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I've solved the problem. The Comcast security program Constant Guard (By Norton) was blocking it. To solve it, I opened the Constant Guard dashboard, selected options, and Manage my blocked program rules. I saw that VCarve Pro 7.0 was on the blocked list, so I unchecked it. Now it works fine.

I did some quick calculations. Adding the shaft support extrusion and the 1/2" x 2" aluminum bar makes an assembly that is 20 times as stiff as the original 20mm shaft. The calculation took into account that aluminum is only 1/3 as stiff as steel. The increase is with respect to a force applied to t...

7.0 installed and works fine on my laptop. Now to repair install Windows 7 on my desktop and see if that fixes the problem.

I have installed it. Whenever I click on File, Gadgets, or Help in the Menu bar, the program immediately closes. I've notified Vectric.

The new bearing plate needs to be notched two places at the top to clear the Z axis stepping motor mounting nuts.

I've just completed my X axis upgrade. Many thanks to winreboot for the files. Definitely less deflection now. Some remarks: 1. I found the best price including shipping for the 1/2" HDPE at Graingers (USA). 2. You may need an angle grinder to shorten the shafts, since they are case hardened. Hacksa...

Note that when you do a Save As the window will at first show the original or default save location for the file.

There have been a number of threads about table flatness. Some have indicated that sag in the support rods is really the problem. It certainly appears that is the case. I've set up my table so the 4 corners are within .002 of flat, and a straight edge shows less than .004" variation from flat over t...

Staining: I think I would do one or two things if I was going to stain. First would be to stain the female piece before cutting it. Then apply the clear finish. Second would be when I sand the insert flush, I would sand enough to remove the clear coat before staining. You could set the start depth o...

I would suggest that you make the cross holes for the clamp screw in the blank before it is contoured. Or at least the 5/8" counterbores.