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#1
Tue 16 June 2009, 02:09
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Had a good day on the girl today! #45 - Melbourne, Aus
This site is extremely addictive - almost needs a health warning
 I have just ordered some laser cut parts - if anyone is interested they will cost $410 ex Melb, inc bending and skates for grinding the rails. Motor brackets for universal motors. Let me know if you are interested - about 10 days away. 
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#2
Tue 16 June 2009, 03:24
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Welcome Rick. Suddenly the Aussies are warming to the MechMate . . . . .
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#3
Tue 16 June 2009, 07:05
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Welcome Rick,
The Aussies are really moving now! There soon will not be a country left that does not have a MM build!
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#4
Sat 27 June 2009, 03:58
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Just been sorting out some space to build the MM. Had to extend the mezzanine at my factory - it seems that you never have enough space.
Looking at 2450x1850 cutting area, mainly for nested based maching of cabinet parts. Also centreboards for a Cobra Catamaran (another area that I have an interest in). Getting started is the hard part - when I read that you need to print 2 copies of the PDF's it all started to make sense. The spec's I'm looking at are: steel work - basically following dwgs motors - OM PK296A2A-SG7.2 BOB - PMDX 122 Geckos G203V Transformer - hard bit - still working on that Picked up the laser cut parts yesterday - makes you appreciate Gerald's dwgs when things fit so well. regards
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#5
Sat 27 June 2009, 04:08
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Looking forward to your build Rick.
Good to see another Australian join the group. Jayson.
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#6
Sat 27 June 2009, 17:18
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I must have missed your first post. Great to see more Australians starting to build! You got a super price for your laser cut parts.
If you need any help with the transformers, just yell out. Make sure you post lots of pics too!
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#7
Mon 13 July 2009, 20:42
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laser parts
Hi Rick
I received my laser parts yesterday thank you. Haven't had a chance to look at them yet work is getting in the way. I also recieved my rails and wheels from YITONG yestarday as well. Took a quick look at them and they look great and they packed them in PVC pipe so they wouldn't get damaged in transit. Stan
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#8
Fri 17 July 2009, 03:51
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Hello Rick,
Where are you getting your parts laser cut? I am in Melbourne and have got some quotes in Heidlberg for $1050 + GST which is considerably more than your $410. I have all the electronics/motors/controllers from local suppliers,wheels and adjusters from Superior Bearings in USA. I have just finished cutting the rails and starting to weld the table this weekend. Where are you based in Victoria? Cheers Chris
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#9
Mon 20 July 2009, 18:56
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Hi,
I am up for a set of laser cut parts also, I have seen the quality of skippy's (Pauls) parts and they look great, so if anyone else is in, please let me know. Cheers Tony.
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#10
Mon 20 July 2009, 18:59
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Tony,
Just about to place an order for more laser parts. Looking at a modified skate design - requested by Chris - so will let you know when I have details. Cost still at $410 ex Melb regards, Rick
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#11
Mon 20 July 2009, 20:42
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Thanks Rick,
Count me in for the complete Kit Rick. I'm in Brisbane so would need to include freight also. Let me know whats what with regards to payment and when. Much appreciated!! Cheers Tony.
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#12
Tue 21 July 2009, 01:45
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Hey dad,
I have now made an account! I think we should put some photos of ours up soon! Rob.
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#13
Tue 21 July 2009, 02:21
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I agree with your son!
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#14
Tue 21 July 2009, 05:10
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Rob,
Welcome to the Forum! Rick & Rob, Sounds like a Father-Son build. Wonderful!
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#15
Tue 21 July 2009, 05:38
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How far is Adelaide and Vic from each other....will it be 2 seperate builds ?
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#16
Tue 21 July 2009, 05:46
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Quote:
Welcome!
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#17
Tue 21 July 2009, 07:58
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Rick,
If you get conned into bankrolling this operation, at least make Rob do the heavy lifting.
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#18
Tue 21 July 2009, 17:00
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Quote:
Greg
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#19
Tue 21 July 2009, 21:44
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Distance
Hello Greg
Without being a pendant, what about Sydney to Canberra - about 288Km Ed
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#20
Tue 21 July 2009, 22:48
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now who's a pedant? ;-)
you mean pedant? unless you are a hanging object?....
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#21
Tue 21 July 2009, 23:08
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From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...capital_cities :
"While Canberra is the capital of Australia, it is not the capital of the ACT in any official sense;"
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#22
Wed 22 July 2009, 00:44
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Quote:
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#23
Wed 22 July 2009, 22:29
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Canberra
Hello Gerald
Have a look here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austral...ital_Territory Canberra was given self government in 1978 ( I think ). I guess I was to bright at being a pendant instead of pedant 8-))) Ed
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#24
Wed 22 July 2009, 22:42
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"For the Queen, the Law and the People" - Is that Priscilla?
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#25
Wed 22 July 2009, 22:51
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I think the Melbourne-Adelaide thing is moot anyway, both Rob and Rick live in Victoria (assume Melbourne?) I'm the one in Adelaide.
Gerald, you may also want to move all this nonMechMate talk into the catchall so Rob & Rick can have their thread back from being hijacked......
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#26
Wed 22 July 2009, 23:08
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Rob & Rick got us all gathered here when they gave us a scent that some pictures were coming. The crowd is getting restless and starting to chat . . . .
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#27
Sat 25 July 2009, 03:13
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An update of our work! Have started the kitchen table project - still awaiting stepper motors. Most steel is cut for the table!
This is our control box - PICT0018a.jpg Work so far of the control box - PICT0021a.jpg - Capacitors 2x 10 000uF 100Volt. - Transformer 300VA (25V+25V output) + Rectifier - PDMX 122 - Geckos G203V - Also on the Dim Rail is a 12VDC transformer (two outputs) and a contactor! - Have included an RCD for safety. Dim rail is not mounted yet as still waiting on some switches to come to work out the layout Rob.
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#28
Sun 09 August 2009, 04:00
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New build underway in Melbourne, Aus
Update on the father and son build in Melb.
Started with some laser bits, electrical box, and a lot of bits. Rob (NixonJr) came to the rescue and has built the control box - apparently easy for a 2nd year apprentice electrician lasercut1.jpgbox.jpg cover.jpg Have done some welding and cutting.beams.jpg Also the motors have arrived.motor.jpg Now just have to cleare a spot for the MM. This is the future home.mmspot.jpgJust need Rob to sell his boat regards, Rick
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#29
Sun 09 August 2009, 05:42
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So far so good. It will be cutting in no time.
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#30
Sat 29 August 2009, 02:49
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An update for you guys!
Photos were taken on my mobile sorry for the low quality! Father has been busy cuting and welding: DSC00018.JPG I have built a new computer for the mechmate, Almost finished the control box, and have gotten the motors turning! DSC00019.JPG DSC00020.JPG DSC00023.JPG DSC00025.JPG
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