My cnc suffered a complex fault which now has been resolved. That's
one of the downsides of using tools that have 'operating systems' and
'software'. A simple tweak/adjustment doesn't do much when one doesn't
have a clue.
Then there is the silver lining... it gave me an opportunity to bring
everything up-to-date and make some adjustments.
I learned about 'ramping' (term is applied in many ways, but I talk
about it here in one way specifically.)
It's that little adjustment that gives the cutter a little extra oomph
when entering a cut. All that sort of stuff has been tweaked and
tuned.
The Beast is so much smoother now... no more burnt edges on those odd
occasions when cutting cross-grain.
I am really starting to appreciate the 'instrument' part of this
machine. I think I finally have this thing where I want it.

The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

On 1/31/2012 5:14 PM, Robatoy wrote:
My cnc suffered a complex fault which now has been resolved. That's
one of the downsides of using tools that have 'operating systems' and
'software'. A simple tweak/adjustment doesn't do much when one doesn't
have a clue.
Then there is the silver lining... it gave me an opportunity to bring
everything up-to-date and make some adjustments.
I learned about 'ramping' (term is applied in many ways, but I talk
about it here in one way specifically.)
It's that little adjustment that gives the cutter a little extra oomph
when entering a cut. All that sort of stuff has been tweaked and
tuned.
The Beast is so much smoother now... no more burnt edges on those odd
occasions when cutting cross-grain.
I am really starting to appreciate the 'instrument' part of this
machine. I think I finally have this thing where I want it.

The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

Cool! Some times it is just nice to do things for your self.

On 1/31/2012 5:14 PM, Robatoy wrote:
My cnc suffered a complex fault which now has been resolved. That's
one of the downsides of using tools that have 'operating systems' and
'software'. A simple tweak/adjustment doesn't do much when one doesn't
have a clue.
Then there is the silver lining... it gave me an opportunity to bring
everything up-to-date and make some adjustments.
I learned about 'ramping' (term is applied in many ways, but I talk
about it here in one way specifically.)
It's that little adjustment that gives the cutter a little extra oomph
when entering a cut. All that sort of stuff has been tweaked and
tuned.
The Beast is so much smoother now... no more burnt edges on those odd
occasions when cutting cross-grain.
I am really starting to appreciate the 'instrument' part of this
machine. I think I finally have this thing where I want it.

The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

Sometime you just gotta get back on track. Took the last two weeks of
2011 and just puttered around in the shop, playing with things, and
doing stuff I wanted to do for a change.

It's good for you, in more ways than one ...

--
www.eWoodShop.com
Last update: 4/15/2010
KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious)
http://gplus.to/eWoodShop

"Robatoy" wrote:

The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...
-------------------------
Guess I missed your medical issue.

Lew

Robatoy wrote in news:5fe29d10-27ac-471e-b796-
:

My cnc suffered a complex fault which now has been resolved. That's
one of the downsides of using tools that have 'operating systems' and
'software'. A simple tweak/adjustment doesn't do much when one doesn't
have a clue.
Then there is the silver lining... it gave me an opportunity to bring
everything up-to-date and make some adjustments.
I learned about 'ramping' (term is applied in many ways, but I talk
about it here in one way specifically.)
It's that little adjustment that gives the cutter a little extra oomph
when entering a cut. All that sort of stuff has been tweaked and
tuned.
The Beast is so much smoother now... no more burnt edges on those odd
occasions when cutting cross-grain.
I am really starting to appreciate the 'instrument' part of this
machine. I think I finally have this thing where I want it.

The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

It's great that you are not - um - goed dat je niet aan 't kankeren
bent!!

I am so happy that you are doing well, Rob, and do tell Angela what I
said ...

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

On 1/31/2012 5:14 PM, Robatoy wrote:
My cnc suffered a complex fault which now has been resolved. That's
one of the downsides of using tools that have 'operating systems' and
'software'. A simple tweak/adjustment doesn't do much when one doesn't
have a clue.
Then there is the silver lining... it gave me an opportunity to bring
everything up-to-date and make some adjustments.
I learned about 'ramping' (term is applied in many ways, but I talk
about it here in one way specifically.)
It's that little adjustment that gives the cutter a little extra oomph
when entering a cut. All that sort of stuff has been tweaked and
tuned.
The Beast is so much smoother now... no more burnt edges on those odd
occasions when cutting cross-grain.
I am really starting to appreciate the 'instrument' part of this
machine. I think I finally have this thing where I want it.

