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2/19/2020 13:51:22RomasxpHi, about rotary table - good job. My question is do you checked max speed (frequency) of continuous mode? I'm getting some additional noise on drive on max speed. After pressing button to stop this noise disappear, motor still running some time at the same speed and after some time starting to slow down. When set to lower max speed noise still there, only starting to slow down immediately. Do you have some noise (interrupts) in continuous rotation?
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2/19/2020 13:51:11RomasxpHi, about rotary table - good job. My question is do you checked max speed (frequency) of continuous mode? I'm getting some additional noise on drive on max speed. After pressing button to stop this noise disappear, motor still running some time at the same speed and after some time starting to slow down. When set to lower max speed noise still there, only starting to slow down immediately. Do you have some noise (interrupts) in continuous rotation?
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2/19/2020 4:53:22Peter HeldThank you very much for your Arduino Rotary Table scetch. Perfect job!
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2/8/2020 12:51:10kajeWayne - I paid $550 for the pantograph and all the stuff that came with it (plus the cost of driving to Illinois and back to pick it up). I did take it apart partially to move it - really the only way to get it into my shop.
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2/7/2020 12:16:43WayneJust wondering what you paid at auction for your Gorton Pantograph 3-z?
It appears I have the same unit. Mine is all in working order, literally 400 lbs of tooling, dies and spares. Not really needing a pantograph, and was wondering about selling it to get a more conventional mill. The price was "RIGHT" on mine so almost anything would be a bonus.
By your pictures it looks as though you disassembled it to move it. That would've been literally a ton easier, but was under a considerable time restraint! Completely flattened 3 movers dollies, this thing is a beast.
Wayne.
Offroaddreamer@yahoo.com
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1/22/2020 22:10:54JimOn your shaper page the feed gear drawings are throwing a 404 error. Came here from the shaper group on group.io. Thanks for posting these drawings.
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4/1/2019 19:46:44kajeRick - I think the photo links are still working, although there were some Google "gadgets" on some pages that are broken (slowly cleaning these up). Can you point me to a specific page where you had a problem?
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3/31/2019 19:05:53Rick WatsonBuild - Electronic Indexing Head
The links to the photos don't work because links to picasaweb.google.com don't work anymore. I think you can change the links to somewhere in photos.google.com. This may be helpful: http://googlephotos.blogspot.com/?hl=en_US
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2/27/2019 10:36:32Hilary ScottWhat a great resource page! Thank you for compiling this information. I would like to suggest our silver soldering supplies category pages and/or tutorial articles for your Soldering, Brazing section. The link below is a portal to both product pages and article content. Thank you for your consideration.

https://www.halsteadbead.com/info/jewelry-soldering
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1/31/2019 21:11:49kajeJorgo - thanks for the heads up. I have fixed the problem with the Arduino indexing head page.
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1/30/2019 20:08:52JorgoThere seems to be some problem on the page for the Arduino indexing head.
Google refuses to show the page relating (I think) to the materials list.
I had signed in but it made no difference.

