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#31
Mon 22 July 2013, 10:32
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Well done Andrew! Why do we have so few MM builders from the UK?
 
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#32
Mon 22 July 2013, 15:10
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Not sure Gerald.
I didnt find anything too difficult and this forum has all the answers if you look hard enough. Could be the cost. Every time you see a dollar sign I see 2 pounds. I purchased a lot of parts from the USA as the UK parts were so expensive even after shipping and import taxes the American parts were still cheaper. In some cases still 50%. If anyone in the UK reads this and needs help, just ask me. I'm no expert but I can cut parts now. Talking of cost.... Mechmate decals !!! Trying to find some that i can afford, been quoted £60 , thats too much , and i need them to apply for a build number, but I'm not paying UK prices. After all that, I have a smile on my face like a Cheshire cat , ear to ear. And I have a Mechmate cnc machine. Thank you for all your work. Regards Andrew
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#33
Mon 22 July 2013, 15:47
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I often wondered that as well. Never thought about the cost with the added taxes that you guys have over there but that makes sense. You did a nice build and now you have bragging rights. It is nothing anyone can take away from you. As far as decals, Metalhead might be able to send you some. They are $10 here in the US, I do not know your currency there.
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#34
Sun 01 September 2013, 09:27
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now with decals
Is it good enough for a build number?
Its fantastic to use
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#35
Sun 01 September 2013, 09:35
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Photos re sized
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#36
Sun 01 September 2013, 10:36
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Outstanding! Looks like your ready for that serial number! Congrats on a great build.
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#37
Sun 01 September 2013, 14:10
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Congratz! Now the real work begins
Cheers
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#38
Sun 01 September 2013, 14:15
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Whoop! Great!!
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#39
Sun 01 September 2013, 15:07
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Congratulations on a great job!!! You now go from builder to operator and that's where the rewards await.
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#40
Sun 01 September 2013, 18:17
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Cutting up scraps of timber, maple, oak and walnut
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#41
Sun 01 September 2013, 19:04
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Thank you all your kind words and help guys, now the fun really starts
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#42
Mon 09 September 2013, 10:34
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Great build !!! Glad you could get those logos local
 !!! You get #109
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#43
Mon 09 September 2013, 11:32
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Thank you Mike.
Proud owner number 109 Andrew
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#44
Mon 09 September 2013, 20:12
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Very well done, Sir.
Now the real fun starts....
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#45
Wed 11 September 2013, 07:07
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Ran the Mechmate for 3 hours last night. Largest card is 250mm by 430mm.
Maximum depth 2.5mm into 6mm material. Kept the good lady happy. And now I have a few more to make ! I want to make chairs...... but all this machine has done is to increase my honey list ! Lol.
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#46
Wed 11 September 2013, 07:27
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Nice job!
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#47
Wed 11 September 2013, 07:39
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Updated Builder's Log
Andrew,
Congratulations on completing your build and earning Serial Number 109. Here's the Updated Builder's Log with your entry added.
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#48
Wed 11 September 2013, 08:06
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Thanks John.
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#49
Wed 11 September 2013, 13:27
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Congratz on the build and your projects! This machine will change your life, good luck on the schooling, lots to learn
 Cheers!
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#50
Thu 19 September 2013, 08:10
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If you mirror those tarot cuts and roll ink on them, you have a nice set of printing blocks. I've been doing a few of these lately and it works beautifully on the mechmate. I use Extira for mine because of the moisture resistance.
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#51
Mon 23 September 2013, 15:56
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Thats a good idea. Might try that. Cheers
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#52
Tue 15 October 2013, 07:39
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Having fun with this. Found a use for scrap ply from work.
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#53
Tue 15 October 2013, 07:42
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Very nice. I've never been able to get ply to look that good.
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#54
Tue 15 October 2013, 08:48
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Loving it!!!
Would you care to elaborate what that tooth brush is for?
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#55
Tue 15 October 2013, 11:34
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Ken,
That is what he used to stain the wood.
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#56
Tue 15 October 2013, 11:42
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Nils,
Thanks for the heads up.
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#57
Tue 15 October 2013, 13:22
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Used Gaboon plywood scraps from work.
Nice clean 18mm plywood. Cam was aspire. Running mach3 Cutter onsrud 30-25 I think. 1/4 inch shank. 0.020 inch tip on 30 degrees Running at 2100 rpm. Feed 2500mm per min. 1.3mm depth of cut. One pass. Program ran for 2hours 3mins. Wax (applied with old tooth brush) is liberon bison black walnut. Comes up with a nice shine.
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#58
Tue 15 October 2013, 14:55
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Opps that should read . Running at 21000 rpm.!
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#59
Tue 15 October 2013, 19:06
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Looks good.
Better than the plywood we get here.
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#60
Wed 15 January 2014, 08:07
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Dolls House
Had to have a go at a makecnc.com dolls house for my grand daughter.
So I ran this on 6th mdf then painted it. 2.5mm cutter on 6th mdf. 12000 rpm 3000 mm per minute. 4th depth of cut. Result.
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