Well, that didn't go well :o
The pictures seem to open up fine in a new tab. Let me know if I need to do something another way?
Also, sorry for poor pictures and messy shop. I recently have been moving things around since a 75 square foot chunk of space just got occupied :)
Mark

Looking good.

Use the insert image button and paste the URL in the popup box.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps3e9e1977.jpg

Thanks Kelly...the help continues :)

Just in case video proof is needed....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHq9i3OI5ho

Again, apologies for poor video skills and messy shop (work in progress).

Mark

Looks good. Congrats on the successful build and cut.

Nice going Mark. Looks like Serial Number time.:)

Thanks DB & John....already life this machine, and I feel like I am just scratching the surface!
Mark

Well done Mark, nice machine. Good luck!

Thank you Paulo...I can't wait to put a number after my name :cool:
Mark

It magically appears, congrats!

Thanks Tom...no number yet, but I check back frequently :)
By the way, did you change the thread heading? I've wanted to do that for quite some time (I have been finished with X rail and gantry questions for a while)?
Mark

No, you crazy? they'd never give me admin access! Good thing too, I'd have titles with no relevance.

That's weird...someone just changed it...but no number yet?
I think they should give you admin access for a day, that could turn out interesting?
And to answer your question, nope not crazy...my parents have had me tested many times...I don't meet the criteria :p
Mark

Congratulations #119.
Welcome to a new world.:)

Mark Congrats on your build !!! You get #119.

Congrats on getting your number. Obviously getting the machine working is the most important part, but the serial number brings a sense of closure. Of course the real work now begins!

Woo Hoo...One One Niner!
Thanks...feel like I get to sit at the big boy table now :)

The few, the proud, the numbered...:D

Congratulations on your machine number and first step. We look forward to seeing what you bring to the table. Great Job!!!!

Congrats to #119 from #101. Well Done, Sir!!

Builder's Log Update
 

Congratulations, Mark, on completing your MechMate and earning Serial #119.

Here's is the Updated Builder's Log with your entry added.

Please let me know the cutting dimensions of your MechMate for the Builder's Log. Also, please review your entry and let me know any changes you want to make.

So how cool is it that #26 is still an active forum member?

The first MM with red GT stripes:)

Thank you, it's been a long road. It is nice to see the first builds are still hanging around the forum.
John, I will send you apm for the build log. I will post some of my projects....most likely will make some lady bugs...I hear good things about them:)
Mark
One One Niner

Lady bugs are o.k.
A gear, now that is something else eh Darren.:D

Sure thing, Al.
If there were a "truth in thread titles" law, we would all probably share my thread title.
I'm still having fun.

GEARS!!! Must cut some gears! :cool:

You guys making fun of me.......??

Would anyone care to share anything on how they charge for CNC services?
I am assuming hourly for actual cutting time, setup charge, design charge hourly?
From what little I can find, looks like $50/hour on the very low end to $150 and more...
I know there are a ton of factors (and I am looking in the US).
Mark

Mark,
This has been reviewed before, and as your aware, the market will bear what it will bear.

I know some locally charge the following:
- 50$ a run hour + setup
- per part (negotiated)
- per design run. For instance, I cut out 100 "flower motifs of MDF"....that was 150.00

Nominal charges on each job - required.
- client provide material
- tooling charge (cost as-is per required to cut if something other than standard 1/4" carbide run-of-the-mill bit.)
- CAD/CAM drafting time if part wasn't in a good DXF or other easy to toolpath file.
.....

Or, "yeah - I can do that for 300 bucks....you have a drawing?"