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Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 23 November 2009, 22:07
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The latest..

Since taking the summer off, we have been working to catch up. Dave's cutting, I have my motors on and am ready to start pulling wires. Dennis is taking his football team to the State tournaments...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 16 November 2009, 06:07
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Posted By forks_dad
Now that the weather has turned away from summer...

Now that the weather has turned away from summer - we're back in the shop. Dave has made excellent progress (although retirement does not spell "all the time in the world")and Dennis has been making...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 21 May 2009, 14:43
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Posted By forks_dad
Gerald, I have a 63V power supply - what do...

Gerald,

I have a 63V power supply - what do you mean by changing the resistor on the 203Vs?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 08 May 2009, 22:15
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Posted By forks_dad
Welcome Ahmed! There's lots to learn and even...

Welcome Ahmed! There's lots to learn and even more experts out there to help you. Best of luck and keep us posted!
Scott
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 03 May 2009, 20:47
Replies: 152
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Posted By forks_dad
...and more paint...

All the gantries and y cars are welded. Biggest time consumer now is the painting... and painting, preceeded by sanding...and sanding. I'm a woodworker, and maybe a little picky about finishes. ...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 22 April 2009, 19:51
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Posted By forks_dad
Yes, Hennie, but it will hide the dust so much...

Yes, Hennie, but it will hide the dust so much more than the blue. I was really going for a brighter work area - don't ask me why, I don't expect to have my head in there all that much. Here it is...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 20 April 2009, 22:55
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Posted By forks_dad
Heath - The dry spell continues and the painting...

Heath - The dry spell continues and the painting is getting done... yes - it is very green here but not humid

Now for the moment of truth -
...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 19 April 2009, 08:06
Replies: 152
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Posted By forks_dad
Aggghhh - painting

Painting and assembling begin - I picked a Blue as close to MechMate as possible, Gerald. I have a white trim theme on the rails and the inside work area....
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 29 March 2009, 22:19
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Posted By forks_dad
Status Update - March 29th Another beautful...

Status Update - March 29th
Another beautful spring day in Oregon - Mechmate work continues with tables ready to go to their respective homes.
Dennis came up with a piano wire set up that helped...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 20 March 2009, 07:08
Replies: 152
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Posted By forks_dad
The curved shovel is actually for removing...

The curved shovel is actually for removing asphalt shingles from a roof. It just happened to fit nicely in the bottom of the trench for cleaning up loose dirt.

I like the idea of laying a ribbon...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 11 March 2009, 21:53
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Posted By forks_dad
What with basketball tournaments and shop...

What with basketball tournaments and shop preparation - work has slowed for now on the three machines. Dave is working on his MechMate shop and I am upgrading the power source for my shop. Weather...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 02 March 2009, 21:31
Replies: 152
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Posted By forks_dad
Good weekend progress with the three of us...

Good weekend progress with the three of us chipping in - the table bases are welded. I am grateful that the base is bolted together due to transporting it 40 miles to home. Just the base (minus the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 23 February 2009, 21:39
Replies: 152
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Posted By forks_dad
We had a good day of work - started milling the...

We had a good day of work - started milling the v-track rails, some assembly of tables and general organization of parts. Tables will be assembled in a couple more work sessions. Dennis may have...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 12 February 2009, 15:33
Replies: 152
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Posted By forks_dad
Thanks, Vishnu We have each other to work with...

Thanks, Vishnu
We have each other to work with as well as all the folks on the Forums
Big Blue Beast - I'm sure that will be our case in a few weeks

Scott
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 February 2009, 21:45
Replies: 152
Views: 153,483
Posted By forks_dad
Day 2 - then back to the day job

After cutting steel yesterday, we drilled over a hundred holes in prep for assembly. Some of the tubing supports will be welded, other items will be bolted together. After assembly, some of the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 February 2009, 07:52
Replies: 152
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Posted By forks_dad
The pile of cut stock for three MechMates - day...

The pile of cut stock for three MechMates - day one of the buildhttp://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu358/forks_dad/IMG_9949.jpg
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 February 2009, 07:44
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Posted By forks_dad
Welding the rails - times...

Welding the rails - times 3http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu358/forks_dad/IMG_9921.jpg
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 February 2009, 07:43
Replies: 152
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Posted By forks_dad
About 100 miles as the crow flies, Gerald - I can...

About 100 miles as the crow flies, Gerald - I can see Mt. Rainier and Mt St Helens from our fenceline. Mt St Helens is the one that blew in 1980 and continues to vent occasionally - I can bore you...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 February 2009, 07:36
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Views: 153,483
Posted By forks_dad
The first six rails

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu358/forks_dad/IMG_9910.jpg
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 February 2009, 07:21
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Posted By forks_dad
Two live in Knappa and I live about 40 minutes...

Two live in Knappa and I live about 40 minutes away - we are fortunate to have Gearald and his experience, as well as the multitude of MechMate member's guide us through this adventure.
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