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Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 22 September 2014, 02:14
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Posted By KenC
Vacuum hold down work best on work piece with...

Vacuum hold down work best on work piece with large area. pressure (& vacuum) work with force/area. the more area you have, the more holding force. if you cut perforation with only 20~30% metal left,...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 05 June 2014, 03:01
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Posted By KenC
Because he can??? :D

Because he can??? :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 27 May 2014, 21:53
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Posted By KenC
yes, 1 tool change & you are done.

yes, 1 tool change & you are done.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 13 May 2014, 23:42
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Posted By KenC
Nice work!

Nice work!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 12 May 2014, 04:41
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Posted By KenC
Belt drive also give more torque, if done...

Belt drive also give more torque, if done properly, a few magnitude more.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 06 May 2014, 06:01
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
Al, hope you are not affected by the quake lately.

Al, hope you are not affected by the quake lately.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 04 May 2014, 21:41
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
Keep experimenting, you will find a position...

Keep experimenting, you will find a position which you don't need any hard stop or limit switches.
my seldom feed my spindle very far into the dust shoe, usually only the collet is inside the dust...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 04 May 2014, 00:06
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
3 layers is too tall for me. My dust shoe is only...

3 layers is too tall for me. My dust shoe is only 1 layers thick. I don't like my spindle body to go through the dust shoe hole, just the spinning part. to keep opening as small sa possible.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 23 April 2014, 02:52
Replies: 414
Views: 225,444
Posted By KenC
Don't worry, MM can take more abuse then you...

Don't worry, MM can take more abuse then you would expect.
Get some scrap plates & start cutting some interesting but useless things. I reckon its the best approach in scaling the learning curve. U...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 19 April 2014, 23:12
Replies: 414
Views: 225,444
Posted By KenC
Aquarium pump may not be the most economical...

Aquarium pump may not be the most economical solution... surely not the most reliable vs coolant pump.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 19 April 2014, 23:07
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
Think rodeo ride. :D

Think rodeo ride. :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 19 April 2014, 21:35
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Posted By KenC
aquarium pump is not reliable for this job. ...

aquarium pump is not reliable for this job.
Tried the Tupperware on the gantry, not a good solution. when you are doing intricate carving you can see the water sloshing around like mad.
Ended up...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 19 April 2014, 01:39
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
Teflon tape , standard stuff for pipe.

Teflon tape , standard stuff for pipe.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 02 April 2014, 01:18
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
This is one of the greatest mile stones in MM...

This is one of the greatest mile stones in MM building journey.
I feel your excitement :)

ALMOST THERE!!!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 01 April 2014, 06:28
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
Assemble the quartet! Getting there!

Assemble the quartet!

Getting there!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 29 March 2014, 23:29
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
It solved my problem :)

It solved my problem :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 29 March 2014, 22:12
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
Cable tie the cable to the cable chain

Cable tie the cable to the cable chain
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 04 January 2014, 04:01
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
Option 1. Mr. Murphy is well & alive.

Option 1. Mr. Murphy is well & alive.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 01 January 2014, 05:07
Replies: 414
Views: 225,444
Posted By KenC
DB, I admire your discipline. I didn't have the...

DB, I admire your discipline. I didn't have the patient to leave the gantry fabrcation until the rails are made.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 29 December 2013, 20:30
Replies: 414
Views: 225,444
Posted By KenC
+/-1/16 isn't bad. You can drill a bigger hole...

+/-1/16 isn't bad. You can drill a bigger hole instead of milling slots. Save a lot of time & still worked perfectly. Just make sure the hole is smaller then your washer :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 29 December 2013, 04:37
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
Your rail is perfect, a perfect rail is one which...

Your rail is perfect, a perfect rail is one which bow, curve & twist before you shim & line it. I use plenty F-clamps to persuade my rails to conform with my fishing line.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 28 December 2013, 09:51
Replies: 414
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Posted By KenC
The elevator bolts is a nice touch :)

The elevator bolts is a nice touch :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 27 December 2013, 05:41
Replies: 414
Views: 225,444
Posted By KenC
Marine ply don't warp as much but comes with a...

Marine ply don't warp as much but comes with a biggest price tag.
BTW, MDF does work... As long as you do your sealing properly. If you need confirmation, I can be one.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 19 December 2013, 08:04
Replies: 414
Views: 225,444
Posted By KenC
Sounds like a good idea. Maybe I should cover the...

Sounds like a good idea. Maybe I should cover the gaps too... with vacuum hold down, I rarely use the clamps nowadays.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 12 December 2013, 07:41
Replies: 414
Views: 225,444
Posted By KenC
DB, changing to welding cable is an excellent...

DB, changing to welding cable is an excellent call. Stiff cables are torturous to work with.
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