The running speed looks fine but you will burn up that bit with those slow downs. You are rubbing and not cutting then. I would also advise a ramp plunge instead of a straight plunge.

Congrats on your build!!! You get number 126 !!!

....I'll see if I can figure out how to change that in the CAM software...

It's actually simpler to adjust it in Mach3 ( if that's what you're using )....
Just go under the 'config" main menu tab, scroll down to "motor tuning"...and there you'll see the acceleration box you can change values.
MAKE sure you click "save axis settings" after any changes and...make sure you change all you axis independently on that setting profile page !

Advise...in myexperiance & opinion.....Slower accel make life simple on your beast....and maybe less impressive to see vs a quick change, but, on the long run, many parts will simply survive longer....with less maintenance & cost.
IE....gear rack & pinion for starters :p

All the best, R. ;)

I'm working on my first paid sign job. I'll post pics on it as I get things figured out.

Pete:
I did figure out how to get rid of the plunge on my cuts tonight. Thanks for the advice!

Mike:
Thanks for assigning me #126. I feel like I just got my diploma! :D

Robert:
Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a go on the motor tuning and see where I settle for acceleration.

Well done #126.
Happy dust to you.

Congratulations. Paid jobs are great.
Guess I should get my logos on as well.

Thanks Al and Pete! Get those logos on Pete. Graduation day awaits!

Congrats to #126
from #101.

Thanks a bunch Darren! The 100+ club? :cool:

Congrats....wow 126 machines

now 127:)

Thanks Sean, Tom and Nikonauts!!! Sean don't you own like 30 of them? :eek:

Herb,
Interestingly enough, I don't have any of them anymore. #5 gone, all the others where built for other friends or University as a class project. I have enough experience building them now that I don't even refer to the instructions! Now, I just sit back and comment from the cheap seats.

....but I do plan on building a new one later this year if all goes well!

Sean

Builder's Log Update
 

Outstanding! Congratulations.

Here's the Update Builder's Log with your entry added.

Please let me know your cutting dimensions for the log.

Sean:
I look forward to seeing a near perfect build with so much experience!

John:
The dimensions are 49"x97". Seems to be a common size after looking through the list again. Nothing special going on beyond that other than a spindle rather than a router.

Builder's Log Update
 

Thanks for the information. I have updated your log entry.

Yours is a very impressive story. It took you awhile, but you stuck to it and finished...including earning a serial number.:)

Thanks John! I'm very relieved to have it running. For the longest time, it was non-functional pile of steel taking up space but now it sits proudly like a showcase thanks to everyone on the forum. I'm privileged to have so much accessibility to the experienced builder's logs and immediate, helpful tips and I appreciate you updating the Builder's Log!

Now Let's See Some Work!

Congratulations
from number 109

Thanks Andrew!...and per Tom's request, here is my first sign project. I learned quite a bit about how I wouldn't do things as much as I learned about how I would. I also included a logo similar to what I started with. It was slightly different but you get the idea. It was the 5th anniversary which is represented by wood so the key and the sql letters were done in birch.

Nicely done !!

Customer must be very happy ;)
Cheers, R.

An awesome first sign.
Well done.

Super nice! Great job! :D

Thanks guys! I'm pretty happy with the outcome and so was the customer.

I thought I would give you all a quick update on my next project. I'm building a kitchen island. I have a quick mock up done in SketchUp so you can see what I'm building. The cuts are going well. I did have a little issue with the dado precision due to a fairly warped piece of plywood. A vacuum table sure would come in handy for large sheets. A few well placed screws and lots of clamps helped quite a bit. Here are some photos of my progress so far.

Very nice Herb! Post more pics when you've completed it. Thanks for sharing.:)

Vacuum maybe better!!!....I wouldn't tell, been doing all kinda cut, including sheet cutting (+60%) without seeing a "need" for it....in 8yrs !
Don't have a vacuum, never worked with one, so can't really tell, but, I'm not near tempted, again, by my need (experience), to go buy or make one !!....I manage very well without.
Good luck.....and nice working, like tom say, share the final work !!
.....;)

Robert, how do you keep things from moving? Clamps? Screws?

I like vacumn. Lay the sheet down, flip the switch and it is ready to cut. Granted, it did cost a few bucks.

Managing mostly (80% of the time) with clamps...

Through careful parts nesting....and tab location....and clamps :

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Here's a few examples
Part of a Solid cherry top :

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Here's a drawer front :

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Simple....key words = planning, nothing new!!!
Although, must admit, the more you try & play around "trying" to make it happen, the better you become :p

Hope this "inspires" some !!...
All the best ;)

Very nice work, Robert!!

Robert , I can see where for your applications the clamping is the best situation.

I use full sheets cutting up to 25 items from a sheet so the vac is better for me. I guess it all depends on what a person is cutting.

Nice work by the way.

Thks Pete, but let's congrats each other, as you make some very nice stuff too @_# !!
There's some time I think I may have benefited of a vacuum system and I'm not saying it's no useful ( I wouldn't know really....can only assume it's benefit)...what i'm saying though, there's many ways around if one wishes to see alternatives or wait on a later date to "invest" in such a system !
On e may also make a small vacuum removable unite like some use for drag knives (like Donek and many others of this world)!!

Fun exchange-topic ....i tend to think it should me moved to another thread then taking space on Herbs....:rolleyes:

Both have their places, clamping and vacuum. Most find a method and adjust their layout around it. The best way would be to use which ever is best for the job. Clamp for this job, vacuum for that one. Please keep the pictures coming. Even small projects help someone.

Thanks for sharing.

Sorry Herb for jacking your thread.
Interesting discussion though.

It's a good discussion. I don't mind at all.

Another quick update. Here is a video that shows the drawers being cut out. At the end of the video, something triggered an e-stop condition. It's been happening on occasion so maybe I have a grounding issue somewhere.

Also, not sure why the Fusion 360 software doesn't pull my dado back into the part when I use the copy command. That's why you see the dado extend beyond the part. More learnin' to do I guess.

Here are a few photos of the progress after the drawers were assembled and installed. You can also see that I'm starting to fill holes in order to prep for painting on the cabinet. Doors and drawer fronts to make and then on to some trim detail. My plywood is looking like a puzzle. :D

If you are using Mach 3, what is your debounce, it may need to be increased.

I didn't get a chance to check out my Mach 3 settings yet. I'll try to get that information tonight.

The debounce settings are currently '0'. After a little reading on the internet, looks like trying '1000' would be a recommended first attempt. What do you think guys?

My debounce was at 0.
I changed it to 500.
I get an occasional error if I forget to throw a bucket of water on the earth spike.:)