The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

Piddling around in the shop - it's good for the soul! Glad to hear you're
getting back to it. Enjoy!

--
"Our beer goes through thousands of quality Czechs every day."
(From a Shiner Bock billboard I saw in Austin some years ago)
To reply, eat the taco.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bbqboyee/

On Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:14:13 -0800 (PST), Robatoy
wrote:

My cnc suffered a complex fault which now has been resolved. That's
one of the downsides of using tools that have 'operating systems' and
'software'. A simple tweak/adjustment doesn't do much when one doesn't
have a clue.
Then there is the silver lining... it gave me an opportunity to bring
everything up-to-date and make some adjustments.
I learned about 'ramping' (term is applied in many ways, but I talk
about it here in one way specifically.)
It's that little adjustment that gives the cutter a little extra oomph
when entering a cut. All that sort of stuff has been tweaked and
tuned.
The Beast is so much smoother now... no more burnt edges on those odd
occasions when cutting cross-grain.
I am really starting to appreciate the 'instrument' part of this
machine. I think I finally have this thing where I want it.

The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...


Sorry to hear you were down, but sometimes the refocus is very good
for the health and well being, as well as focus.

Mike m

I think my main "operating systems" is sharp blades/tools. There are
times when being in the shop is almost blah (rainy day maybe), though
I wouldn't want to be somewhere else. Rather than work on a project,
I use the time to sharpen things. Seems, next work event always goes
much smoother.

Hope you're feeling better, soon.

Sonny

On Jan 31, 8:57*pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
"Robatoy" wrote:
The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

-------------------------
Guess I missed your medical issue.

Lew

Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*
What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

I feel great.

On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy

Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*
What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

I feel great.


My wife and I will keep you in our prayers. She's beat it twice.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA

On 2/1/2012 4:01 PM, Robatoy wrote:
On Jan 31, 8:57 pm, "Lew wrote:
"Robatoy" wrote:
The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

-------------------------
Guess I missed your medical issue.

Lew

Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*
What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

I feel great.

EXCELENT!

On Feb 1, 2:01*pm, Robatoy wrote:
On Jan 31, 8:57*pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:

"Robatoy" wrote:
The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

-------------------------
Guess I missed your medical issue.

Lew

Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*
What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

I feel great.

Wow, all the best in beating that ****.

On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy
Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*

Good for you. Just one thing. If it's possible you might not be around
in the foreseeable future, you need to come down and visit me at least
once before your tentative demise. I'll toss in a Keg dinner and that
beer I owe you.

On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy
wrote:

On Jan 31, 8:57*pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
"Robatoy" wrote:
The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

-------------------------
Guess I missed your medical issue.

Lew

Stage 4 lung cancer.

Holy ****e, Batman! Condolences.


The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*

Morning or afternoon?


What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

Young punk.


I feel great.

GOOD! Keep up the PMA, sir. Best wishes on beating it quickly and
thoroughly.

xox

--
Never trouble another for what you can do for yourself.
-- Thomas Jefferson

"Robatoy" wrote:

Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*
What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

I feel great.
-----------------------------------
Illegitimatmus non carbrundi.

Were you a smoker?

How did they find it in the first place?

Lew

On Feb 1, 8:54*pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
*"Robatoy" wrote:
Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will

be in remission by May 3rd. *S*
What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

I feel great.
-----------------------------------
Illegitimatmus non carbrundi.

Were you a smoker?

How did they find it in the first place?

Lew

Sudden weight loss, pains in my side (I used to write those off as a
side-effect from heavy quartz countertops), then sudden loss of
appetite.
I smoked pack pack-half a day up till 12 years ago. Then tapered off
to only a couple of smokes per day, then quit 100% 10 years ago.... NO
violations since.

One thing I did not expect is the magnificent condition my liver is
in. *VBS*

On Feb 1, 7:45*pm, Dave wrote:
On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy

Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*

Good for you. Just one thing. If it's possible you might not be around
in the foreseeable future, you need to come down and visit me at least
once before your tentative demise. I'll toss in a Keg dinner and that
beer I owe you.



