Pretty straight forward]]> General Discussion Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:10:36 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/how-about-a-chat-session-wed-t321.htm#1973 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/how-about-a-chat-session-wed-t321.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/aluminum-heat-sink-adhesive-t310.htm fretsman Well I ran my first real "production" job on my little Taig Lathe the other day and the motor will definitely need some cooling to help keep her cool. Made up some aluminum heatsinks but does anyone know if this thermal epoxy will be strong enough to handle the vibration of a motor? The aluminum heatsinks will be epoxied to an aluminum sleeve that I have over the motor. I believe I'm going to add an 80mm fan as well. http://www.directron.com/silverad.html Thanks for any ... General Discussion Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:50:26 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/aluminum-heat-sink-adhesive-t310.htm#1859 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/aluminum-heat-sink-adhesive-t310.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/sneak-peak-new-4-axis-drive-box-t312.htm Jeff_Birt I thought I would post some photos of a four axis drive ox that I have been working on for a few months now. A lot of research and testing has gone into the choice of components and their layout inside the case. The case measures about 10" x 10" x 4" which vented top and bottom. It employs the venerable Gecko G540 and a 320W 48V MeanWell power supply, two 48V relays, and has a built spot for the SmoothStepper. All the lines for the VFD and Limit switch inputs are brought out to ... General Discussion Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:06:27 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/sneak-peak-new-4-axis-drive-box-t312.htm#1882 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/sneak-peak-new-4-axis-drive-box-t312.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/enclosure-t300.htm rkernell
Rick]]> General Discussion Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:39:52 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/enclosure-t300.htm#1785 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/enclosure-t300.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/forum-help-needed-t296.htm Admin
I Need Someone to Help with Admin Duties, Someone that is Forum Savy to help fix the little Quirks in the Forum Software....

Or

if Someone would like to take it over to make it a Real Forum, I am willing to just hand you over the Keys

Let me know ASAP]]> General Discussion Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:22:42 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/forum-help-needed-t296.htm#1706 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/forum-help-needed-t296.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/post-your-known-quirks-with-the-site-here-t297.htm Admin
Blmartech and Jeff Birt are looking over the site to help with any Bugs

Let us Know what areas that may need attention.....thanks]]> General Discussion Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:53:45 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/post-your-known-quirks-with-the-site-here-t297.htm#1731 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/post-your-known-quirks-with-the-site-here-t297.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/keyless-drill-chuck-and-arbor-t294.htm steve
what is everyone else using?]]> General Discussion Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:33:01 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/keyless-drill-chuck-and-arbor-t294.htm#1684 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/keyless-drill-chuck-and-arbor-t294.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/so-what-are-you-guys-up-to-t277.htm Jeff_Birt
I have had my shop torn up trying to rearrange things and make more room to work, not to mention we 'had' to remodel the laundry room before getting the new washer/dryer.

So what are you guys up to?

Anybody up for a chat this weekend?]]> General Discussion Thu, 07 May 2009 13:53:11 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/so-what-are-you-guys-up-to-t277.htm#1563 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/so-what-are-you-guys-up-to-t277.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/taig-lathe-versus-hf-lathe-t282.htm rkernell I am having problems with the Harbor Freight 7x10 lathe that I bought before I knew any better. I chatters like crazy if I don't follow the littany of things that you shouldn't do with these machines. Using my Taig mill, I am in the process of machining a new gib out of brass using dimensions that should fill the gib area in the compound slide. If this doesn't work, I am thinking of gettting a Taig lathe to do precision turning and use the H. F. do do threading and other tasks. The question ... General Discussion Sat, 23 May 2009 04:17:13 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/taig-lathe-versus-hf-lathe-t282.htm#1612 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/taig-lathe-versus-hf-lathe-t282.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/can-i-make-a-request-for-the-forum-please-make-links-underlined-t285.htm Hirudin osts. As far as I can tell at the moment they are the same color as the rest of the text and are not underlined making them impossible to spot unless you mouse over all the text.

I would make them the standard blue and underlined myself, but something else (anything) would also work.]]> General Discussion Mon, 25 May 2009 12:34:19 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/can-i-make-a-request-for-the-forum-please-make-links-underlined-t285.htm#1630 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/can-i-make-a-request-for-the-forum-please-make-links-underlined-t285.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/5-inches-more-travel-on-x-axis-t271.htm Admin I Needed a couple more inches in X on my mill to make a New Motorcycle Part Guys have been wanting, so I called Taig today and Ordered a New X Leadscrew with everything attached except Motor Mount..... only $60 for 5 more inches of X.....A Steal if you ask me This way I can use up the Entire Bed on the Mill.....I plan to put a 2 1/2 inch block under the Stop on the right side.. Woo Hoo....can't wait.. General Discussion Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:29:26 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/5-inches-more-travel-on-x-axis-t271.htm#1525 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/5-inches-more-travel-on-x-axis-t271.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/feedback-request-new-taig-parts-page-t276.htm Jeff_Birt Hello everyone! I had to move everything over to a new shopping cart system as the vendor I was using decided to not offer that service anymore. The bad news was that it was a lot of work to redo everything for another cart system. The good news is that the new system gives me a lot more flexibility. One thing that has always bugged me was trying to find parts for the machines. Looking through several pages of parts for the right one really stinks. So, I took the exploded view and made the ... General Discussion Sun, 03 May 2009 15:48:00 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/feedback-request-new-taig-parts-page-t276.htm#1557 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/feedback-request-new-taig-parts-page-t276.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/hand-held-laser-tach-for-rpm-reading-t145.htm Admin
Just wondering how Accurate one might be...?

