Progress on my Lathe project #23 - Plettenberg Bay, S.Africa - Page 8

Kobus_Joubert · #**211** Mon 26 January 2009, 21:53

Gerald I LIKE it....gathering dust and rust...ha ha

Lex · #**212** Tue 27 January 2009, 00:37

Hey, don't talk about rust! Please

Kobus_Joubert · #**213** Tue 27 January 2009, 01:06

Sorry Johan, I know even plastic will rust on the North Coast

hennie · #**214** Tue 27 January 2009, 07:45

Gerald,We earth the machine and that earth is connected into the control box and from there it goes into the earth of the electrical point.
Question? control box will be fitted to the building which is I beams and this is probably earthed together with the electricals,would it be a problem.( sorry K.K question?)
( I don`t have a bird cage / motorbike workshop that I can fit it against a wall )

Gerald D · #**215** Tue 27 January 2009, 08:46

No, the steel in the building structure is badly grounded/earthed, that normally does not cause earth loop problems. Nogal smart to figure out that it might be a problem.

Kobus_Joubert · #**216** Sun 15 February 2009, 09:49

I had a talk with Hennie this afternoon. He finished his MM today. Did a small cut to see how it is working. As he moved his business from Plet.to Knysna he does not have internet access yet and therefore asked met to request #20 to be reserved for him. He will post proof on Tuesday. Your call Gerald

Gerald D · #**217** Sun 15 February 2009, 10:24

This could be tricky. All I can do is to ask that nobody else tries to grab #20 before Hennie gets his pics posted.

sailfl · #**218** Sun 15 February 2009, 10:26

They to go Hennie, #20.

Gerald D · #**219** Sun 15 February 2009, 10:30

Sorry Hennie & Kobus, Koning Kaartman posted his logo pics before my reply above - he takes #20

sailfl · #**220** Sun 15 February 2009, 14:29

Hennie,

#21 is a great number. Congratulations.

kaartman · #**221** Sun 15 February 2009, 21:13

Congratulations Hennie, happy cutting

Kobus_Joubert · #**222** Sun 15 February 2009, 22:09

At least Hennie will get the key to the front door now that he could become 21.....you know what I mean

Lex · #**223** Sun 15 February 2009, 22:11

Yes Hennie Yes!

Alan_c · #**224** Mon 16 February 2009, 02:34

You could always give it the nickname "BlackJack"

Kobus_Joubert · #**225** Wed 18 February 2009, 23:26

Hennie is still having Internet issues. He MMS 'ed me this picture via his cell phone last night and said that I can post it. He is still getting to grips with his CAM , Mach3 and Mech Mate.

Getting there one pulse / step at a time is OK with me..as long as there is movement.

Hennie cut.JPG

domino11 · #**226** Thu 19 February 2009, 07:33

Hennie,
Looks great! Now all you need is a pic of your decals!

Hope your internet issues work out for you.

hennie · #**227** Sat 21 February 2009, 09:56

OK I have been silent for the last three weeks.this shows you what can be done if I don`t sit in front of the computer on the forum.I still need to do the final painting and put the decals on but hey it cuts and that was an achievement on itself.
Thanks Gerald for the help and Kobus thanks for the help. I had difficulties setting the settings on the motors but as usual help is available.
some of my first cuttings to follow.My daughters names and some slots that I need to cut for my first job ( only a sample).those slots need to be cut in balau which will eventually become louvre doors.My little router that I used is not properly fixed but it did a good job for what its worth (writing names)busy making my Ryobi bracket.
Next number needs to be dusted of(we need a number in this side of the country)

hennie · #**228** Sat 21 February 2009, 09:57

need to visit a internet cafe so that`s me for now

Alan_c · #**229** Sat 21 February 2009, 12:35

Mooi so, welcome to the club...

Kobus_Joubert · #**230** Sat 21 February 2009, 22:12

Well done. Do you need stickers. Free of charge. I see another lazy builder like me ie. Not cutting the main beams at an angle. Enjoy the ride

Gerald D · #**231** Sat 21 February 2009, 22:44

The main_beams_at_an_angle thing started as a way to get long beams from short iron. . . . . then liked the looks of it, and it stuck.

kaartman · #**232** Sun 22 February 2009, 00:50

Nice hennie, go boy, go.
Will be good to trim the top and bottom sharp corners of the long beams to prevent injury to your leg or hip, those bruising and cuts happen on the Saturday afternoons when you only want to cut something quickly

sailfl · #**233** Sun 22 February 2009, 01:21

You get enough bumps, bruses and cuts with out sharp corners so do what you can to eleminate them.

Gerald D · #**234** Sun 22 February 2009, 07:34

The closing plate (1010324) also removes the vicious protrusions.

hennie · #**235** Wed 25 February 2009, 05:18

Got my decals on and it is painted will post pics tonight

hennie · #**236** Wed 25 February 2009, 10:50

Put Some More Paint On Yesterday And My Decals This Morning
Next Thing On The Agenda Is A Proper Bracket For My Router Then I Can Do Some Serious Cutting

hennie · #**237** Wed 25 February 2009, 10:56

I Still Battle To Get A Proper X-0/y-0 On My Table To Start Working From.
As Can Be Seen On The Table There Is A Square That Holds My Project In Place.
Did The First Cuts With No Hassle But As I Placed The Second Parts To Be Cut It Did Not Start Cutting In The Same Place.i Did The Cuts The Next Day So X0,y0 Should Be The Same.

hennie · #**238** Wed 25 February 2009, 11:01

CONGRATS TO ALL THE OTHER BUILDERS WHO GOT THEIR NUMBERS BEFORE ME.
Yes Alan it feels good to be part of the club.Must say I had some good compliments from folks who thought I am just talking.

hennie · #**239** Wed 25 February 2009, 11:10

Feedback On Cutting The Slots On Post No 227 As Per My Sample .it Takes 2 Min To Cut One In Solid Balou 15 Mm Deep. Not To Shabby!!

Gerald D · #**240** Wed 25 February 2009, 11:51

Hennie's got it!

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