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Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 07:36 pm: | 
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Hi everybody, my name i Kim, and I'm from Denmark. I have recently been watching this forum alot, and I am going to start a build of the MechMate Router.
I have access to a Nice Laser Cutter at nights cause that's my work, so all of these parts is easily made for me. Which I see as an advantage for me.
I'm looking forward to getting started with this project, even though it might be a little while before the actual build is going to strat cause of the cold outside and no heat in the garage YET.. hehe
I think it is very nice being able to get plans and all for this machine. The first I have ever seen where I get plans for free. Thanks for that... :-) |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 10
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 09:09 am: |
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Then it has started. I have been making some parts on the Laser at work, and have been bending a little too. So here is where I'm at at this time. Looking quite good if I do say so myself....
Next, welding it together, to get a nice looking little piece of machinery. The Painting and so on and so on.
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Gerald_D
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Username: Gerald_d
Post Number: 613
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 09:54 am: |
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Hey, that looks familiar! 
There is a special sequence for welding that together, and I plan to do photos and writing this weekend.
But, basically you weld everything EXCEPT the top points as it is lying in that photo now. Until you weld those points, the car stays flexible for twist.
(Remember drawing 1020450D before you get too eager to weld) 
Out of curiousity, what should the budget price be for having those parts cut in Europe? I know that you are in a special situation, but what would the average guy have to pay for a full set of laser cuttings? |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 14
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 10:38 pm: |
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Hehe, have been trying to see if I can Weld. Until now it's not very good, but ok, I'm using a non CO2 welder. U know one of those cheap ones that has the gas in the tread.... Damn irritating to use, maybe I'll just get someone else to weld it for me... Irritating it is... Luckeli I made a few of these, I just need to bend the pieces. But other than that I have a few to try on.... |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 16
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 11:10 am: |
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I'm looking forward to seeing the excact order of welding the Y-Car together so I can get a little further with this one soon. |
Gerald_D
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Username: Gerald_d
Post Number: 625
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 06:54 am: |
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The weekend had fine summer weather, and wife's family is coming to visit soon, so it was home maintenance time - sorry, no photos yet. Tonight?.... |
fabrica
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Username: Daya
Post Number: 121
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 06:50 pm: |
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It seems that you are having some fun over there. All the best to you. Give our regards to all the people who are gathering at your place to enjoy the weekend. |
Gerald_D
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Username: Gerald_d
Post Number: 627
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 08:15 pm: |
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Kim, see this thread for the welding sequence.
The snag of living in a place like Cape Town, is that every lost family member finds reasons to come and visit for cheap! I need to find parking for 7 cars at my house!  |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 17
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 08:50 pm: |
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Thx Gerald.... That looks a little more easy than what I have been trying out... hehe, I'm not gonna show my terrible welding...*GGGG* But This looks kind of easy though.
Gonnat try the first time I get time for it this week.
Keep up the nice informative work Gerald...
Kim |
Donald Neisler
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Username: Dneisler
Post Number: 14
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, December 16, 2006 - 08:01 pm: |
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Come on Kim, I am bitting at my finger tips to see more :-) |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 22
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, December 17, 2006 - 12:48 am: |
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Sorry guys, haven't had any time this weekend yet, Been seeing my daughter, and when that happens I give all my attention to her.
But maybe I'll see if I can get something welded tomorrow, I have also gotten hold of a Cabinet for the Electronics now, and for free even, surplus from my dads work. Had 2 little scrathes on it, then it's garbage...LOL I'll see if I can take a few pictures sunday or monday. |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 62
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 03:31 am: |
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Ok, finally something is beginning to happen here. Just had my X-Axis beams cut today. Damn they are heavy... 3100mm long so that my final cutting area becomes. 1250*2500mm |
Gerald_D
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Username: Gerald_d
Post Number: 962
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 06:44 am: |
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Don't let anyone tell you that a MechMate is a lightweight hobbyist machine. Good to hear that there is still life in Europe! |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 63
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 08:41 am: |
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There is nothing lightweight in a MechMate... I am also in the progress of getting a Welder bought so that I can weld it all together also... I'm looking forward to bringing you all pictures in a month or two, at this time we have snow in Denmark... Not good working conditions when there's no heat or insulation in the garage yet. |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 76
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 12:56 am: |
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Ok, finally again something is quietly happening here, have just ordered my X and Y rails, final price, will be well under any price I have seen inhere, good to have a dad who has all the connections when things need to be made... So this said, I will have X and Y rails made for around $75... :-D |
Gerald_D
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Username: Gerald_d
Post Number: 1164
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 06:53 am: |
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Kim, I have to meet your dad sometime. He and I have a lot in common....sons who want cheap CNC machines. |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 77
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 08:36 am: |
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Gerald... Nice... I think it's nice having dad's who can fix things at a reasonable price... |
Gerald_D
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Username: Gerald_d
Post Number: 1166
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 09:22 am: |
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Us oldies have to be careful of the KIPPERS - Kids In Parent's Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings. |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 78
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 05:49 pm: |
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LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Nice one Gerald... |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 88
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 04:01 pm: |
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So now I have my Crossbearers cut, and bent, going to be boltet to the main beams with 2 12 mm bolts on each side of the table. so 14 pcs of 12mm bolts pr side of the table, going to post picture later today of the crossbearer. |
Pierre GRAND
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Username: Grandpi
Post Number: 14
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 01:20 am: |
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Kim,
Is it possible to see some photos of your mechmate and cut exemples ???Maybe videos ???
Thanks again for the cuts : mine is on the go... |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 7
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 05:23 pm: |
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Posted by Kim Mortensen on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 02:37 pm:
Pierre, You have it all wrong, my mechmate is not build yet... I'm
still in the beginning stage... But when it is done, then I will
gladly put pics and all online. |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 94
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2007 - 05:14 pm: |
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News, thing's happening here....
The Y rail's have also been made.
The Gauge plate also made, with the 2 45 degree cuts...
Here's a look at the gauge plate from the angles...
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Robert Masson
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Username: Robert_m
Post Number: 7
Registered: 04-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2007 - 08:08 pm: |
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Hi Kim,
Thanks for those pics.
They will help me as I plan to build one soon.
I’ll follow your progression as an inspiration.
Good luck,
Robert |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 95
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2007 - 08:10 pm: |
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thx robert, I will be posting more pictures in the near future... |
Hugo Carradini
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Username: Hugotel
Post Number: 66
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 07, 2007 - 02:15 am: |
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Hello Kim.
Keep those post coming.
Nice work.
Hugo Carradini |
Marc Shlaes
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Username: Shlazor
Post Number: 11
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Monday, May 07, 2007 - 03:23 am: |
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Kim,
Which rail grinding method did you use? |
Kim Mortensen
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Username: Inwonder
Post Number: 96
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 07, 2007 - 09:43 am: |
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I had my father make them on a grinding machine at his work... :-D |
Kim Mortensen
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Post Number: 98
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 03:04 am: |
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Just wanted to show people what I'm using at work to cut my laser parts for the mechmate...
a 5 Kw Armada Laser with Fanuc Resonator, soon to be replaced by a newer version with a mitsubishi Resonator instead...
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