Firstly it said ...support.google.com refused to connect


Anf then, Google Sheets, we're sorry, this document is not published.
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1/31/2018 14:40:13kajeIan - thanks for your comments. The JOG selection is actually in microsteps; my thinking was that I would need to be able to move as little as one microstep if I wanted exact positioning. So A = 1 microstep, B= 5% of full rotation, C=10% of full rotation - this should allow movement to any possible position without too many button presses. However, I don't think I factored in the use of gear ratios, so I'll take a fresh look at this. I'm going to be making some more code revisions in any case. You've given me something to think about - much appreciated.
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1/30/2018 14:24:44IanHello. Not sure how I found your excellent site. It all started by my first dabble into Arduino controller for my rotary table. I downloaded the original one ,your ref 3,which worked fine for 200 steps table ratio 90 but not when I wanted 400 steps & 90 ratio.
I downloaded your version and it works very well. My only comment is the JOG selection, if I understand it correctly you can jog in increments of.01* or 18* may be increments of .01*..1*.1* and 10* would be more useful.
Any way thanks for sharing this project.
Regards Ian
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12/14/2017 22:15:44bfkThanks. That makes sense, no point building something that's too tight to rotate. As soon as it's warm enough to work in the basement again I'm going to get started on this.
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12/10/2017 15:10:30kajeTo bfk: It's been a while since I built this (and I gifted it to someone so I no longer have it), but I think 1.75" is correct for the shaft length. Your math is correct, but you need to add a little bit to the length to allow for free rotation. If you "squeeze" all the rotating parts together you'll get too much friction against the bearing insert. Good luck with your build.
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12/9/2017 2:13:17bfkI think it's great that you share all your drawings, a real help to those of us just getting started. Thank you.
I've been looking at the Finger Engine drawings and I'm confused by the length of the shaft, you call out 1.75, but that seems too long---flywheel is 0.563, bearing insert is 0.75, the crankshaft is 0.25. I make that 1.563, not 1.75. I suspect I'm missing something, but I don't know what.
Can you enlighten a poor beginner. Thanks.
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2/1/2017 17:03:31BikerbobSir
I have purchased a simlair bandsaw as to yours and am interested in making the horizontal and vertical tables you detailed. I have attempted to download your PDF file and print it with no luck. Would it be possible for you to email me the PDF file direct
Email to Bikerbob@magma.ca
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5/2/2016 11:14:25kajeJohn - Thanks for the comment. I've had that tablesaw for more than 30 years, and it was old when I got it, so it's likely around the same vintage as yours. I see versions of this tablesaw frequently on the used market, and I always take a close look to see how they compare. I think about replacing it from time to time, but then I think, "Well, it does the job, and I don't do all that much woodworking anyway." Now that I think back on it, it's probably the first large power tool I ever owned.
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5/1/2016 16:58:40John MattisI have a Craftsman Table Saw that looks like yours.
I got it new in 1959 with the stand and 3/4 HP motor.
During the years I have modified it by making bolt table extensions, shortening the legs so it will roll under my work bench and making an adjustable caster for the front of the saw so it roles into place easily.
The motor finally failed, so I got a 1 HP motor from Grizzle.
John (john.mattis@gmail.com)
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3/6/2016 21:03:09maxThanks for this site and doing a great job of research. I have some of these sites in my black book of web sites but to have them and so much more on your site is excellent. Thanks again for all your research job well done.
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11/25/2015 12:35:51tbn501sre: your Mojave National Preserve Map link: <https://sites.google.com/site/lagadoacademy/miscellaneous-projects/mojave-desert-map>

see <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojave_phone_booth> and <http://deuceofclubs.com/moj/mojave.htm> for some little-known but interesting facts... .
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11/16/2015 13:40:05ke6bnlI have the microscope like that and some how got the driver to work on the computer, but also purchased a usb to micro usb for the phone and it works great on the phone. Unbelievable job on the build
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10/20/2015 8:44:27kajejb: Your comment about the gear is well taken. I think the original author (who I am quoting) was attempting to relate metric to Imperial nomenclature. I'm still learning about gears myself, so I missed this. Your comment is much appreciated - I'll update the page with a corrective note.

Thanks
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10/20/2015 8:44:16kajejb: Your comment about the gear is well taken. I think the original author (who I am quoting) was attempting to relate metric to Imperial nomenclature. I'm still learning about gears myself, so I missed this. Your comment is much appreciated - I'll update the page with a corrective note.

Thanks
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10/18/2015 5:45:35JohnHi Kevin, on the 9x20 "new lathe" page you say the Mod 1 gear has a DP of 1, ....

I think it should be more like, a Mod 1 gear has a DP equivalent to 25.4 pitch ...

A gear wheel with a DP of 1 would be about 20 feet in diameter

I really like your site, and the work you put into it, so I hope you take this as an offer to help....
It is not my intention to be-little your work.

Regards jb
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4/8/2015 13:33:04kaje (site owner)Terryt -

Check out the references at the bottom of the Webster page; the first reference includes a link to the build plans.

I will also be posting plans of my modifications - once I confirm that they actually work!
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4/7/2015 23:05:24TerrytHi:

Great build.

Do you know where I can get the plans for the Webster's?

Thanks,

Terryt
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4/2/2015 11:15:09kaje (site owner)I will update the Webster build pages in the next day or so with more information on the ignition system - still need some parts for this but I will include what I have so far.
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3/31/2015 10:04:47coombaThanks so much for putting this site up. I'm building my first IC engine, a Webster and this has help very much. Would you let me know the type of ignition coil and points that you used. there seems to be little information about this. Thank You
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2/18/2015 12:30:12ScottHello Kevin! I came across your profile on the hobby machinist. I too live in the K-zoo area (G & Sprinkle area) and am trying to learn more about machining. I also do some minor wood working projects with a friend. We've worked together to get a majority of the wood working tools we need, but I'm now looking at adding some machining capabilities as well--the two often intersect (wood working/machining).

If you're up for it, I'd love to buy you lunch somewhere and pick your brain a bit on what you've learned so far and what your working towards next. I plan on reviewing your project pages out of curiosity, pretty impressive record of recording your efforts to date!

