3.5 guys built 3 MMs, 3 serial no.'s #49, #50, #51 ! - Knappa OR USA - Page 4

dragonfinder1 · #91 Tue 26 May 2009, 22:04

Okey dokey

I can probably remember that

DeadGuy · #92 Thu 04 June 2009, 21:46

A few more gearbox pictures.

Dennis

J.R. Hatcher · #93 Fri 05 June 2009, 07:27

Dennis I would like to see a picture of your trans on the motor mount or if you're not using the motor mount, maybe a pic on the machine.

These are some good looking mounts. Wish I had a mill

DeadGuy · #94 Fri 05 June 2009, 22:31

It will be a week before we have any assembled pictures.

They are just sitting in a pile until we get time to assemble them.

Dennis

jeremy35 · #95 Tue 08 September 2009, 14:36

Any updates

DeadGuy · #96 Mon 19 October 2009, 22:37

Dave and Scott are using the Milwaukee 5625 router. These were made for them today. I'm using a spindle.

cncb · #97 Tue 20 October 2009, 05:34

nice, bet that spindle and vfd weigh a lot!

smreish · #98 Tue 20 October 2009, 05:37

Sure looks like the same Delta / RV73 spindle combo with the PDS spindle custom ORANGE cable I purchased recently. Great package!

forks_dad · #99 Mon 16 November 2009, 06:07

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 and milling parts (as well as coaching football,winning championships, running a business and working full-time). So here are some update pictures from this past weekend, trying to sprint to the finish line and get done before year's end. Dave is breaking ground for us and making dust...

We're back at it and ready to wrap up!

Gerald D · #**100** Mon 16 November 2009, 06:22

Always nice to hear from these guys!

forks_dad · #**101** Mon 23 November 2009, 22:07

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 and is a very dedicated coach. When his team takes the Oregon State title, Dave and I will jump in and help him finish his MechMate.
Here's some of the latest:

Dennis works on the panel:

Gerald - we're still in the running for serial numbers...

Alan_c · #**102** Mon 23 November 2009, 23:07

Scott

Looks very nice. Is there a reason why your Z-axis is mounted back to front in the Y-car?

smreish · #**103** Wed 25 November 2009, 12:19

Alan,
Nice catch. The cutting tool (spindle, router or whatever) should be closest to the y-axis motor. If you keep it as built, the 4" table offset will work against you.
Sean

tone.gibson · #**104** Sun 27 December 2009, 20:59

the three of you have great machines! I have just started the process on building my machine, steel for the table is on order. You fellas in oregon have a leed on laser cut parts? I'm in portland if that helps. I also like your gear drives, you guys have a dxf for that and a parts list. Ialso drink beer and coffee and would be willing to share for a tour of your mechmate.

-Tone

Sherman McCoy · #**105** Tue 29 December 2009, 08:56

Tone-

You might try Summit Manufacturing in Hillsboro, they do laser parts, and seemed like they were hungry for business. I got mine from "Joe Alabama" though, and despite a huge amount of postage, it was easier than having to get a new fabber up to speed. Joe's parts are flawless.

domino11 · #**106** Tue 29 December 2009, 10:04

I can also tell you that a new bender might have some growing pains with the spider to get it just right and flat. I know mine did.

klschuff · #**107** Wed 30 December 2009, 10:18

We got the big blue one running this past weekend!!! Did a couple of VERY quick cuts. Still a lot of cleanup to do on the wires and whatnot, but it WORKS!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIXpC1YaTnA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcQMqZZPv24

Gerald D · #**108** Wed 30 December 2009, 11:48

This thread belongs to Dennis, Dave & Scott. Along comes Kurt?

klschuff · #**109** Wed 30 December 2009, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerald D

This thread belongs to Dennis, Dave & Scott. Along comes Kurt?

Sorry, Kurt = Son of Scott, master of all things software.

Castone · #**110** Wed 30 December 2009, 15:44

Great job Kurt , now you just need some MechMate Labels.

domino11 · #**111** Wed 30 December 2009, 17:42

Welcome Kurt. Keep those guys on track will you?

lunaj76 · #**112** Wed 30 December 2009, 17:47

Nice looking Mechmate! I really like the white paint. Is your y motor farther away from your router than the bearing hold down?

dragonfinder1 · #**113** Wed 30 December 2009, 20:15

One more to go before we get the labels for serial numbers.

Dave

Gerald D · #**114** Wed 30 December 2009, 21:03

Hi Kurt. Hope the change in title to this thread is suitable?

klschuff · #**115** Thu 31 December 2009, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerald D

Hi Kurt. Hope the change in title to this thread is suitable?

Very nice.

I'd hardly say I did 1/2 the work... more like the guy who hordes the last puzzle piece and waits for everyone else to do the work.

dragonfinder1 · #**116** Tue 16 February 2010, 09:44

Here's a few pictures of what I've been busy with.
A picture of my first attempt at finger splice, when I get that under control I'll start with dovetails.

Dog feeders, from pine. The dark one is burned not stained, cat feeder under construction.

Tambour box as seen in the February issue of Woodworker's Journal. This was all built on the MM except I cut the slats to length with a hand saw. This box was made with scrap wood and was intended an experiment to see if I could do it. Now to do it with some "good" wood.

MetalHead · #**117** Tue 16 February 2010, 09:49

Awesome looking projects.

domino11 · #**118** Tue 16 February 2010, 09:59

Nicely done Dave! Good to see you are still around.

dragonfinder1 · #**119** Tue 16 February 2010, 15:21

Actually I did get my dragon done. The cedar board started out 12" x 27" x 1-1/8" thick. I had to erase it twice, so the board ended up about 5/8" thick.

domino11 · #**120** Tue 16 February 2010, 15:50

You have a wood eraser?

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