5x10 Gantry Build

[jeepsr4ever]

You cannot do that now that the switch is wired to normally open unless your going to change the wire to the second pole instead of the third. It doesnt matter which way you have it we simply set it up from the factory with a 2 pole switch normally closed with a 2 pole switch. We could go with a 3 pole using pole #1 and #2. Either way it works well and will perform.

[tlspeed1]

I know I would have to change the switch wiring...but I will prolly leave it.


On a side note. What is the best program to use for importing artwork like pictures and text. For example, say I want to make some some parts and want to cut out a logo or text. I have the part designed in Autocad, but from past experience I have not had good luck making nice text in Autocad. I usually ended up drawing block letters. Any suggestions?

[jeepsr4ever]

Corel draw or the latest Bobcad but there are some free ones out there

[tlspeed1]

Ok. So say I have a correct drawn part in Autocad, and I want to place an image on it in a certain location. If the image is in Corel draw, how do I get them to work together properly? Do I import the Corel image to Autocad, or vice versa?

I will try out Bobcad...We still have to send in the registration paper work

[jeepsr4ever]

Your talking converting an image file to a toolpath (.jpg to .dxf) in corel you vectorize the file. Some autocad will allow you to save the image as a .dxf. This is called raster to vector conversion and if you search around you will find free examples of this available. The latest Bobcad does this pretty well but the 21X you have will not.

[jeepsr4ever]

Been cutting?

[tlspeed1]

Never as much as I would like too! Wish I could log more time on it.

I have been cutting typical offroad parts, wheel centers, rocks rings, signs, and misc tabs and brkts.

Chris has been using it some, but not as much as I hoped he would. He just informed me he ordered the pipe cutting attachment. Do you have some info on that? Is there anything need to build in order to make this come together? Can I import cope profiles from Bendtech? What about Solidworks?


Trusses and diff covers


link arms


cool signs


Bolt on Duramax traction bars

[jeepsr4ever]

The tube cutter uses a special post in Sheetcam so not much changes there.

[tlspeed1]

The tube cutter uses a special post in Sheetcam so not much changes there.

Hmm...that explains it!