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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Thu 19 January 2023, 08:33
Replies: 3
Views: 3,135
Posted By smreish
Jon, I have documented a few builds, in the...

Jon,
I have documented a few builds, in the early days (Machines 1-20) a BOQ is in a few of the builders threads.
Forum: The Market Place Thu 05 January 2023, 14:32
Replies: 2
Views: 2,690
Posted By smreish
Hi EM, for the cost of fuel today, it would be...

Hi EM, for the cost of fuel today, it would be cheaper to actually build the table. The quick answer is yes, Aluminum is fine. On table #5 (and a few others on here) aluminum has been easily done...
Forum: The Market Place Thu 03 November 2022, 07:13
Replies: 2
Views: 2,690
Posted By smreish
#28 may be up for sale

Hi all,

I am considering selling MM #28 instead of moving it to another building again.
5 x 10, standard build with 5HP 1/2" Aircooled HSD spindle. Dust collection tube, foot. Has Z height...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 07 October 2022, 07:07
Replies: 479
Views: 523,586
Posted By smreish
HI Robert - so good to see you back in the...

HI Robert - so good to see you back in the thread. I quietly lurk.
The last 2 machines from 2008 still running fine, but haven't found a better low cost solution to the PMDX / smooth stepper / Mach...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 28 May 2021, 05:14
Replies: 117
Views: 134,186
Posted By smreish
Really well done! Congrats

Really well done! Congrats
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 26 September 2020, 17:42
Replies: 133
Views: 168,426
Posted By smreish
Great idea Ted, I am in a similar development...

Great idea Ted, I am in a similar development process with #28 Machine now to use a 7W/15W on the 2nd z-axis. Keep up the good work.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 26 September 2020, 17:36
Replies: 58
Views: 86,156
Posted By smreish
Thanks John! The machine has been really...

Thanks John!
The machine has been really sidelined to R&D work, specialty projects and doesn’t get much used lately. Thankfully, I still have room for a 5x10 machine to take up space in the shop. ...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 25 September 2020, 18:24
Replies: 58
Views: 86,156
Posted By smreish
https://youtu.be/5tlZQ6Nm3ak Hello All, I...

https://youtu.be/5tlZQ6Nm3ak

Hello All,
I was in the process of moving the machine and removed the spoilboard to do a ground up recalibration of the entire machine, oil things, square up things,...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 11 August 2019, 19:44
Replies: 58
Views: 86,156
Posted By smreish
in working order

16445

All in working order but missing all the wire management and some wire routing over the years. A couple of days with zip ties, panduit and some wire all will be sorted and good as new.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 09 August 2019, 17:40
Replies: 58
Views: 86,156
Posted By smreish
I bought her back for a 10 year refresh

Work to do...
16443

16444
Forum: General - MM Build Fri 30 March 2018, 15:56
Replies: 5
Views: 16,006
Posted By smreish
4axis yes - 5....I found that it was cheaper and...

4axis yes - 5....I found that it was cheaper and easier to buy a used Funac or other Robotarm for the same use.
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Tue 06 March 2018, 14:25
Replies: 12
Views: 25,987
Posted By smreish
Gerald, Glad to hear you are enjoying the next...

Gerald,
Glad to hear you are enjoying the next part of life.....cheers to you all.
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Tue 27 February 2018, 16:04
Replies: 2
Views: 8,050
Posted By smreish
http://www.irsauctions.com/index_search_results.as...

http://www.irsauctions.com/index_search_results.asp?view=&ind=50

every week they have more
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Sat 23 December 2017, 10:15
Replies: 3
Views: 9,227
Posted By smreish
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas

I have seen the forum grow from the beginning and my first MM #5 until now with many many machines. Happy Holidays to everyone.

Cheers.
Sean
Forum: 701. Motor Drives Sat 23 December 2017, 10:12
Replies: 5
Views: 17,083
Posted By smreish
Pete - glad to see you have it resolved. I...

Pete - glad to see you have it resolved. I haven't logged in a long while. Merry Christmas!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 05 December 2017, 17:36
Replies: 124
Views: 149,002
Posted By smreish
Don't let the size fool you....very powerful and...

Don't let the size fool you....very powerful and efficient
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Tue 22 August 2017, 14:21
Replies: 25
Views: 31,352
Posted By smreish
Marius, interesting viewpoint. I must say,...

Marius, interesting viewpoint. I must say, without active dialog on this site, I don't visit but once or twice a week (if that).

I think the cost for plans has fire walled the barrier for entry...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 17 July 2017, 18:31
Replies: 126
Views: 148,859
Posted By smreish
fishing line tends to get stretched and thin in...

fishing line tends to get stretched and thin in the middle throwing off the datum.
Forum: The Market Place Sun 02 July 2017, 12:01
Replies: 7
Views: 21,561
Posted By smreish
It's an excellent machine! Nils has done an...

It's an excellent machine! Nils has done an amazing job with this MM and a great find if you need a machine.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 15 May 2017, 19:08
Replies: 5
Views: 13,047
Posted By smreish
Cameron, G'day and welcome to the forum. Good...

Cameron,
G'day and welcome to the forum. Good luck and feel free to ask if you get stuck!

Cheers.
Sean
Forum: 55. Dust Management Sun 16 April 2017, 19:07
Replies: 4
Views: 31,709
Posted By smreish
you can set the z home in mach 3 and also set the...

you can set the z home in mach 3 and also set the safe z parking position.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 11 April 2017, 14:56
Replies: 556
Views: 523,605
Posted By smreish
Check the z axis eccentric vee bearings too.

Check the z axis eccentric vee bearings too.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Tue 14 March 2017, 06:29
Replies: 4
Views: 9,959
Posted By smreish
Welcome to the fun Scott. Read - make...

Welcome to the fun Scott.

Read -
make choices on size of table
make choices on motors, transmissions
make choice on drivers and BOB

...then build!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 02 January 2017, 16:18
Replies: 6
Views: 11,042
Posted By smreish
Happy New Year and Thank you to Gerald as well. ...

Happy New Year and Thank you to Gerald as well. Cheers to all!
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Thu 15 December 2016, 04:29
Replies: 4
Views: 11,680
Posted By smreish
Welcome to the club! Plenty of Aus help here...

Welcome to the club! Plenty of Aus help here on the forum!
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