]]> General Discussion Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:58:57 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/hand-held-laser-tach-for-rpm-reading-t145.htm#652 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/hand-held-laser-tach-for-rpm-reading-t145.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/free-drill-chuck-adapter-t269.htm Jeff_Birt I was cleaning up some stuff at work today and came across some left overs from one research groups project with Black&Decker. They were looking at ways to ways to make more prats common among their small battery powered tools. I found a couple drill chucks that were left from various (new)drills they had taken apart. I was able to remove the chuck from one of the output shafts; kind of a cheap chuck though. Then I notice that if I pressed the drive gear off the shaft the output bearing ... General Discussion Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:28:36 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/free-drill-chuck-adapter-t269.htm#1516 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/free-drill-chuck-adapter-t269.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/personal-gallery-access-t265.htm fretsman
What's up with the personal galleries? I don't see how to get into mine to uploads pics anymore?

Thanks,
Dave]]> General Discussion Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:14:06 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/personal-gallery-access-t265.htm#1492 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/personal-gallery-access-t265.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/clamping-kits-and-equipment-t237.htm rkernell I have just recieved my Taig mill and I need to build up equipment to begin learning to mill. It seems to me that clamping the material to the bed is a really critical part of good milling. What clamping equipment should I have? General Discussion Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:23:19 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/clamping-kits-and-equipment-t237.htm#1321 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/clamping-kits-and-equipment-t237.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/coolant-or-no-coolant-what-is-the-answer-t249.htm rkernell I am trying to get reasonably "edjumekated" about milling before I begin using my Taig mill. It seems that there are as many differing opinoins about whether or not to use coolant systems for milling as there are people exressing them. As of right now, I plan on running the CNC ready mill manually to become proficient, machining 6061 and acetyl, then going to CNC. I have purchased HSS and carbide end mills and I think that I have an idea of the differences in thier use, e.i. rpm ... General Discussion Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:23:49 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/coolant-or-no-coolant-what-is-the-answer-t249.htm#1385 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/coolant-or-no-coolant-what-is-the-answer-t249.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/milliing-vises-t251.htm rkernell I have the little vise that came with the 2019 mill and it is good, but I would like to have something that might have a little more flexibility in clamping angles. Any recommendations from the group? General Discussion Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:52:06 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/milliing-vises-t251.htm#1407 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/milliing-vises-t251.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/need-help-taig-pulleys-t245.htm MLP F1
Thanks

Marty]]> General Discussion Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:25:00 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/need-help-taig-pulleys-t245.htm#1371 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/need-help-taig-pulleys-t245.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/coolant-t254.htm swhite
Steve]]> General Discussion Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:16:14 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/coolant-t254.htm#1414 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/coolant-t254.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/shuttle-pro-2-t252.htm swhite
Steve]]> General Discussion Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:01:52 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/shuttle-pro-2-t252.htm#1408 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/shuttle-pro-2-t252.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/satco-supply-s-closeout-tools-t247.htm swhite I just purchased a bunch of end mills from these people on ebay, they had 100 D/E 1/8" HSS end mills for $35.00, they have a bunch of carbide bits to and they like to sell in bulk when they can, I spoke to David at Satco and he said that he would send me a list of tooling that isn't listed on ebay and about 50% less than wholesale so if you guys want me to post any of it when he sends it I will, I also told David that they should contribute to the give aways on our site, anyway if you need ... General Discussion Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:16:47 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/satco-supply-s-closeout-tools-t247.htm#1377 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/satco-supply-s-closeout-tools-t247.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/cad-cam-question-t250.htm swhite I am learning my BobCad V23 software right now, to be honest I have never used any Cad/Cam software so I am on a quest to find out all of the info I can from the people that this is 2nd nature to. I do a lot of work on guns, that has been my hobby for years so that is 2nd nature to me. I want to be able to build my own rear sites and misc parts for my AR15's and 1911's, I found some 3D solid models that were free to download and use as long as you never charged anyone else to use them, the young ... General Discussion Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:06:42 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/cad-cam-question-t250.htm#1392 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/cad-cam-question-t250.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/only-3-more-drawing-prizes-t240.htm Admin
as of right now our Grand Prize Drawing will be for The Dolphin Partmaster Pro Software on April 10]]> General Discussion Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:24:54 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/only-3-more-drawing-prizes-t240.htm#1340 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/only-3-more-drawing-prizes-t240.htm http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/anyone-one-up-for-another-chat-t231.htm Jeff_Birt I was wondering if anyone would be up for another chat session? Maybe Friday or Saturday evening? General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:22:11 GMT http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/anyone-one-up-for-another-chat-t231.htm#1288 http://taigownersclub.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f23/anyone-one-up-for-another-chat-t231.htm