A whole keg? That's going to take some work. Then again, not doing
much else.... ( I know, I know Keg Restaurants...excellent steaks.)
I also have no plans on leaving this planet for at least another 10
years.

On Feb 1, 8:23*pm, Larry Jaques
wrote:
On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy

wrote:
On Jan 31, 8:57*pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
"Robatoy" wrote:
The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

-------------------------
Guess I missed your medical issue.

Lew

Stage 4 lung cancer.

Holy ****e, Batman! *Condolences.

The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*

Morning or afternoon?

What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

Young punk.

I feel great.

GOOD! *Keep up the PMA, sir. *Best wishes on beating it quickly and
thoroughly.

xox

--
Never trouble another for what you can do for yourself.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *-- Thomas Jefferson

And here I thought you read Facebook where this medical problem of
mine has been beaten to death over the last month or so.

On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy

Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*
What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

I feel great.

Wow, that strikes close to home. My brother is dying of lung disease now
and won't last another month. Get healthy guy, we miss ya.

And for some reason, Robatoy's posts have been filtered out of my newsreader
for at least six month now. Nothing I do seems to help. Apparently he
****ed off somebody big time. (Or I did.)

In any case, it is time to do some good livin'. Count your blessings and
fight the good fight.

I am the oldest one of my siblings. One brother is already gone, another
will be gone soon and my mom passed a week ago. Her funeral was on Sunday.
My father went a few years ago. I am feeling very mortal and scrutinize any
kind of medical issue very closely. (Responsible Paranoia!)

That CNC machine can be put to work to make some new body parts! A whole
sideline! Keep your chin up dude. Don't let the *******s win.

And if Rob answers me, could somebody answer it so I could see it. After
all, the internet Gods don't want us talking.

On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:19:24 -0800 (PST), Robatoy
wrote:

On Feb 1, 8:23*pm, Larry Jaques
wrote:
On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy

wrote:
On Jan 31, 8:57*pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
"Robatoy" wrote:
The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

-------------------------
Guess I missed your medical issue.

Lew

Stage 4 lung cancer.

Holy ****e, Batman! *Condolences.

The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*

Morning or afternoon?

What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

Young punk.

I feel great.

GOOD! *Keep up the PMA, sir. *Best wishes on beating it quickly and
thoroughly.

xox

--
Never trouble another for what you can do for yourself.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *-- Thomas Jefferson

And here I thought you read Facebook where this medical problem of
mine has been beaten to death over the last month or so.

It's set to display your info to friends only, and you didn't respond
to my request to become one, so I'm out of the loop, mon. sniffle,
sob, honk

Hmm, you're on my friend list now but I never got an email saying so.
My bad or Shame on Facebook.

--
Never trouble another for what you can do for yourself.
-- Thomas Jefferson

On Feb 1, 11:28*pm, "Lee Michaels" leemichaels*nadaspam* at comcast
dot net wrote:
On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy

Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*
What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

I feel great.

Wow, that strikes close to home. *My brother is dying of lung disease now
and won't last another month. *Get healthy guy, we miss ya.

And for some reason, Robatoy's posts have been filtered out of my newsreader
for at least six month now. *Nothing I do seems to help. *Apparently he
****ed off somebody big time. (Or I did.)

In any case, it is time to do some good livin'. *Count your blessings and
fight the good fight.

I am the oldest one of my siblings. *One brother is already gone, another
will be gone soon and my mom passed a week ago. *Her funeral was on Sunday.
My father went a few years ago. *I am feeling very mortal and scrutinize any
kind of medical issue very closely. *(Responsible Paranoia!)

That CNC machine can be put to work to make some new body parts! *A whole
sideline! *Keep your chin up dude. Don't let the *******s win.

And if Rob answers me, could somebody answer it so I could see it. *After
all, the internet Gods don't want us talking.

I am getting your mail though. I have been wondering how that dog is
doing...LOL

On Feb 1, 5:33*pm, Nova wrote:
On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy



Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*
What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

I feel great.

My wife and I will keep you in our prayers. *She's beat it twice.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA

That's fantastic. That gives me much hope. I know it can be done, got
the desire to do it.

