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I built my CNC a few years back & has done quite a bit of work. It only uses one motor for the Y and it runs on "U" bearings running on 12mm diameter st/steel rod. It actually ended up being a lot stronger than I thought it would & it was the cheapest option. I recently started buying wood clock...

Hi all. Took a risk and bought a machinery switch off fleabay. Obviously, I didn't have a clue what I was buying or I wouldn't be here. Basically, I've bought a switch that has more connections than I have wires, I originally liked this particular switch as it has a latching emergency stop...

Hi all. Have a weird issue & wondered if anyone can help. I was given some cherry logs & took some bits when a tree fell during winds last year. They all start as normal biscuit colour with some orange/pinkish streaks, by the time I've finished turning all the heartwood has turned to black...

Hi all. Would I be stepping on any sponsors toes if I mentioned where I got mine from? Only wanted to share the info after searching on & off for ages looking for reasonably priced wheels & finally found them to my own spec. I'll wait to hear from a mod.

Hi all. I'm not a regular poster on this forum & recently losing my workshop & job didn't help. Anyway, got a better job & workshop & decided to try & do this modification that can be done professionally for around 800 quid. Although, I think you have too do most of the work anyway if you have...

Hi all. I've been around for a while on here doing some reading & now I have a few questions. I recently bought a 3 phase graduate & am in the process of doing it up, usual paint job, bearings & new phase inverter. It hasn't run at all yet as I need a new pulley but my question regards the...