How do you turn off your spindle. When I unplug it and then replug in it won't start again. Thanks I can tell you how to turn off my spindle but I...

Check on the Configuration/Axis Setup tab for the A axis whether the axis is enabled or not (checkbox ticked). Doug

Yes, just press the Feed Hold button (on the right hand side above Cycle Stop) and turn off your spindle. No problem. Doug

I would be happy to do this Richard but I'm in Scotland. Nevertheless, feel free to PM me and we can discuss things via e-mail if you wish. I reall...

To be fair, the Kent CNC dust shoe does look good quality but it's far too expensive, especially now that the GBP/USD exchange rate is around 1.25. ...

Doug, I had to chuckle at your post, as you ALWAYS seem to be up to some interesting jig/fabrication. When I was in my carpentry apprenticeship (many...

Cheers Huff. I have had no serious interest so the card is back in the machine and the rotary table and tailstock in a box in my loft. There is eve...

coanda, I had no problems like this until recently when I connected my vacuum exhaust hose directly to a DIY dust shoe whereas previously I used th...

Some pictures after a degree of finishing with 180 grit abrasive paper:

Here is a vastly speeded up (15 x) video of me cutting the lower side of my Brian May Red Special guitar neck, Apologies for the presence of my Hobbit...

O.k. Frank. Let us know how you get on. Regards. Doug

The Z axis is the one people tend to have least problem with. Assuming that the top and bottom plates are aligned and the track rollers move freely...

I now believe that the reason this has just become a problem is because my previous setup included the section of anti static 24 mm i.d. hose supplied...

Nice job. Thanks for posting. Encouraging that you're making progress and not having mechanical tuning related issues. Doug

Thanks for your suggestions and comments Gerry and Peter. I'm reasonably satisfied with MeshCAM to be honest. I accept that .STL files consist of s...