Scott Below
scbelow@gmail.com
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1/22/2015 10:50:03kaje (site owner)Bill - thanks for your comment. When doing a restoration it's always tough to decide when to stop making "repairs" that remove history. One possible solution is to photograph the decoration and retain the history that way.
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1/17/2015 14:07:56BWMSBLDR1@Gmail.comI read your Toolbox Restoration article with considerable interest as I too have one of those leatherette covered boxes in tired condition. I had wondered just what to do with it as there was some decoration stamped into the covering. I am emboldened by the great results you achieved! Thanks from Bill in Boulder
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9/28/2014 10:56:01ariscatsTurning plastics:Very informative .Thank you
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6/11/2014 19:26:39kaje (site owner)To AnvilJack: Thanks for your kind comments.

As for the motor burn out on my mill, I think it had more to do with my inexperience at the time, than any deficiencies in the mill. I think the only real limitations on the mill is with the size of items that will fit in the work envelope. I routinely use 1" (25mm) end mills, and I don't think a larger face mill would be a problem. Of course, you can't take cuts as deeply as is possible with a larger mill, but that just means more passes. As for me, I simply don't have room for a larger mill, though I would love to have a Bridgeport or the like.

With respect to CAD, I would hesitate to make a list of preferences, as there are so many variables, and what may be good for one person may be a poor choice for another. For this reason my goal was to make people aware of what is available, and let them decide for themselves.
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6/10/2014 20:05:17AnvilJackI am enjoying this site.

Today I looked through your mill page. Nice rig. I wonder about the size, and noticed your motor burn out issue: how big should a small mill be?

My mill will use 72 mm face cutters, and run 25 mm cutters. Now, it takes up a lot of space, but I am afraid to downsize, not wanting to risk the over load issue.

I'll spend some more time soon to see how you have used your mill.

Fine site: well done.
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6/6/2014 19:47:50AnvilJackHi, thanks for the overview of free CAD software. I spent several weeks stumbling around trying to evaluate most of the tools you have summarised.

One thing that might help people in a similar position would be if you would add a list of preferences. If you were going to learn just one CAD program, which of those would you prefer?; which would be your top five, say?

Currently I have the view that many people prefer DraftSight. But I could be wrong. I have DraftSight, but have committed myself to TurboCAD, which I think is more useful and is quite affordable. But DraftSight was very tempting. DoubleCAD XT is also very interesting.

Anyway, thanks for your work.
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5/13/2014 10:03:06richardreal nice site sorry I have not found it sooner
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1/21/2014 13:05:29kajeReply to Todd: Thanks for the comment.

It does look similar to a Gerstner, but I don't know if it is one - I looked it over for a manufacturer's name but couldn't see one anywhere; can't say for sure one way or the other though. If it is a Gerstner, it's probably not one of their higher end models. It was originally covered with some kind of fake leather cloth; I don't know if Gerstner ever made a box like that, but they've been in business for a long time so who knows.

Anyway, the box has a lot of sentimental value, so to me it was worth the effort, as well as being a learning experience.
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1/19/2014 11:23:03ToddJust looking at your tool box restoration and I think it is a Gerstner I can't send you a file but I own one just like it that was bought new.

Todd
Ps. Looks just like a new box great job.
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1/19/2014 11:17:19ToddSuper page great to have a list for all this information, thank you for taking the time to put it all together.

Todd
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12/2/2013 9:09:00kajeMy error - I have added a link for the spreadsheet (look in the notes above the spreadsheet).
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12/2/2013 2:19:58v31joepalookI was looking for the link "Open Materials Cost Comparison" and could not find it for the spread sheet. Nice data
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10/31/2013 6:09:29RedbaronWhat a fantastic site. So much information in one place.
Thank you.
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10/22/2013 15:45:03BobUsed to own a '91 turbo, Sold it in 2004. looking to replace it...
Bob
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4/12/2013 9:03:51kajeAlan -

Great looking shop (and so clean and neat!). Wish I had that much space to work with. I think you'll enjoy working with the mini sized machines.

- kaje
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4/11/2013 11:48:36Harrzack (Alan R)Have just been going thru your site and enjoying it ALL! Now reading the "Tapered Saddle Gibs" topic. Not only is it a source of great ideas on doing this, but as a soon-to-be-newcomer to mini-machines it is very helpful to see the work in progress photos and the interactions and setups with the mill.

Here is a link to my OLD shop - gone around 1998:
http://www.sargasso-sea.net/seagal/oldshop/

I know the new machines will take a very light touch - but at least I can have them in this apartment!

=Alan R.
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1/3/2013 22:24:42testThis is a test comment. Guest commenting on google sites is a bit of a kludge because "normal" sites commenting also allows editing.
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