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Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:10 AM
Sneak peak at my laser cutter cut out drawer
Here is a sneak peak on what I have been working on with my diy laser cutter
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Sunday, December 29, 2019 11:26 AM
New laser cutter bench
The old laser cutter trolly was sagging in the middle so spent the day building a new one
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Monday, October 21, 2019 1:43 AM
Mitsubishi eclipse mods part #1
First car model post ) This is going to be the first of many car model posts I plan to make over the next while and every time I end up doing some mods to my 2004 Mitsubishi eclipse inline4. I bought this
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Saturday, August 24, 2019 11:41 PM
Laser Engraving Rubber - Making Stamps
My Co2 Laser cutter engraving rubber to create rubber stamps!
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Tuesday, August 6, 2019 8:37 AM
Laser Cutter Build Log - Making a Birthday Sign on the Laser Cutter
Made this sign using a 5mm sheet of MDF wood using my half finished laser cutter.
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Sunday, August 4, 2019 11:03 AM
Laser Cutter Build Log - Making a part for the laser with the laser!
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Saturday, August 3, 2019 10:21 AM
Laser Cutter Build Log - Replacing the Y-Axis coupler
I was having some issues with the Y-Axis coupler freeing itself while in use, making the laser cutter unreliable when moving at higher speeds on the Y-Axis I had a look online, and no where seemed to sell
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Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:12 PM
Lasercutter Build Log - Working on the X-Axis rebuild
Started to work on replacing the X-axis with 2040 aluminium extrusion and 15mm HTD3 belts Here are some photos
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Sunday, July 14, 2019 10:14 AM
LaserCutter Build Log - Replacing X-Axis and Belts
I havent posted in a while, as I was waiting for parts to arrive. I found that the 6mm thick belts were useless, and had too much backlash for the Y-Axis. This meant that I could not get any consistent
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Monday, June 3, 2019 8:37 AM
LaserCutter Build Log - A Quick view of the progress
I have been doing some work on the laser cutter behind the scenes.. and now have it at a stage where I can engrave and cut with it.. on a basic level Here is a video of how it is working so far.. Still
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Monday, May 13, 2019 11:22 AM
Laser Cutter Build Log - Control Panel continued
Laser cut using my K40 laser the following control panel. I engraved the lettering, leaving the paper on the acrylic and then spray painting over the engraved parts Once dried.. removed the paper and here
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Sunday, May 12, 2019 2:54 AM
Laser Cutter Build Log - Side Panel Install
Installed the side panel for the laser cutter today - looks good!
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019 8:51 AM
Laser Cutter Build Log - Top Control Panel
Started work on the top panel for the control panel. This is made from Gloss White Aluminium Composite Panel.
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Monday, May 6, 2019 10:13 PM
Laser Cutter Build Log - Side Pannel
Created the Side panel for the switches and inputs for the Ruida controller. I have the panel recessed in rather than just sticking on the side. It is made of Black 3mm Gloss acrylic which was engraved
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Sunday, May 5, 2019 9:17 AM
Laser Cutter Build Log - Electronics
It has been a while since I posted how my laser cutter build is going, so here are a few photos to show you all where I am at. I have been working on the electronics. Installing the 24V 5V and 36V PSUs,
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019 10:46 AM
Lasercutter Buildlog - X and Y Axis Tensioners
So finally I have installed the belt tensioners that I made from aluminium angle and screws. They seem to work well and fit perfectly
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Sunday, March 24, 2019 2:50 AM
Lasercutter Build Log - Idler tension pulleys
I decided that the original design for the idler pulleys on the X and Y axis did not allow much control over the tension of the belts, and then I'd have to resort to tension springs in order to keep the
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Friday, March 1, 2019 11:28 PM
MGN12H Linear rail movement after cleanup and lube
So when you buy one of the fake (chinesium) linear rails from aliexpress, the linear bearings on them come with a protective grease to prevent oxidisation. This protective grease is terrible as lubricant
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019 11:01 AM
Lasercutter Build Log - New idea for X-Axis idler pulley
I haven't had much of a chance to work on my Laser cutter project recently due to over 40C temperature days and starting a new job recently. Here is the start of a small update to the build. I was not
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Saturday, February 2, 2019 12:10 AM
Lasercutter Buildlog - Started wiring
Started wiring in the electronics today Started by feeding through the drag chain the air assist hose and some of the cables for the stepper drivers onto the x-axis There is a kink in the air assist hose
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