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Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 13 October 2008, 01:03
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Posted By Gerald D
"Sliding arm...

"Sliding arm (http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=IRFA,IRFA:2006-24,IRFA:en&q=sliding%20arm%20clamps&um=1&sa=N&tab=wi)" clamps, where the head and shank are one-piece bent...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 29 April 2008, 22:46
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Posted By Gerald D
Sorry guys, but doing doing both hold-down and...

Sorry guys, but doing doing both hold-down and dust collection with one "sucker" is very seldom a success. For hold-down you want minimum flow with max pressure / for dust collection you want max...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 07 April 2008, 10:06
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
On the health hazard of MDF dust, please realise...

On the health hazard of MDF dust, please realise that there are different types of MDF with some being a lot more unhealthy than others. Try to find low formaldehyde MDF's like Trupan from Chile....
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 06 April 2008, 11:46
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Posted By Gerald D
Well done Doug! For everyone reading this:...

Well done Doug!

For everyone reading this: As Doug noticed, a big dust collector can lift the work off the table. Also watch the fire risks...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 05 April 2008, 21:45
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
DANGER! REMOVE ALL LOOSE CLOTHES BEFORE...

DANGER!
REMOVE ALL LOOSE CLOTHES BEFORE ENTERING THIS SHOP
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 03 February 2008, 21:55
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
Apparently, the higher the set frequency of the...

Apparently, the higher the set frequency of the pulse engine on the PC, the more chance for problems. The recommendation appears to be to set the PC frequency as low as possible. That means you have...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 03 February 2008, 20:11
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
You make no mention of the Velocity setting in...

You make no mention of the Velocity setting in the motor tuning. This is the place where you set the max speed. The computer frequency has to be adequate, but shouldn't be the limitation on the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 31 January 2008, 08:13
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
We use win2000 - have no complaints

We use win2000 - have no complaints
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 22 January 2008, 05:52
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
The serial no.s are no indication of the number...

The serial no.s are no indication of the number of machines already built and running. Our machines don't have serial numbers - they have my blood on them! :)

Folk with personal threads here, and...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 21 January 2008, 22:01
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
Doug, another thing about starting with small...

Doug, another thing about starting with small cheap bits, is that they make less sawdust. The high speed steel bits are a waste of money though - we saw them go blunt in seconds, over a distance of a...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 20 January 2008, 22:54
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
Great going Doug - it wan't that difficult was...

Great going Doug - it wan't that difficult was it? :)

Suggest you go back to the beginning of this thread and chuckle to yourself as you read it over again :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 20 January 2008, 09:04
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
;):)

;):)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 20 January 2008, 08:33
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Posted By Gerald D
Irfan, there is a difference between Doug &...

Irfan, there is a difference between Doug & dough. You use dough to make bread - we sometimes say someone is as stupid as dough. That is not Doug. :):):)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 19 January 2008, 20:24
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
It is a beauty! :D

It is a beauty! :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 18 January 2008, 22:33
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Posted By Gerald D
That size of lettering is about what is used on a...

That size of lettering is about what is used on a tombstone - maybe wait till I pass on first?? ;)



Here I have to admit that this also happened to me. :o My solution at that time was to...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 18 January 2008, 20:26
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
Oof... I am far too modest for that huge name &...

Oof... I am far too modest for that huge name & address :eek: Maybe I should make up some 4"x3" serial number decals that I could post out from here?



Tell me more about this please - is...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 13 January 2008, 22:09
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
:D:D

:D:D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 12 January 2008, 06:10
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
This thread took me back exactly a year to this...

This thread took me back exactly a year to this post (http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1860&postcount=41). My reply to Fabrica (Udaya) is mostly still valid.

Let you into a small...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 12 January 2008, 05:41
Replies: 195
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Posted By Gerald D
Hey, why didn't I see this thread since I got...

Hey, why didn't I see this thread since I got back? There are some nice pictures here! :)

*turns off lawnmower for the weekend and settles in for some reading*
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 02 December 2007, 21:52
Replies: 195
Views: 146,579
Posted By Gerald D
And you also have two Mach forums. On the...

And you also have two Mach forums.

On the ground cable, our very first table was done with 3-core power cord with the 3 cores twisted and crimped together in yellow crimps.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 02 December 2007, 09:50
Replies: 195
Views: 146,579
Posted By Gerald D
Doug, I read through this whole thread again, and...

Doug, I read through this whole thread again, and it seems you are about a week or two away from cutting. Setting up and using Mach3 is probably your next big hurdle. Have you actually had the motors...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 25 November 2007, 22:57
Replies: 195
Views: 146,579
Posted By Gerald D
Very nice Doug! Please check that your...

Very nice Doug!

Please check that your router bracket does not foul 10 20 451/2 (y-car against the end-stop, z-slide near top).
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 11 November 2007, 02:00
Replies: 195
Views: 146,579
Posted By Gerald D
Hey guys, don't make me nervous to say what I see...

Hey guys, don't make me nervous to say what I see - you don't want me to go all soft do you? :) The only thing I noticed that was missing was the licence plate on your truck - you don't have laser...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 10 November 2007, 21:02
Replies: 195
Views: 146,579
Posted By Gerald D
Good stuff Doug! :) Are those pinions...

Good stuff Doug! :)

Are those pinions really 35 tooth? I seem to count 40+ in the photos. The double-sided tape also looks rather prominent (thick) - that could have been another reason the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 17 July 2007, 00:41
Replies: 195
Views: 146,579
Posted By Gerald D
Some nice re-cycling there Doug - looks good! :) ...

Some nice re-cycling there Doug - looks good! :)

(Like the trestles with the non slip tops and handles too)
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