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How to CNC a ‘ball bearing maze’!

December 19, 2020
by Wayne Guides

With Christmas around the corner, it's time to start thinking about some last minute custom made presents. A ball bearing maze can make a great little stocking filler. It can be as simple or complex as you like making it a fun one for kids or adults. ...

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Stepper Motor Driver TB6600 and ESP32

November 6, 2020
by Wayne Guides

I have read all sorts of information on the internet about the compatibility of the TB6600 and ESP32. Some suggested level shifting was needed, some said it just wouldn't work, and others said it it fine. Well, I've tried it and here is what I found. ...

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Repairing a Stepcraft HF Spindle 500W

June 26, 2020
by Wayne GuidesProjects

Several months ago I working on my Stepcraft 840 using the HF Spindle 500W. I was cutting some plywood and got a little over confident. I took things a little too deep too fast and ended up stalling the motor. Luckily I was able to get to the kill switch ...

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Linear Motion Parts: Which type of Linear Bearings?

June 17, 2020
by Wayne Guides

Over the years, I've built and cannibalised a lot of 3D printers, laser etchers and CNC machines. With the COVID19 lockdown in full swing, I am having a good sort out of some of these old projects. Now I want to take a dive into what I've learnt about so ...

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Lockdown CNC: Custom Dado Rail!?

May 5, 2020
by Wayne Projects

Picture this: you are mid lock down and figure now is an excellent time for some house decorating. You start to clear the room, pack up all your stuff, dismantle the wardrobe... And discover 40cm's of missing dado rail! The missing dado offender! T ...

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Cromwell Tools: Tooling and engineering supplies

December 13, 2018
by Wayne References

UK's largest tools supplier, featuring over 100k products at trade prices. Next day delivery is standard, free from £20. Pick up available at 54 branches. Cromwell Tools Buying tools is a bad habit of mine and Cromwell Tools have not helped ...

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Protolabs: Small volume and prototype supplier

November 9, 2018
by Wayne References

Protolabs is the world's fastest source for custom prototypes and low-volume production parts. Get an interactive quote with free design analysis within hours. - Protolabs.com Protolabs are a fantastic company which I have used in the past. They offer th ...

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