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| − | === Tooling === | + | === Tooling Recommendations === |
When purchasing cutters, keep the following advice from Louis in mind: | When purchasing cutters, keep the following advice from Louis in mind: | ||
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* Fewer flutes are better for the speed of the machine | * Fewer flutes are better for the speed of the machine | ||
* Carbide cutters will last longer and keep their edge | * Carbide cutters will last longer and keep their edge | ||
| − | + | * The longer the tool, the thicker you need the shank. ER11 used in the machine has a maximum shank size of 7mm | |
| − | * The longer the tool, the thicker you need the shank. ER11 used in the machine has a maximum shank size of 7mm | + | * The following seller is recommended - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/cncpoorboytoolstore/Cutters-Carbide-/_i.html?_fsub=1167155014 |
| + | === Tools in stock === | ||
| + | * Full set of collets from 1mm to 7mm in 0.5mm increments | ||
| + | * 5 x 4mm Wood Cutting CNC Router Bits Single Flute Tools 17mm (carbide) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191436109910 | ||
| + | * 10 x 3.175mm 1/8" Single Flute Carbide Spiral End Mill 25mm CNC Router Bits http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191618994247 | ||
| + | * 10 x 3.175mm 20 degrees PCB engraving bits - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152087083924 | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:17, 9 September 2016
Current ongoing project and is not yet completed ready for general use.
- Build documentation has been moved to https://github.com/lammspace/OxCNC/blob/master/build.md
Idn (talk) 07:03, 9 December 2015 (PST)
Tooling Recommendations
When purchasing cutters, keep the following advice from Louis in mind:
- Fewer flutes are better for the speed of the machine
- Carbide cutters will last longer and keep their edge
- The longer the tool, the thicker you need the shank. ER11 used in the machine has a maximum shank size of 7mm
- The following seller is recommended - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/cncpoorboytoolstore/Cutters-Carbide-/_i.html?_fsub=1167155014
Tools in stock
- Full set of collets from 1mm to 7mm in 0.5mm increments
- 5 x 4mm Wood Cutting CNC Router Bits Single Flute Tools 17mm (carbide) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191436109910
- 10 x 3.175mm 1/8" Single Flute Carbide Spiral End Mill 25mm CNC Router Bits http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191618994247
- 10 x 3.175mm 20 degrees PCB engraving bits - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152087083924
