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Wow!!!! Over 10 years have passed since I saw a genius from Africa at CNCZone was giving away plans for a CNC machine.
I read about all of his improvements at the shopbot forum. I believe I read everything he had posted on the internet.
Gerald seemed to have everything figured out.
At the time I thought it was quite a gamble to spend 5 grand on an effort I might not be up to.
Many hours of sweat, depleted brain cells, bloodied knuckles and gear tracks on several shirt tails went into it.
It has exceeded all my expectations.
The MechMate now has a dedicated room with a 5 hp cyclone dust extractor. It runs on LinuxCNC.
Many thanks to Gerald, for making all this happen.
Donald Ross
AKA DocTanner

Here, here...

Yes, Thank you Gerald! And thanks to all who went before a lot of us, I'm sure we are all grateful.

I....read...ya Doc !!
Same story here.....;) !
Fist seen Gerald over ShopBot...back then, I was seeking info before buying one :eek:
My MM beast is still strong & still running on Win95 & Mach3 :o
All & all, without Gerald patience ( as I may have....say irritated the Man a few times....but of coarse....all unintentionally :p ) I would never enjoy this trip of making & owning such a nice...helper;)
MANY to the MAN but also, thks to all ( and there's many) who help as this Forum did bring me ALLOT !
See ya....soon all ;)

:) yes ! Thanks Gerald, happy new year !

Happy New Year and Thank you to Gerald as well. Cheers to all!

Happy new year to you Gerald and your family