Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 18 June 2021, 11:23
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MM 11 has died!
MechMate #11 has died - a fiery and ignominious death. Fire destroyed half the factory including the MechMate - I may be able to salvage the side rails but everything else is twisted and warped or...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 16 April 2017, 03:00
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It just goes to show once again what a robust...
It just goes to show once again what a robust design the MechMate is. I noticed some posts earlier in the week on an FB group questioning the design of the MM and the fact that nothing much has...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 13 April 2017, 04:38
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Mechmate 11 is now sorted, the one thing that I...
Mechmate 11 is now sorted, the one thing that I asked my operator to check (as I wasn't at the machine at the time) was for movement on the pinions, of course he assured me it was perfect...well it...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 08 April 2017, 08:38
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Replies: 556
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Machine doing crazy things.
Hi guys, need some help here. The machine has started doing some weird moves. See attached pic. That was supposed to be circular text on a round disk with a recessed centre. As you can see the text...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 21 November 2014, 23:12
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 21 November 2014, 10:04
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Maple Clock
I have a mate with a 60th birthday coming up next week and he is seriously into his rugby (you know that game that looks similar to US football but without the namby pamby body armour and with real...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 09 November 2014, 09:44
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Replies: 556
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 08 November 2014, 14:36
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Replies: 556
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Vacuum pump and other stories...
I have also been playing with physics and vacuums recently. Built myself a vacuum generator/pump following Joe's woodworker plans but replaced the PVC tubes with a recycled truck vacuum brake vessel....
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 10 April 2014, 05:59
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Replies: 556
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 09 April 2014, 13:17
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Replies: 556
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 18 March 2014, 16:01
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Replies: 556
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 18 March 2014, 15:19
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Another clamping challenge.
I was recently contacted by one of my regular customers who runs a sawmill and furniture manufacturing operation (he actually reminds me of one of the Baggins clan - long blonde dreadlocks and...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 18 February 2014, 11:54
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Replies: 556
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New dust duct and foot
The spindle is installed and running well, but I have noticed that it runs a bit warm (especially with the heat we have been experiencing lately) much warmer than the router ever did.
I wanted to...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 22 July 2013, 14:06
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Replies: 556
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Gremlins seem to be sorted and the machine is...
Gremlins seem to be sorted and the machine is running sweetly - the finish quality of the cut is just fantastic.
Greg - I tried your solution but it brought up other problems, with the jumper in...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 20 July 2013, 05:26
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 19 July 2013, 14:16
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Yes the VFD has a display, but its in an...
Yes the VFD has a display, but its in an enclosure mounted down on the side of the machine - I am wanting a remote display that I count mount on my control cabinet so that I can see the spindle speed...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 19 July 2013, 11:44
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Replies: 556
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Well after much delay, procrastination and...
Well after much delay, procrastination and waiting on funds for the inverter, I now have the Spindle installed and it cuts great... only problem is it doesnt cut on the same place twice!!!
I ran...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 08 June 2013, 09:58
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Replies: 556
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 08 June 2013, 03:07
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 06 October 2012, 13:44
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Spindle was $389 plus $77. The E-bay store...
Spindle was $389 plus $77. The E-bay store advertises free international shipping but they charge extra to ship to SA. I managed to get away with $35 extra for the shipping so my Total was about...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 06 October 2012, 11:41
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:( dont know yet, two of the inverters I have...
:( dont know yet, two of the inverters I have only go up to 120Hz (very specialised fan controllers) and the other one is not working. The Yaskawa E7 inverters are valued at R12500.00, so want to try...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 03 October 2012, 09:20
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Replies: 556
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Spindle has arrived
The spindle has arrived, well packaged and no visible sign of damage. The collets as advertised were included. Impressed with the packaging but a bit dissapointing that no collet spanners supplied....
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 27 September 2012, 01:17
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Replies: 556
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Robert!, nice to see you still around. These...
Robert!, nice to see you still around. These chairs are for a school along with tables and other furniture. Please note these are kiddie size - seat height is 300mm off the floor. Lots of kids = lots...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 26 September 2012, 13:31
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Replies: 556
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That order was for 125 chairs, I get five of...
That order was for 125 chairs, I get five of those from a sheet so 25 sheets for the job. Cutting time is a shade under 2 hours per sheet (1400 watt router) but I am hoping that I can reduce that...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 26 September 2012, 11:03
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Replies: 556
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