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Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 30 July 2011, 09:37
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Posted By Gerald D
Some production in Cape Town today: 12116 ...

Some production in Cape Town today:

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Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 13 May 2010, 10:29
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
Passed Sean's shop today and saw 3 or 4 of these...

Passed Sean's shop today and saw 3 or 4 of these machines bulging out their dust collector bags. . . . that's while he is on a cruise ship in Greece. :eek::cool::D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 04 June 2009, 11:09
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Posted By Gerald D
NO! (he has bought a couple of spares for himself...

NO! (he has bought a couple of spares for himself - I might have to borrow from him!)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 04 June 2009, 10:44
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
There are now 6 tables in there: 1. The...

There are now 6 tables in there:

1. The original ShopBot base, with MechMate moving parts. Back into production and its sale delayed by about a month

2. The big machine from the first shop,...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 04 June 2009, 10:39
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
The old shop has been vacated and the new shop is...

The old shop has been vacated and the new shop is a mess:

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Tomorrow, wife and I are off to the north-east corner of the country for about 10 days. Yes, I am running away...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 20 May 2009, 10:00
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
Four machines may be an overkill in these...

Four machines may be an overkill in these economic times, but the wheel will turn . . . . .

Toolchangers are not on the horizon.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 19 May 2009, 09:57
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
Pablo, if you are replying to the most recent...

Pablo, if you are replying to the most recent post, please do not use the "Quote" button and repeat that whole post again: Using quotes when replying to a post - only use if essential please...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 19 May 2009, 09:01
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
Pablo, here are early sketches of original space...

Pablo, here are early sketches of original space and some ideas. Some ideas have changed:

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(change the .txt to .dxf)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 18 May 2009, 21:05
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
Pablo, it is 25m x 10m, the front office room is...

Pablo, it is 25m x 10m, the front office room is 4m x 5m. The space was decided by cost, and then it was decided how many machines could fit in there. Wanted 3 big machines minimum. The extra height...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 13 May 2009, 09:15
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
That extra height is earmarked for a mezzanine...

That extra height is earmarked for a mezzanine one day.....something that will carry the 4x dust collecters, compressor and maybe a 5th MM for smaller jobs.

The un-assembled table, leaning...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 13 May 2009, 05:43
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
Some progress

Some progress at the new premises.

(The first two machines are still earning the rent at the old premises)

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Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 21 April 2009, 14:39
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
The bigger building is being moved into right...

The bigger building is being moved into right now, and 2 new machines are being assembled there before vacating the old premises. It's chaotic - no time for pictures!:eek:

Hoping to see 4...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 09 December 2008, 10:40
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
The parts are made, but they are not assembled....

The parts are made, but they are not assembled. We are looking for a bigger building.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 25 October 2008, 14:46
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
The components are basically ready for assembly...

The components are basically ready for assembly (all the purchases are now in). Busy laying services: electrical power, dust extraction.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 29 August 2008, 08:40
Replies: 171
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Posted By Gerald D
In a "franchise" style of operation, there is one...

In a "franchise" style of operation, there is one franchisor and multiple franchisees. The franchisees literally buy the franchisor's know-how of running his business as well as use of his...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 29 August 2008, 02:23
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
If we standardise to that level (which includes...

If we standardise to that level (which includes clamping methods), the crux question will become: Will we share and standardise on customers? That decision is not based on our equipment or working...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 29 August 2008, 00:16
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
The idea of sharing files has never taken off....

The idea of sharing files has never taken off. Looking at the very active and big ShopBot community, on their forum, someone (always a "newbie") often tries to start some file sharing, but it never...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 29 August 2008, 00:06
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
134 people said they were from South Africa when...

134 people said they were from South Africa when they joined this site. How many of those actually downloaded the plans, or are building, I can only guess. Did once e-mail all of them for offering...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 28 August 2008, 06:23
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
Saw that. :) Sean already has 3 full-time...

Saw that. :)

Sean already has 3 full-time employees and the second site will only need rare visits by management. That is for the cases where the same file is cut over and over, day after day. An...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 27 August 2008, 23:02
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
One of the big board suppliers has offered some...

One of the big board suppliers has offered some space, and Sean is hunting around for bigger premises.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 27 August 2008, 07:03
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
No, as far as what they are concerned, less than...

No, as far as what they are concerned, less than 20 or 50 or 100 is not "many". I would not even dare ask for a discount for only 5.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 26 August 2008, 23:15
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
This Mamba made me smile this morning: ...

This Mamba made me smile this morning:
http://www.newwaytrucks.com/refuse_trucks/satellites/mamba.asp
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 30 July 2008, 00:13
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
There is still a lot of paint here (and some more...

There is still a lot of paint here (and some more big frames to paint). Bring the boxes out on the bakkie today and you can take back a gantry and some more parts to start assembling.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 28 July 2008, 22:57
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
Yes

Yes
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 27 July 2008, 09:41
Replies: 171
Views: 122,824
Posted By Gerald D
More videos here: ...

More videos here:

http://www.redbullbwa.com/2008_videos.html
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