Hennie,
Did you make the vacuum table yourself or did you buy one. I am looking at building one soon.

I think building this machine was the easy part, so much to learn on how to use it now. Awesome job!

Tim

With Interrest +/- R420 000.00 I won`t tackle building one.

I have done a number of vacuum tables. I did some home work on the foil machine and might attempt it. The only bit I am still stuck with is the heater.

Hybrid MM
 

This is not an idea to better my MM or anything else and I am not opening a can of worms for another discussion I need to get a machine working with a cutting table of 1200 x 600.I have my MM that I can source parts from to get this running and I know it can work I have a month to do it and I would need some input from anybody( please ).I have a container that it is going to stand in and that is why I need to downscale as it is going to be on site.
The concept is to have a movable x-axis table with the y-axis and z-axis stationary.As we all know the MM parts work so the question is will the concept work.I am posting this rough drawing to show the idea.

iam not and expert but you will need double of space and have to have in mind how much weight will handle the x axis motor since you will vary your materials.

I have the length in space but it is the width that I need to make a plan with. Motors can handle the weight I am using my MM ones with a 3:1 gearbox.I won`t be cutting at high speed so losing steps won`t be a issue.Will be cutting 18 mm shutter ply precut to 1200 x 600 mm in size.

info
 

hennie

can you please let me know how much cost foils and what dimesion is foil ?

Gorantec, foil width is from 1200mm to 1400 mm.I don`t know the cost in your country but try google a foil supplier Renolit.

Hennie, if that machine is going to be in the container permanently, you can mount a pair of x-rails to the roof (ceiling) of the container. (nothing wrong with your concept either)

great idea gerald but if the container is exposed to the sun and changes of temperature the metal will expand and contract and move the axis.
but iam imagin a huge axis moving on the ceiling like a crain... mmmmm sounds interesting .. double purpose crain and axis.. mm... double mmmm... ther is no think emoticon :mad:

Gerald I will PM you.Fernando I had times in my workshop where we had hot and humid days and the metal did get hot in such a state that one can feel the change it didn`t affect the cutting of the project.Remember the MM is verry forgiving.

Ok Gerald I should have seen it ( no PM`s).Will meet up for Coffee soon.I had a look at if I take the MM and use a board cutting width of 600 mm it would still fit in the width that I have available and ok some 2700 mm long cutting surface.Stupid idea I had:o but it can work.Now to order some steel for new mini,mini gantry.Alan I will touch base with you later once I have been to Stellenbosch and see what is involved.

Hybrid MM
 

Ok, so I had nothing to do and since Kobus have a new attachment that might look nice on this.

Bucket list
 

While I was visiting my parents in JHB I stumbled on my first woodwork project that `n did when I was 16 years old in my final matric year.It was a clock that I never had time to complete or can I say started thinking with something else.Only need to make a frame to hold the face for the clock.Will put it on my to do list when my MM is in JHB.

Poor parents...they had to look at a uncompleted clock for the last 50 years....time flies :D

JHb Project
 

This is my JHB project that I am busy with,only drawers to go on and then it is complete.The florals was done by a chap in the east who has a MM but don`t know how to use a broom.The fluted posts was done by a chap in Randburg who also has a MM but pays someone to use his broom.The rest was done by a chap in the Westrand who also have a MM but can`t use it and also have a broom somewhere either in Plett or up here in JHB. Thanks Kobus and Brad For the Help.

Nee jy KAN !! mooi..

Very Nice In Deed. The finish is very smooth

Mooi manne!!!

Amazing! Just go to show the impact a broom operator has on a project

Stunning, you have a great eye for detail!

Hennie: I love those bookcases. Share your finish secrets with us?:)

Hennie,
Very Nice!

Had to put this up showing the top curve pannels

Hennie you are the man.
Love your work and craftsmanship.
Thanks again for sharing your stuff.. WOW
:)

It all started with boxes
 

I started playing with boxes and it ended up being shelving.The boxes hang on the same slots that the shelving brackets hang on to.

That is a neat idea! Perfect for my shop organising!

Nogal slim ne? - Very nice, are those Rodrigues boards?

Alan, I have no idea what boards those were they were from Brazil 18 mm shutter ply paid R 256.00 a sheet.I see you had a delivery also what was the price of those you got delivered

Price going up this week, but managed to secure a few bundles at R195.00 ea exc vat (increase said to be about 6%) - importers are very sneaky, bring the boards in having paid for them when the leave the country of origin but keep them in Dollar value, when you buy them if the Rand has dropped they then charge you the current exchange rate, if not then at the rate they paid. (bundles currently in stock at the importers took a jump last week when the Rand had a stutter)

The quality of the import board varies quite a bit, about three weeks back I could only get ones with an incredibly thin face ply and bright orange glue, this latest batch is manufactured by Rodrigues in Brazil, face plys are nice and thick and is proported to be the Rolls Royce of shutter ply, however there are still many faults with these boards and that referance may be a bit of an insult to Mr's R&R.

Hennie,
That is a great idea man. Do you mind sharing the files?

Alan did you get them from davidsons?Marius at the moment I can`t busy negotiating a contract with a huge building supplier to market the product.

Wow Hennie, that is great. I hope your negotiations go well. I will buy some when they come out.

No wonder Hennie is not BUGGING me lately...he is BUSY :D

Kobus, there comes a time in every boy's life when he becomes a man and start doing his own thing. I think our Hennie has ventured into big business.

Hennie, not from Davidsons, got this lot through Airton Timbers (came direct from Merenskys store - the importers) quite a big savings on the quantity of boards.

Good luck with your negotiations, hopefully its not with that group of building suppliers with warehouses all over the country - they want the stuff for less than it costs you to manufacture and then if the mood takes them they can return large quantities for credit, plus you have to pay for shelf space, marketing etc etc, oh and dont forget the rebate they demand at the end of the month based on orders placed with you!!!!! - be very strong in negotiations and be prepared to walk away if the deal is not absolutly in your favour.

Kobus, I am always busy ( planning next machine to cut bamboo only )thought you are in the states on your trip.Where is your last pit stop.do you have space for a Webber Carburator in your suitcase.
Marius let me know what you need then I will cut it for you.
Alan, no not for them but will give you a call.( I am in Cape town this weekend with the family meeting up with a client).

I travel light...small backpack.... 3 onderbroeke....een in tas een aan bas en een in was.

Jy kan 'n onderbroek se leeftyd met 'n faktor 4 vermeerder.....as hy begin vuil raak draai agterkant na voor. Daarna draai binne na buite en dan weer voor na agter..