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Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 12 September 2011, 08:36
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Posted By smreish
John After reviewing the status page, I think...

John
After reviewing the status page, I think we should throw out the 2 high and 2 low for a better average! That 23.1 month build is skewing the heck out of the page.

Best,
Sean
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 11 September 2011, 17:28
Replies: 124
Views: 96,978
Posted By smreish
Nils and I use a shuttle pro for control. Works...

Nils and I use a shuttle pro for control. Works really well and has removable buttons you can label.

http://retail.contourdesign.com/?/products/5 (http://retail.contourdesign.com/?/products/5)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 23 August 2011, 17:12
Replies: 124
Views: 96,978
Posted By smreish
No shield necessary, but I would recommend 14...

No shield necessary, but I would recommend 14 gauge MIN. for the router. This is a high current device and has high starter current draw.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 22 August 2011, 05:02
Replies: 124
Views: 96,978
Posted By smreish
Throwing out Cable chain? I'll buy some! Send me...

Throwing out Cable chain? I'll buy some! Send me a PM if interested.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 18 August 2011, 11:08
Replies: 124
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Posted By smreish
Sounds like your fine. A little bit here and...

Sounds like your fine.
A little bit here and there can add up to the difference.
I wouldn't lose any sleep over it!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 16 August 2011, 19:42
Replies: 124
Views: 96,978
Posted By smreish
The idler bearing clearance is very close to...

The idler bearing clearance is very close to begin with if all goes well. Did you place the pivot end of the swing arm in the right hole? The rail grinding height has a direct impact on this...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 15 August 2011, 06:15
Replies: 124
Views: 96,978
Posted By smreish
Gary, Note that the stop blocks for the Y CAR...

Gary,
Note that the stop blocks for the Y CAR and the X Gantry are DIFFERENT heights. Noted in the drawings, you will find they are about 1/4" lower than the others.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 14 July 2011, 06:02
Replies: 124
Views: 96,978
Posted By smreish
I wrote a little "essay" on the art of grinding...

I wrote a little "essay" on the art of grinding the rails down.

IF you TIP the grinder, so the leading edge of the disk is lower than the back (thus had the adjustment screw on the skate lower in...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 12 July 2011, 05:20
Replies: 124
Views: 96,978
Posted By smreish
Are you using 36 grit sand paper disks or grinder...

Are you using 36 grit sand paper disks or grinder disks to knock down the 45" degree chamfer?
The sand paper disk with a rigid back goes much quicker......Then the final passes with a real grinder...
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