Hmm.. I like the stronger motors and ballscrews, but a couple of things would concern me. The machine frame doesn't look as rigid as the Stepcraft 2,...

I use Sheetcam to generate my toolpaths - never used any of the Vectric stuff. This swivels the knife on the corners, which enables sharp corners etc...

I've done a lot of work with both the Stepcraft and Donek drag knives, and I would say Rory's right - a vacuum table is really the only way to go. ...

Check that no text input boxes are highlighted. It's not enough just for the jog panel to be visible, if UCCNC is expecting keyboard input anywhere th...

Hi all, Can anyone clarify for me what lubricant to use on the X, Y, Z threaded spindles? My machine is a 2/840 with brass (rather than plastic) s...

This is the UCCNC configuration I'm using. You need to connect the supplied D connector from the back of the HF spindle controller box to the match...

Do you mean UCCNC? If so, I can help (assuming it works the same way as the HF500).

So, I've found that with a medium or light payload (HF500 with Donek dragknife, or Stepcraft dragknife) my 840 (standard) appears to run rapids at 400...

BTW your SC V2 should be rated to take the weight of the Kress.

I have both the HF500 and the Kress. The Kress is more powerful (at the spindle) but a lot more noisy. The HF500 has the advantage that spindle peed ...

I'd really second the recommendation from david. You only read good things about the support given by stoneyCNC. So, if you expect or see the slightes...

Many thanks, I had tried the German pages in the mean time. I have also done a lot of online research and do think the 600 is big enough for my use....

I ordered two vac tables from them on 25th March, got an order confirmation but hadn't heard anything else or received anything. Chased by email on 5t...