Hello is it to late to get in on the group buy on the laser cut parts. I have been looking for a sorce for getting this done local. But have had no luck yet.
Thanks

Dennis

I think it is worth having some sets in stock.
Looks like you are going to get a lot of orders and if you have them, the can shipped quickly

Not too late, I need 6 people to commit and I will start on batch #3. As for time it really depends on the laser cutter. If he can do them in a week, than I would say two weeks, but this last batch took alot longer due to laser guy was behind, and the bending guy made a mistake. Hope the 3rd batch is faster. I am taking orders still. I think I have 3-4 commited so far, so batch #3 will start real soon it looks like.

I still need 3 more orders for parts before I can send it in to be cut.

Hi Donald,
By chance are you doing a bulk buy on the bearings or any other parts? Anyone else doing bulk buy on the bearings (in the U.S.)?

Thanks,

Wayneo

I am not, I have got to much other stuff going on right now. I think Brian has gotten us a good deal on ordering the Bearings. I would ask him and can give you the details.

Hi, I was wondering which parts are being laser cut?

Loren, look at this post to see what you get:

http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showp...10&postcount=3

Loren, it is all the drawings with a P at the end of the number.

Donald, that laser cut parts kit looks nice. Come on guys, just three more for Batch #3.

Okay, I'm in! Make that just two more.

Good Jay. I hope we can get two more soon.

Ok we have 6, anyone else that wants in on this batch please order soon, I plan on turning this order in Monday if at all possible. I should have a bettter ETA at that point.

Donald Neisler

Hi Donald,
I just recieved my laser cut and bent parts. They are A+ and your effort in getting this done is really appreciated. THANK YOU!!!!
Stephen

Thanks Stephen.
Learned alot from this little adventure :-)

Hello Donald,

Just as Stephen's post above, my parts have arrived and I would like to thank you for doing such a great job.

It was a pleasure dealing with you.

Thanks again,

Tom

Sourcing a set of laser cut steel components to build the MechMate
 

Donald, folk are asking me:
- where can they contact you?
- what is the price per set?
- bending included?
- shipping costs?
- whether a set is sufficient for one MechMate, or whether multiple sets are needed?

Would you mind giving a summary here please?

- where can they contact you?
via sales at donalds-hobby dot com

You can order here:
http://www.donalds-hobby.com/prod/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1203

- what is the price per set?
$225 unbent, $285 $399.99 bent

- bending included?
Optional. Yes

- shipping costs?
I have seen as low as $30 and as high as $60 so far.

- whether a set is sufficient for one MechMate, or whether multiple
sets are needed?
One Set per MechMate being built.

I think this covers most of it. Let me know if there is others.

Thanks Donald.

I am also about to have some sets cut & bent here in Cape Town. Locals can contact me if they are interested. Prices similar to Donald's

Donald
Just sent payment for the parts.
Can't wait to start building this monster.

Thanks Russ

Hi Donald...
Just received my parts yesterday... those lasers can sure cut smoothly.
thanks much
BTW: the shipping up here in Idaho came to $35, I believe...

Looks we got 8 more builders. I am ordering so far 8 more kits Monday. If you still want a set on this batch, please order ASAP as I am sending in the order on Monday.

Donald, I am going to try and change one or two tiny details on the drawings by Sunday night. Nothing that will affect fit or function.

The one change is on the spider plate where the 4 holes for the V-roller are engraved with "crosshairs". There is a note on the drilling drawing to double-check those positions before center-punching, but this has tripped up at least one person. The actual hole positions depend on the source of V-roller and whether it is a 100mm or 4" Z-slide. Bottom line is that I want to put more hairs in that cross....

Does anyone else know of improvements/errors in the profile/laser drawings?

Ok Gerald.

If I recall they are just engraving the crosshairs so unless you change there actual positions it want affect the cutting at all. Thanks for letting me know becuase I have not been able to keep up the forum much lately.

If there is any other changes please let me know.

Gerald / Donald
Are all the motor mounts being engraved or cut for both direct drive and gear reduction? I'm asking becouse I am planning on using gear reduction
Thanks Russ

Yes, all the motor mounts being engraved or cut for both direct drive and gear reduction.

Is there anybody in the UK who would like to try and get laser parts cut in the UK and avoid the $175 for shipping to the UK.

OR is there anyone in the UK who has already had laser parts cut and could put me in touch with the company that did the cutting.

OR are you on your way to the UK from Paris, Texas 75460 and could collect a package from Donald's Hobby Center....................

Maybe Kim can help with laser cutting in Europe? See his thread.

Hi everybody,I'm Phil bizley and am a newbie.i have been watching this great forum for many weeks now. and have just ordered the laser cut parts here in the UK.Bristol they are costing me about £200.00 including bending, the company is just around the corner from me and it's called laserline engineering ltd.if anyone wants the email address i can post it here.Gerald this is by far the best site i have come across.Keep up the good work.Phil

Welcome Phil! We need a more vocal barmy army here...http://www.mechmate.com/Forum/clipart/happy.gif