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    Wanting a phlatprinter 3...

    Mark, do you have any location where you are recording your thoughts and receiving feedback on your OpenBuild's PhlatPrinter replacement? I just...
    Post by: SlowBipe, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: Used Phlatprinters FORSALE
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    For Sale Used PPI

    So what are you thinking of building from OpenBuilds?
    Post by: SlowBipe, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: Used Phlatprinters FORSALE
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    jkarnacki's MKIII

    With the new roller design, Mark has eliminated the need for adjustment on the roller height. SlowBipe
    Post by: SlowBipe, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: General Phlatprinter 3 Chat
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    Y Axis Vibrations

    Thanks 3DMON. The first thing I did was to tighten up the Y Axis Belt. I get the jerking even with no load while just traversing the Y. SlowBipe
    Post by: SlowBipe, Jul 12, 2011 in forum: Troubleshooting and Build Support
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    Y Axis Vibrations

    dcampbell, I believe I am getting the same results as you are. My Phlatprinter has been working fine for several months, but recently have been...
    Post by: SlowBipe, Jul 12, 2011 in forum: Troubleshooting and Build Support
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    Rigid R2400 Laminate Trimmer (Router)

    You definitely want the fish-tail and not the ball nose. Ball nose would work well for 3d milling a face. I like the 2 flutes much better as...
    Post by: SlowBipe, May 18, 2011 in forum: Phlatprinter 3 Attachments
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    Getting Small Holes to have less of an egg shape

    It also could just be that I think that I solved a problem that I never had. I guess I'll take a look at my GCode and see if they are any...
    Post by: SlowBipe, May 17, 2011 in forum: General Phlatprinter 3 Chat
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    Getting Small Holes to have less of an egg shape

    I cut a lot of holes in small wood parts like control horns. I have to bore a .198 diameter hole in control horn to slide over a carbon tube....
    Thread by: SlowBipe, May 17, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: General Phlatprinter 3 Chat
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    Rigid R2400 Laminate Trimmer (Router)

    Now that I have passed the learning curve, and gotten all of the bugs worked out my Phlatprinter is working beautifully. I can cut light ply and...
    Post by: SlowBipe, May 17, 2011 in forum: Phlatprinter 3 Attachments
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    Rigid R2400 Laminate Trimmer (Router)

    I am finally uploading the Sketchup file for the Rigid R2400 Laminate Trimmer. It is not without problems. I was really new to the phlatprinter...
    Post by: SlowBipe, May 16, 2011 in forum: Phlatprinter 3 Attachments
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    Cutting area for 6mm Depron

    Toxic toast, I have found that you can only get 26.5 inches of cut in the width. and that is bumping the z gantry right up against each edge. I...
    Post by: SlowBipe, May 16, 2011 in forum: General Phlatprinter 3 Chat
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    X axis belt tension question

    I agree with rcav. That learning thing got me over and over as well. The PP III is my first and I had a lot to learn. My x axis is as smooth as...
    Post by: SlowBipe, Mar 30, 2011 in forum: Troubleshooting and Build Support
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    X axis belt tension question

    I put this motor on my x axis and am very happy with the results. I was skipping many steps on the motor while just cutting 1" dow foam at 80 ipm...
    Post by: SlowBipe, Mar 30, 2011 in forum: Troubleshooting and Build Support
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    X axis belt tension question

    Ben, Early on I was havin a lot of trouble with my x axis. It missed steps even though it didn't seem like the belt could be slipping. I hav...
    Post by: SlowBipe, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: Troubleshooting and Build Support