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Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 12 August 2008, 21:04
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Posted By Greg J
Looking good Ed, I new you'd like that high...

Looking good Ed,

I new you'd like that high volume dust control system. The guy's think we don't do much cutting, but it's just a good vacuum. :)

On a side note: Killed another rattler and...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 06 August 2008, 21:36
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Posted By Greg J
Don't forget that J.R. experimented with a shop...

Don't forget that J.R. experimented with a shop vac first, before the full blown vacuum system.

What's the size of the gaskets. Maybe a small vacuum "prototype" for this gasket project.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 20 June 2008, 09:07
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Posted By Greg J
Ed, Check out precisebits.com. They have...

Ed,

Check out precisebits.com. They have speciality bits for cutting foam.

On a side note: Got my ClearVue operating and is it nice !!!!! I know Gerald likes to see dust, but, it's not...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 13 June 2008, 14:16
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Posted By Greg J
Very nice Ed, I like it. :)

Very nice Ed, I like it. :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 04 June 2008, 06:23
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Posted By Greg J
David, This is my first experience with any...

David,

This is my first experience with any kind of CNC. So I'm learning as I go.

When I started this build, Doc Tanner was using this combination, and having good results. That's the main...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 03 June 2008, 21:12
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Posted By Greg J
Ed, I like it. :) Very nice. Hey,...

Ed,

I like it. :) Very nice.

Hey, while waiting on the VCarve Pro, I've been playing around with motor speeds, etc. You may want to consider changing pinions to the 35 tooth for the X axis. ...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 02 June 2008, 17:36
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Posted By Greg J
Ed, Thanks for the help on the router /...

Ed,

Thanks for the help on the router / Mach problem. I had everything wrong. It works great now.

Figured out the homing/limit issues yesterday.

Again, Thanks.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 28 May 2008, 06:22
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Posted By Greg J
Ed, Here are the links for the dust control...

Ed,

Here are the links for the dust control system.
The first one is Bill Pentz's site. Everything you ever wanted to know about dust control, but were afraid to ask. :)
...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 23 May 2008, 11:43
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Posted By Greg J
WOW, nice work Ed. I'm hoping to get motors...

WOW, nice work Ed.

I'm hoping to get motors turning this holiday weekend, but my wife wants to go to Las Cruez and pick up a new car.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 23 May 2008, 06:29
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Posted By Greg J
Sharma, McMaster Carr (www.mcmaster.com) ...

Sharma,

McMaster Carr (www.mcmaster.com)
Part Number: 98796A132

That part number is for an assortment of different sizes.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 22 May 2008, 20:59
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Posted By Greg J
Self-locking "set screws" (grub screws) are also...

Self-locking "set screws" (grub screws) are also available.

Removal is quite easy.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 15 May 2008, 18:54
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Posted By Greg J
Very Nice Ed !!!

Very Nice Ed !!!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 07 May 2008, 09:16
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Posted By Greg J
Geeez, Ed, I may be coming for a visit...

Geeez, Ed,

I may be coming for a visit before you head my way. :)

Nice work.

Just for reference, my pinions are not hardened. It will be a nice test between Ed's machine and mine.
...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 07 May 2008, 07:24
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Posted By Greg J
I forgot to mention that the power cord to the...

I forgot to mention that the power cord to the router will change. The gray shielded cable will terminate inside the router.

I was just experimenting with the shielded cable, shrink tube, etc. ...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 06 May 2008, 20:19
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Posted By Greg J
Ed, Here's a pic of the router mount. I...

Ed,

Here's a pic of the router mount. I cut/modified the corners interfering with the V-roller hardware.

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Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 06 May 2008, 14:50
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Posted By Greg J
Ed, The short answer is no. I cut and...

Ed,

The short answer is no. I cut and modified the cornors of my router mounts so they wouldn't interfer with V-rollers. Lots of meat on the cornors.

I'll try and post pic when I get home.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 18 March 2008, 17:43
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Posted By Greg J
Very cool Ed. For me, building this MM is...

Very cool Ed.

For me, building this MM is allot like climbing a rock cliff. :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 07 March 2008, 20:36
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Posted By Greg J
Making nice progress Ed.

Making nice progress Ed.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 20 February 2008, 20:33
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Posted By Greg J
Ed, Making fast progress there. Looks...

Ed,

Making fast progress there. Looks great.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 16 February 2008, 07:25
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Posted By Greg J
Ed, I saw you were ordering laser cut parts...

Ed,

I saw you were ordering laser cut parts from Alabama. Apparently there isn't a laser cutter and bender in Alamogordo. Is that true or just not good to work with ?

At some point in the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 13 February 2008, 10:06
Replies: 231
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Posted By Greg J
Ed, I should be cutting wood pretty soon. ...

Ed,

I should be cutting wood pretty soon. The offer is always good to come and visit my machine. The beer is on me. :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 13 February 2008, 06:23
Replies: 231
Views: 231,363
Posted By Greg J
Ed, Nice to see one started in the...

Ed,

Nice to see one started in the neighborhood. :)

Is yours going be for a plasma or a router ?
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