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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Mon 07 July 2014, 07:53
Replies: 5
Views: 6,906
Posted By Rapid
Hello and welcome to MM forum .... So what are...

Hello and welcome to MM forum .... So what are your plans? I have a small router and a MM kit but have not started yet. This is a great site. There is a small group of regular posters here so makes...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 05 June 2014, 14:44
Replies: 48
Views: 67,018
Posted By Rapid
Other English speaking countries may call them...

Other English speaking countries may call them something other than stringers.

Sometimes called stair horses ... especially if there is a beam between the outer beams (stringers) but I think the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 05 June 2014, 09:29
Replies: 48
Views: 67,018
Posted By Rapid
Ivo... so machine is designed with long table to...

Ivo... so machine is designed with long table to cut stair beams.
.... we call them stair stringers here in the USA
...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 05 June 2014, 09:21
Replies: 735
Views: 475,659
Posted By Rapid
That is a sharp looking machine ... and since you...

That is a sharp looking machine ... and since you are the racedirector a nice checkered flag decal on the machine would look good and be appropriate since you are about to cross over the finish...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 04 June 2014, 19:11
Replies: 48
Views: 67,018
Posted By Rapid
I see you Modified the gantry raising it up a bit...

I see you Modified the gantry raising it up a bit for clearance. Nice long table. Nice neat control box with 5 drivers. Your steppers look big !

Looks great ... I hope you will soon be making...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 04 June 2014, 08:56
Replies: 735
Views: 475,659
Posted By Rapid
I like your coffee table also

I like your coffee table also
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 04 June 2014, 07:42
Replies: 735
Views: 475,659
Posted By Rapid
So is it time to place bets on which number you...

So is it time to place bets on which number you will get:rolleyes:
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Wed 04 June 2014, 07:38
Replies: 45
Views: 33,130
Posted By Rapid
Actually I hope my title morphs into something...

Actually I hope my title morphs into something like "man I am making huge profits with this machine":cool:
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 04 June 2014, 04:49
Replies: 34
Views: 34,830
Posted By Rapid
The $500 additional cost Pete mentions becomes...

The $500 additional cost Pete mentions becomes about $750 if you build a 5 x 12 machine
If you do go with MM rails I am assuming you can regrind them should you experience uneven wear. Decisions...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Wed 04 June 2014, 04:36
Replies: 51
Views: 54,183
Posted By Rapid
I am considering using hardened V caps but the...

I am considering using hardened V caps but the additional cost for a 5 x 12 machine is significant and I might rather use the money to purchase a nice quiet running spindle. I realize I could...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Wed 04 June 2014, 04:08
Replies: 45
Views: 33,130
Posted By Rapid
Darrin I can agree with you on the thread title...

Darrin I can agree with you on the thread title suddenly changing issue.... at the same time I can't wait until my build thread title morphs into something like
"Wow am I having fun with this...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Tue 03 June 2014, 18:02
Replies: 45
Views: 33,130
Posted By Rapid
Well if you buy the laser kit you can throw away...

Well if you buy the laser kit you can throw away a large portion of the plans because they are for those who need prints and directions for making the parts provided in the kit.

Then you can look...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 03 June 2014, 16:44
Replies: 34
Views: 34,830
Posted By Rapid
Thanks Pete... I have just read the V cap thread...

Thanks Pete... I have just read the V cap thread and now I understand. When I said using hardened rails is not necessary I was parroting remarks found elsewhere in this forum. What you say makes...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Tue 03 June 2014, 12:43
Replies: 45
Views: 33,130
Posted By Rapid
Iva if you build a MM will you sell the smaller...

Iva if you build a MM will you sell the smaller router or keep it for backup. If you keep it maybe you could swap over the gecko 540 and computer and just buy the geared steppers. Limit switches are...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Tue 03 June 2014, 09:06
Replies: 51
Views: 54,183
Posted By Rapid
Now it is time to start looking for deals on...

Now it is time to start looking for deals on steel. I will consider clean salvage if not twisted or bowed.... otherwise I think I will bundle a material list and let the local suppliers quote against...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Tue 03 June 2014, 05:44
Replies: 45
Views: 33,130
Posted By Rapid
Iva your knowledge of electronics is equal to...

Iva your knowledge of electronics is equal to mine... Keep reading.... this thread is already teaching me more about the electronic side of the build. Buying a manufactured machine will cost a lot to...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Mon 02 June 2014, 09:13
Replies: 45
Views: 33,130
Posted By Rapid
Iva I just want to comment that it is unfair to...

Iva I just want to comment that it is unfair to compare the $45,000 machine you mention in your OP to a MechMate.

MechMates cost about $6-8,000 for materials plus your time. MM's replace factory...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Mon 02 June 2014, 06:18
Replies: 45
Views: 33,130
Posted By Rapid
I just received my laser kit a few days ago and...

I just received my laser kit a few days ago and have been on this forum about two weeks. You will quickly gain confidence if you read read read and study the plans and look at the photos in these...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 02 June 2014, 05:44
Replies: 34
Views: 34,830
Posted By Rapid
Ok I get what you are doing. Some are using...

Ok I get what you are doing. Some are using hardened rails but it is not necessary. I am not sure how much benefit you get down the road.... but I have not considered the increased cost either.

So...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 01 June 2014, 18:31
Replies: 778
Views: 497,403
Posted By Rapid
I'm impressed also.... down the road I am going...

I'm impressed also.... down the road I am going to need to purchase a good cadcam so for now am just evaluating them while I get along with free cambam
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 01 June 2014, 17:40
Replies: 34
Views: 34,830
Posted By Rapid
Well I don't want to ruin your day but I'm...

Well I don't want to ruin your day but I'm wondering how grinding aluminum rails is going to go for ya ?

My diy 2 x 4 router uses Anodized aluminum rail with Igus plastic linear bearings.... which...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 01 June 2014, 15:16
Replies: 34
Views: 34,830
Posted By Rapid
Hi John.... keep plugging away.... I'm just...

Hi John.... keep plugging away.... I'm just getting started. I am surprised to learn that a Gecko 540 will do the job but there are other machines here successfully running them. My little diy 2 x 4...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sun 01 June 2014, 05:09
Replies: 51
Views: 54,183
Posted By Rapid
I was thinking I might build a small wooden...

I was thinking I might build a small wooden table...make the main beams out of laminated plywood. Table would rout 5 x 3 or 4 feet. I could use the MM till I get the 5 x 12 table done.

My laser...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 29 May 2014, 19:27
Replies: 735
Views: 475,659
Posted By Rapid
Hi Bruce ... just read your thread. I really like...

Hi Bruce ... just read your thread. I really like your base with 6 legs and cross bracing that will make the space under the table useful for storage. I also like you combination welded and bolted...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Thu 29 May 2014, 19:08
Replies: 51
Views: 54,183
Posted By Rapid
MM kit arrived today.... took 8 days to ship from...

MM kit arrived today.... took 8 days to ship from California by UPS ground. Wow this box is big and heavy. I looked over the instructions ... last revision was 6/27/08. Do I have the latest...
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