Hey Mr Whiz , what program is needed to open the unzipped files ?? Snag Learning keeps you young !...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Dec 16, 2012 2:25 pm
Hi, Â Looking forward to reading your posts! Â Kind regards, DBN ... From: mrwhiz49 <pthomps2@...> Subject: [mill_drill] Sheetmetal work on mill To:...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Dec 16, 2012 4:10 pm
Solidworks. ... -- Jerry Durand, Durand Interstellar, Inc. www.interstellar.com tel: +1 408 356-3886, USA toll free: 1 866 356-3886 Skype: jerrydurand...
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billlee_20018
Dec 16, 2012 4:26 pm
... And how many of us have Solidworks on our computer? Proprietary formats are NAGT (Not A Good Thing). This information should be posted so folks can see it...
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Dan Mauch
danmauch
Dec 16, 2012 4:26 pm
Me too. Dan Mauch www.camtronics-cnc.com dmauch@... Stepper and servo motors Kits, assembled and custom CNC using Gecko products....
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jdkmlw
Dec 16, 2012 4:31 pm
I have SolidWorks eDrawings, which is free, and it won't open it?...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Dec 16, 2012 4:44 pm
... I have the free Solidworks viewer. Bogs down the computer more than TurboCAD with a huge file. I have it because some clients use Solidworks (one client...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Dec 16, 2012 4:47 pm
I haven't tried with the viewer, I rarely turn on my Windows computer now and don't have SW on the Linux system. I'm guessing this requires the full version to...
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jdkmlw
Dec 16, 2012 4:57 pm
Could those be made into a DWG? I know there are a few free veiwers for that style. And saying that, that's what the SolidWorks eDrawings might be for? I'll...
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Corey Renner
corey94945
Dec 16, 2012 7:53 pm
mrwhiz49, this looks like a very nice model. Some of the referenced files are not included in the ZIP. The ones at give errors are: Unable to locate the file...
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mrwhiz49
Dec 16, 2012 8:29 pm
... I opened it on my computer and it was Winrar. My Winzip was expired. Paul Thompson...
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mrwhiz49
Dec 16, 2012 8:40 pm
... The files you listed are ones I deleted. I build a CNC kit for this machine and I didn't want to include the details, although I might eventually. Thanks...
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philr_77378@...
philr_77378
Dec 16, 2012 8:58 pm
Well said about the file sharing. I was intrigued by the potential material mr whiz may be posting, and would not like him discouraged from sharing his...
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mill_drill@yahoogroup...
Dec 16, 2012 9:09 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the mill_drill group. File : /stock mill...
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mrwhiz49
Dec 16, 2012 9:14 pm
... I don't have the option of saving the assembly in dwg format. Maybe it only works with individual parts. Sorry about that. Paul Thompson San Diego, CA (yes...
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john baird
alexandra.le...
Dec 16, 2012 9:18 pm
I will have to wait, till the PDF version comes out. Regards jb...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Dec 16, 2012 9:26 pm
... Note that a PDF of a 3D file wouldn't be much more useful than a picture of a real mill sitting there. This isn't like a 2D drawing with dimensions...
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mrwhiz49
Dec 16, 2012 9:27 pm
... I'm not sure what to say. I opened it on my computer and the E-drawings software is version 7.0.0.627 Paul Thompson...
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jdkmlw
Dec 17, 2012 12:53 am
No need to be sorry, I was just guessing on the DWG thing, I only tinker with these programs and don't know a lot about them. I did update the SolidWorks...
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c.ocon@...
c.ocon...
Dec 17, 2012 9:51 pm
... Hi, Just seen your enquiry. I have used a repanning tool to cut a 5" circle in mild steel, so I can see no reason why you can not use a 3" boring head. The...
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Snag
snag_one
Dec 18, 2012 1:39 am
... I had no problem unzipping the files , but my computer does not have a program that will open them . I also have no problem with proprietary formats , as...
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largrin
Dec 18, 2012 4:46 pm
I somehow missed your post too. I completely agree with Chris. I use my 3" boring head in my round column mill all the time. Never had a problem. Larry in WV ...
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Jim S.
toolingjim
Dec 19, 2012 1:44 am
I have had no trouble using an original Bridgeport 3" boring head on my RF-30. Remember that a boring head is single point cutting tool. I would bet the...
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oldplanecollector
oldplanecoll...
Dec 19, 2012 2:39 pm
Thanks for the responses. I wasn't too concerned with powering the boring head, I've got a 2hp 3 phase motor and boring doesn't take much power anyway because...
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David Van Mill
nomous69
Dec 20, 2012 5:23 am
Hello, I am new to this group. Thanks for letting me in. I am also in the lathe group, shaper and horizontal mill, and 4x6 bandsaw groups. I posted the...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Dec 20, 2012 1:19 pm
Hi David, Â A few quick questions might be of help here: 1) what do you plan on machining 2) size and type of expected projects and 3) where do you live...
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David Van Mill
nomous69
Dec 20, 2012 2:08 pm
Hi Druid. Answers to your questions, Â 1) I am not planning on making anything particular but I was asked by my wife before I got my lathe why I needed one.I...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Dec 20, 2012 4:08 pm
 Hi David,  OK good material to work with.  You can pick up a small mill/drill from a host of places, ENCO, Grizzly, and even the miserable cretins at...
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dornpeterson
Dec 20, 2012 6:12 pm
I'm not acquainted with the ARFA. A picture I found on the net looks like a pretty typical RF-30 class round column mill/drill. When some people are spending...
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Jim Hendricks
jimhendricks...
Dec 20, 2012 6:13 pm
I'd agree with DNB particularly the point of the X3. I'm in the UK and have recently tried out an SX2 and it suffered from the infamous torque spring drop...
