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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 04 July 2013, 21:38
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
Ok so i have a question. I may have screwed the...

Ok so i have a question.
I may have screwed the 1st X rail that i started cutting last night, note to self dont rush things at the end of the day to get it in before light fades.

I went out to...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 03 July 2013, 01:14
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
So i've got a bit more done recently, although...

So i've got a bit more done recently, although not as fast as i'd would of liked but I haven't disapeared.

I now have the y car and gantry all welded up. the spindle has arrived, vfd is on order,...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 29 March 2013, 05:52
Replies: 694
Views: 379,932
Posted By BooY
Depends what size spindle you wish to use and...

Depends what size spindle you wish to use and what Voltage you're running?

Being you are in the US i'm assuming you'll go single phase 110V ? in which chase that contactor could be on the small...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 29 March 2013, 01:41
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
Y supports, end caps and leg caps welded in. now...

Y supports, end caps and leg caps welded in. now ready to flip over

http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Build_12_Table.jpg
http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Build_13_Table.jpg
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 27 March 2013, 19:54
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
quick photo update ...

quick photo update

http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Build_10_Table.jpg
http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Build_11_Table.jpg
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 26 March 2013, 18:08
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
Haha Pete, I'd usually use snoop to check for...

Haha Pete, I'd usually use snoop to check for leaks. But to be sure I turned off the bottles before welding and threw a kevlar/fibreglass welding mat over them before welding that corner.


bad...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 26 March 2013, 03:09
Replies: 694
Views: 379,932
Posted By BooY
I didn't do anything Tom, The mods have just...

I didn't do anything Tom, The mods have just tidied up your threads by merging them all into your original. If you just keep replying to this thread with updates and questions people will see them...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 26 March 2013, 00:57
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
and last photos of end of days work ...

and last photos of end of days work

http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Build_08_Table.jpg

http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Build_09_Table.jpg
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 25 March 2013, 20:42
Replies: 694
Views: 379,932
Posted By BooY
Good job Tom :) you do know you can keep...

Good job Tom :)

you do know you can keep posting in u're other thread without the need to create a new thread for each section, it'll be moved by the mods
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 25 March 2013, 19:38
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
Just came in side for a quick water break and...

Just came in side for a quick water break and thought i might do a quick update, its been pritty hot round here last couple of days.

http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Build_03_Table.jpg
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 24 March 2013, 20:06
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
Have started welding up the Frames for the legs....

Have started welding up the Frames for the legs. next will be to cut the main X beam angle and end plates

http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Build_01_Legs.jpg
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 21 March 2013, 22:24
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
and steel delivery has arrived :D Effort and...

and steel delivery has arrived :D

Effort and a half however to move it off the front lawn into the carport solo lol

http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Steel.jpg
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 20 March 2013, 00:51
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
so delivery came today :D Thanks heaps to Rick...

so delivery came today :D Thanks heaps to Rick Nixon for quick delivery

http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Laser_Parts1.jpg

http://www.daveshotit.com/mechmate/Table/Laser_Parts2.jpg
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 06 March 2013, 00:25
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
OK Tony, no excuses. I think i have all the...

OK Tony, no excuses. I think i have all the measurements sorted now



X Beams x2 X + 600 = 3600mmPFC 200x75


X Lower Cross Beam x4(X - 500 -75) /2 = 1212mm 40x40x3mm RHS
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 03 March 2013, 03:40
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
Calm down there Tony :p I've been flat out with...

Calm down there Tony :p I've been flat out with work and the settlement of our new land :)
I also had the wrong contactor sent of which i didn't realise until i powered up (24v AC coil instead of...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 10 November 2012, 00:32
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
So its been awhile since I've posted, but I...

So its been awhile since I've posted, but I haven't disappeared, I've been searching for distributors for various parts and getting prices on bits n pieces.

I've also started on the electronics...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 24 September 2012, 22:28
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
Quick question just looking into prices of stuff...

Quick question just looking into prices of stuff through work, how many metres of cables is generally used roughly in the runs for the motors (the 4C screened cable).

I realise it differs...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 24 September 2012, 17:58
Replies: 37
Views: 45,168
Posted By BooY
Talking Table Coming Together! - QLD, Australia

Hey all,

Quick introductions, I'm Dave from Brissy Australia. Long time reader but am finally ready to take the 1st steps in my own CNC

I am totally new to this sort of thing but do have a...
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