On Feb 2, 12:03*am, Larry Jaques
wrote:
On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:19:24 -0800 (PST), Robatoy









wrote:
On Feb 1, 8:23*pm, Larry Jaques
wrote:
On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy

wrote:
On Jan 31, 8:57*pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
"Robatoy" wrote:
The big up-side, is that due to my illness, I'm not taking on any
large projects, so I am finally back to enjoying my challenges.
Other than that minor medical issue.... life is just frikkin'
awesome.... and don't call me Chemosabe...

-------------------------
Guess I missed your medical issue.

Lew

Stage 4 lung cancer.

Holy ****e, Batman! *Condolences.

The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*

Morning or afternoon?

What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

Young punk.

I feel great.

GOOD! *Keep up the PMA, sir. *Best wishes on beating it quickly and
thoroughly.

xox

--
Never trouble another for what you can do for yourself.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *-- Thomas Jefferson

And here I thought you read Facebook where this medical problem of
mine has been beaten to death over the last month or so.

It's set to display your info to friends only, and you didn't respond
to my request to become one, so I'm out of the loop, mon. sniffle,
sob, honk

Hmm, you're on my friend list now but I never got an email saying so.
My bad or Shame on Facebook.

--
Never trouble another for what you can do for yourself.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *-- Thomas Jefferson

I am inept when it comes to Facebook settings. Do the request thing
again and I'll try to do it right this time.

"Robatoy" wrote:

And here I thought you read Facebook where this medical problem of
mine has been beaten to death over the last month or so.
-----------------------------
Don't do FaceBook.

Lew

Robatoy wrote in news:6f37e0fd-a1b2-4a91-9f4c-
:

On Feb 1, 5:33*pm, Nova wrote:
On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy



Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*
What's saving my ass so far is that everything else is a 100% healthy
condition so kidneys and liver are processing those nasty chemo drugs
just fine. As doc said: "you got the bloodwork make-up of a 28-year
old."

I feel great.

My wife and I will keep you in our prayers. *She's beat it twice.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA

That's fantastic. That gives me much hope. I know it can be done, got
the desire to do it.

You're never far from my thoughts, Rob. Especially now my wife has to go
back to Holland to visit her family. Her sister-in-law, one of the
nicest people you could meet, was diagnosed with stomach cancer, spread
to the pancreas. Just started Dutch chemo, and she isn't liking it.
Hopefully my wife's passport will arrive soon. Jeez, $182 for a new
passport, because she's in a hurry, and the old one expired without
warning (grin) ...

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

"Lew Hodgett" wrote in news:4f2a2480$0$1686
:

"Robatoy" wrote:

And here I thought you read Facebook where this medical problem of
mine has been beaten to death over the last month or so.
-----------------------------
Don't do FaceBook.

Lew

Facebook is fine if you set your privacy right, and DO NOT DO the silly
games. It's like usenet and email wrapped together. But much more fun.
Just practice safe hex ...

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:47:36 -0800 (PST), Robatoy
wrote:

lj said:
Hmm, you're on my friend list now but I never got an email saying so.
My bad or Shame on Facebook.


I am inept when it comes to Facebook settings. Do the request thing
again and I'll try to do it right this time.

I'm inept with Facebook, too. You evidently OKed my request but I
didn't know about it until yesterday.

--
Never trouble another for what you can do for yourself.
-- Thomas Jefferson

On 2/01/12 11:17 PM, Robatoy wrote:
On Feb 1, 7:45 pm, wrote:
On Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), Robatoy

Stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo is beating it back. I predict it will
be in remission by May 3rd. *S*

Good for you. Just one thing. If it's possible you might not be around
in the foreseeable future, you need to come down and visit me at least
once before your tentative demise. I'll toss in a Keg dinner and that
beer I owe you.



A whole keg? That's going to take some work. Then again, not doing
much else.... ( I know, I know Keg Restaurants...excellent steaks.)
I also have no plans on leaving this planet for at least another 10
years.

What Dave said...i owe you at least a beer too, after that
freebie....err um..... sales sample you made for me, btw it is perfect,
my wife and I love it.

--
Froz...


The system will be down for 10 days for preventive maintenance.