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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 23 March 2010, 03:25
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Posted By reidcd
Hi Red

Hi Red , you and Gigs must be the only kneeboarders left . I dont use the Mechmate to cut surfboards . I cut stringers with it . I personally dont like shape3d . I love surfcad because I get what I...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 23 February 2010, 06:05
Replies: 56
Views: 50,705
Posted By reidcd
Downloaded Boardcad again and did a profile for a...

Downloaded Boardcad again and did a profile for a 6'6" . this one worked fine :) I've got both methods working . see attached DXF
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 23 February 2010, 04:30
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Posted By reidcd
Hi Jed . Opened the Gcode in Mach3 . Was it just...

Hi Jed . Opened the Gcode in Mach3 . Was it just the bottom curve you sent ? I've cut a few stringers now using the files I created in Rhino . They are very close . Just need to tweek them in two...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 23 February 2010, 04:25
Replies: 56
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Posted By reidcd
Hi Francis , I scaled up the dxf in Rhino . All...

Hi Francis , I scaled up the dxf in Rhino . All looked good . But when I open the DXF in sheetcam the rocker is very angular !
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 22 February 2010, 06:48
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Posted By reidcd
thanks Dickie I'll try that Moi3d . I really like...

thanks Dickie I'll try that Moi3d . I really like working in Rhino3d so if Moi is similar I'm sure I'll love it .
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 22 February 2010, 05:52
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Posted By reidcd
I've used boardcad but have a problem when...

I've used boardcad but have a problem when Importing the dxf into sheetcam . Looses its shape ! reports an error !

I design all my boards in Surfcad . This is the original shaping package that...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 18 February 2010, 01:17
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Posted By reidcd
Hi Francis , yes its for stringers . So far the...

Hi Francis , yes its for stringers . So far the best curves have come from Rhino3d . What option do you suggest ?
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 17 February 2010, 00:13
Replies: 56
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Posted By reidcd
thanks hennie will try it out today .

thanks hennie will try it out today .
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 16 February 2010, 07:05
Replies: 56
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Posted By reidcd
Hi Lex , thanks for the offer but I've got to do...

Hi Lex , thanks for the offer but I've got to do it myself . Otherwise you will have to do all my designs . I was also looking for a cheap CAD package to do it in . I've been using a demo version of...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 16 February 2010, 05:56
Replies: 56
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Posted By reidcd
what is a simple CAD package to draw 'constrained...

what is a simple CAD package to draw 'constrained curves' . dont know if thats the correct term - A curve that goes through set X and Y points . I have 11 points that I want to draw a curve through .
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 16 February 2010, 05:50
Replies: 56
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Posted By reidcd
Still tiding the wiring and installing some...

Still tiding the wiring and installing some switches , then a coat of paint then the logos . I assume they are vinyl cut ?? what font ??
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 11 February 2010, 22:49
Replies: 56
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Posted By reidcd
cut our first test

Wednesday we cut the scorpian as a test . See attached pic .
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 04 February 2010, 23:06
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Posted By reidcd
Hi Gerald , Bike was running but not as smooth as...

Hi Gerald , Bike was running but not as smooth as I’d like (considering they run rough normally ) . I decided to stop tinkering and do it properly , so I stripped it down completely . Got the frame...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 04 February 2010, 07:23
Replies: 56
Views: 50,705
Posted By reidcd
starting to happen

After Ignoring this project for long enough .This week we put all the rusting parts together . The motors are moving all 3 axis perfectly . Forgot I needed a router to cut the wood with so sourced a...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 10 December 2009, 23:38
Replies: 56
Views: 50,705
Posted By reidcd
been a while

Cant believe its two months since I've last done anything !! Got a fright today when I saw my frame rusting away - curse of living in Durban .

I have one question - Probably a stupid one ! How do...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 10 December 2009, 23:09
Replies: 197
Views: 264,476
Posted By reidcd
how long did it take ?

Impressive . Would love to make one myself . How long did it take to complete the milling ? Where did you get the files ?
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 08 October 2009, 23:01
Replies: 56
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Posted By reidcd
Hi Gerald . Dont know how you get the time to...

Hi Gerald . Dont know how you get the time to read all the posts :) I'm a surfer who sometimes shapes the odd board for himself or a friend . I actually supply alot of the shapers country wide with...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 08 October 2009, 07:22
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Posted By reidcd
sorry Heath they are G 203's . Was typing...

sorry Heath they are G 203's . Was typing quicker than I think :)
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 08 October 2009, 06:13
Replies: 56
Views: 50,705
Posted By reidcd
The surfer has a moving & cutting machine - Durban, South Africa

Hi guys ,

Started to build in Durban two weeks ago . Was a bit apprehensive about making the frame and all the metal work but a friend has opted to help with that . I was also supposed to wait...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 04 September 2009, 03:12
Replies: 197
Views: 264,476
Posted By reidcd
finnish the bike

Shouldn’t you finish the Ural bike first . I have one and my wife won’t let start the Mechmate until its up and running
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