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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 04 August 2020, 23:08
Replies: 136
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Posted By swatkins
Well life has thrown more changes.... Sold one...

Well life has thrown more changes.... Sold one lathe and have two more new ones in the shop so everything is getting changed around.... Bought a 20" Axelson lathe with a 10 foot bed so that has...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 16 June 2020, 21:08
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
I'm considering switching to linear rails as a...

I'm considering switching to linear rails as a upgrade... Anyone have a source ?
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 31 May 2020, 22:22
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Thanks Bill... Next time I'm headed that way I...

Thanks Bill... Next time I'm headed that way I let you know... :)
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 17 May 2020, 08:31
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Well I certainly agree that keeping it simple...

Well I certainly agree that keeping it simple would be best :)

This is probably going to be a 50% wood and 50% metal table so whatever I make needs to be easy to change over.

Reading through...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 16 May 2020, 23:05
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
I was thinking that the water table pan would be...

I was thinking that the water table pan would be welded to the cross bearers and provide the rigidity that the spoilboards do. I could use a 3" wide 1/2" flat bar to fasten the cross bearers to the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 16 May 2020, 19:33
Replies: 136
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Posted By swatkins
Well..... I've hit another snag :( I've...

Well..... I've hit another snag :(

I've decided to make this a dual purpose machine with router and plasma capabilities... :D

SO ... I'm thinking through the changes I will need to make in the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 23 April 2020, 19:10
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Well it's more than official now :) I have...

Well it's more than official now :)

I have received the retrofit parts for the control box, Acorn board, expansion, wireless control pendant and a 21" touch screen monitor... I have rebuilt a...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 14 April 2020, 18:10
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
I have a little experience with my boss 5 losing...

I have a little experience with my boss 5 losing steps and that was with the motors Bridgeport put on the machine... :( I have always had a nagging thought in the back of my mind... " I wonder if it...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 13 April 2020, 22:30
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Back on Track!

After 10 years ( Have I won the longest build title yet???? ) Things are starting to happen!

I have decided to abandon the control system I built ten years ago and purchased an Acorn system :) ...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 08 February 2020, 23:51
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
That was a fiasco! I think he learned his...

That was a fiasco! I think he learned his lesson...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 08 February 2020, 23:07
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
How do you load your table?

I've been cleaning out a space for the MM and have come up with another way of putting the table in the available space.... Side Ways to the doors!

I was planing on putting in a set of double...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 03 February 2020, 21:09
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
I think I will try it out with a 6' door and just...

I think I will try it out with a 6' door and just install the gantry inside the room..

I have machine skates and everything to move the table it's just hard to control that much mass that is...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 02 February 2020, 19:39
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
It looks like 71 inches on a regular door is too...

It looks like 71 inches on a regular door is too small... I could put it on it's side be that would be a chore turning it onto it's feet with only two people.

Still working on the layout of the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 29 January 2020, 15:36
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Thanks,, I was thinking that the x motors are...

Thanks,, I was thinking that the x motors are going to hang over a fair bit also.. I guess I could dismount them for the move...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 28 January 2020, 23:10
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
How much space do you give your Mech Mate?

I finally have time and the desire to finish up this build. I'm cleaning out my shop and making a bunch of changes to find a space the MM can fit into.

IF you want to get an idea of my shop I am...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 03 January 2020, 00:48
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Hi Guys... It's now January of 2020... I...

Hi Guys...

It's now January of 2020... I started in January of 2010... By my math that makes 10 years since I started and I think I am officially entitled to the longest build award!

I have...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 08 April 2013, 21:32
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
HI Guys! I'm BACKKKKKKK :) Life has...

HI Guys!

I'm BACKKKKKKK :)

Life has really gotten in my way for the last couple of years. Even my website work has had to take a backseat as I am overrun with construction projects and just no...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 23 May 2010, 15:12
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
A little set back...

I am busy building a set of kitchen cabinets.. While using my current router table to shape the door rails the router decided to start acting up... I think the brushes are going out and that throws a...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 13 May 2010, 22:36
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Thank you :) Making the motors move was...

Thank you :)

Making the motors move was kicking my rear end.... I finally figured out that the charge pump setting was not enabled in Mach3.. I was sure happy to see them go after I turn that on...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 12 May 2010, 23:25
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Here is what I have been working on for the last...

Here is what I have been working on for the last three weeks... :)

After finishing the design and wiring of the control box I decided to put it in it's new home :) All the wiring is finished with...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 12 May 2010, 20:07
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Well I'll be Damned :)

The darn thing works!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_ELYhEifYg
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 27 April 2010, 18:35
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Ken the "can get away with" part is what I am...

Ken the "can get away with" part is what I am trying to avoid :) Can you tell me why you went with the ribbon cable?

The 4 wires from the drives to the BOB are so short that cable cost is not...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 26 April 2010, 23:49
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Russell I had seen that PDF when I was looking...

Russell I had seen that PDF when I was looking for the reason my power supply only had a 5v and the main output! I was really disappointed when I figured out that they used the same picture for all...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 26 April 2010, 08:37
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Thanks for the heads up! Mine didn't have any...

Thanks for the heads up! Mine didn't have any instructions included.... I will check it out :)
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 25 April 2010, 23:32
Replies: 136
Views: 202,478
Posted By swatkins
Time for some more pictures..! I have...

Time for some more pictures..!


I have been plodding along on my control box... Lots to think about and consider so I have not been in a big rush..... Almost everything has arrived and I...
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