I've seen the beast in action. Nice, really smooth. I'm jealous that he already has configured the touch plate, laser offset and shuttle pro. It's still too clean - but I am sure I can help fix that problem :)

Gerald, I gave Nils a set of decals and logo's for the machine, so you can issue the serial number as soon as he post's the proof!

Congratulation Nils, it's been a long fun road.

Thanks for letting me help.

Sean,

Once again, I could not have built my machine with out your help and direction. My machine works so well because of your input. I want to thank you for putting up with my phone calls and questions. I was lucky that you helped me.

Well done! Looking forward to seeing photos of your completed machine.

Sounds like Nils is having fun. :)

Well done Nils. I hope the blue paint is off your face by now

Nils, if you still have paint on your face, you could put the decal on your forehead :D

Way to go Nils !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sure, we're all happy for ya bud.

Pictures Please. :D

Virus
 

Mech Mate Builders,

About the time I was finishing my build and wanting to show pictures, I have had to deal with a personal computer problem. There is a very nasty virus out there.

On Friday AM after doing a complete scan of my computer with a well know virus protection software, my computer would not boot. I have a comptuer background and after trying everything that I knew, I decided to take my machine to a palce to see if they could recover my data and fix my machine.

After 5 days of them working on it, they recovered a very small percentage of the data that was on my hard drive. When I went to look at the data at their facility, they started experiencing the same problem with their computer that I had.

They have now isolated the hard drive that they down loaded the small data they recovered.

I know better but I had not made a backup for some time. I do check my computer regularly for viruses.

Be Warned! Make backups and scan your machine and becareful what you allow on you computer.

I hope today to glue the new spoil board to my machine and to add the logos. I will take some pictures in the next day or two.

I consider my personal computer has been trashed. I was planning to buy a new one with a faster processor but I wasn't planning to do it so soon. Looks like I am getting an early present.

Which virus was it?

Nils,

Sorry to hear about your computer.

On a better note....congratulations on your machine.:)

Thanks to all about my machine. Don't know which virus.

Today, I used the machine to be my assistance.

I glued the MDF board on today. I used two 3/4 x 2 boards across the table to suspend the MDF up off the original MDF table board. I used four clamps to attach the center of the MDF to the gantry which raised the MDF off of my two boards. To do this I had to move the router up. With the MDF clamped, I could slowly move the MDF to be able to get under it to clean and spread the glue. It worked very well and I could do the job with out any assistance.

Very innovative . . . . using the gantry to carry the top board!

Hey!
Did anyone notice the really nice z-axis chain in that picture :)

Sean,
I was just thinking that when your post showed up. I think it is the first picture I remember seeing with a Z axis chain! Looks great! :) I see Nils also got the new truck in the background for one of the shots too!

You might be surprised to see that a short shielded cable bundle supports itself without the need for a chain. ;)

Yes, but it does not look as cool! :cool:

Ahem! see here you were too busy looking at the wet patch on the floor that you did not notice the chain :p

Alan,
My apologies Sir! Only the second time I have seen it! :)

I like the cable chain. I think it is a neater way to keep the wiring out of the way and in the future, I want to add a air hose for a air drill and it will work nicely for a place to run the hose.

It sure made easy to move the MDF around having the gantry available to move it.

Next, I have to attach the logos and take some pictures of the boards I have cut.

I am having fun using my machine.

There is elegance in simplicity - you guys would probably think that it is "cool" to encase these in cable chains. :rolleyes: :D

Not so. Not everything should be surrounded by cable chain. Just cables. I bought the stuff cheap at my favorite supply house - Skycraft. It was a good solution for me.

Today I mill the MDF and put on the logos. Take more pictures.

It appears that I was incorrect about my hard drive. The second place that I took my computer has been able to save all my data.... I will believe it when I see it. They think I had a hard drive failure. What ever the problem, I am happy that I have my data back and I will start backup on more regular basis than once in every 6 months. Shame on me.

Nils,
Great to hear you got your data back. I like to use a large External hard drive to back up my critical data on and only use it for that purpose. They seem to be getting cheaper every day. :)

Gerald,

Here is the proof.....

I already have a clamp hit and the last photo was taken through the window.

Congratulations, Nils!

Nice one Nils!

Happy day!!! Good job.

Nils,
Looks really good. Congratulations. :)

Very very nice Nils...by the way what type of truck IS that in the background.

Congratulations Nils. Beautiful build. I've been watching your progress since I joined the Forum and I'm so pleased to see you reach this milestone..:):):)

I'll add your Serial # as soon as we get the nod from Gerald. As I mentioned, it's up to Gerald to assign Serial Numbers, I'm just "staff" to maintain the spreadsheet.

Regards,
John

John, look at the title of the thread - that's where and when the number appears.

I didn't notice. Thanks. I'll make the update.

Regards,
John

Thanks to all for the congrats. It has been fun building and I am looking forward to the fun of cutting and making money with it.

The truck is a 2001 Nissan King Cab XE. Which I really like.

Working on my learning curve for the software.

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And welcome. The executive wash room is down the hall and to the left. ;)

Greg,

Thanks

Who has the key? Or do I get my own copy?

Nils #12,

Congratulation from Brasil :) :D

GREAT JOB NILS!!!

Glad everything worked out.

Well done Nils. Another one proving that this isn't an impossible task, no matter how much it appears to be when first starting.

Jayson.

I am so proud.
My student has completed is his matriculation through the university and finally graduated! :D
Kudo's Nils

Kudos to the tutor, mentor & weldor!

Sean,

Thanks. I know you don't like me giving you too much praise but you deserve it. So this will be the last time.

Thanks for the use of your shop, the welding and the guidance on my path to building my machine. I appreciate it.

Gerald,

Thanks for sharing your design, your plans and your knowledge. Thanks for maintaining the forum so we have a place to learn and to pass on what we have learned.

Now, I have to get out there and make some money while having some fun. I have to make you proud.

Sean, when do I get my diploma and when is the party?

Gerald, I think it is getting close to MM T-Shirts and Hats time!