[MT Stringer]

OK, I admit it, I am rusty from not using my machine in over a year. The first couple of projects went well.

However, I have hit a snag. I have a board on the bed that is 1 5/16 thick. With a 1/4 inch endmill, I am getting an error that the Z axis has been exceeded. Below is a screenshot of the properties.

How do I fix this?

All help and advice appreciated.
Thanks.
Mike

 

[honesttjohn]

Mike

Check your home position -- .80 is too high. I leave mine at .2 all the time

 

[MT Stringer]

Will do.
Thanks.

 

[MT Stringer]

On the road again! Thanks John.

 

[DesertRatTom]

Now, THAT'S what this Forum is all about.

 

[old55]

Now, THAT'S what this Forum is all about.

Sure is.

 

[beltramidave]

Mike

Check your home position -- .80 is too high. I leave mine at .2 all the time

Nice guess, John. LOL. But how did you figure out that it was set at .80 from that screenshot??

Edit: Never mind, I see it = Home position.

 

[honesttjohn]

Nice guess, John. LOL. But how did you figure out that it was set at .80 from that screenshot??

It's happened to me many times, especially when first getting started and getting files from other sources. Now it's one of the first things I check when the little gray box won't let me proceed.

Or .............I can just say I'm good - but you know just how inept I really am so that won't fly.

 

[MT Stringer]

Working on my first two sided project. UGH! Broke a bit. I guess it loosened up the collet, and all heck broke loose. But I have managed to save it. It is a shop jig anyway, so a little character won't hurt it!

 

[old coasty]

As I remember from past words of wisdom, you said it doesn't have to look pretty as long as it works. Character sometimes is better than pretty.

 

[marecat3]

Oh I hate when I break a bit.

 

[honesttjohn]

Oh I hate when I break a bit.

Especially a new one!!!

 

[MT Stringer]

Hopefully, I have another one. Took the grandkids for a ride-about, lunch, and shopping at the grocery store. Good little helpers.
I will get back to the project later this afternoon.