The Build is the BOSS!! #132 - Vernon BC, Canada

[mike nelson]

Hello, my name is Mike and I am looking for people that have built or are building a mechmate that live close to me to share ideas or to bounce things off of. I live in Vernon, British Columbia Canada.

[MetalHead]

Mike - Welcome to the forum. We are a global group so we welcome your questions and thoughts. Many topics are covered well in the current forum sections, so start researching and planning. We are looking forward to your build !!!

[mike nelson]

Can any one tell me why to use the 4 to 1 reduction drive vs direct drive.......will it run slower but have more torque.

[bradm]

Mike, it will run slower, have more torque, smoother movement, and greater accuracy. Since there is an upper limit on practical speed based on the tool (bit size, type, spindle speed, spindle HP), it is a net win - the machine works better and can cut more material faster.

[mike nelson]

Cool! thanks Brad......sounds like a no brainer......looks like i will be ordering some stuff from "MetalHead Mike"

[mike nelson]

Hello, can anyone tell me how to post some pics?

[mike nelson]

Hello, how does one post a few pics.....cant seem to find out how, can anyone help me!

[WTI]

Press the "Go Advanced" button below the Message box.

Then press the "Manage Attachments" box.

Remember that pics need to be small to upload them, so a max of 650x650 on Jpgs.

[Alan_c]

see here (http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394)

[mike nelson]

Had some left over orange paint!

[WTI]

Looks great!

[smreish]

So,
what are you going to use the MM for? I see a lot of classic cars and a pristine shop!
That Ford Fastback looks awesome!

[mike nelson]

I am going to use the MM for foam relief

[mike nelson]

One year later.....back at it!

[mike nelson]

2 inch square aluminum tubing with half inch spacing for clamping and waste material to fall through......with nylon spacers, and held on by stainless teck screws from the under side......kind of a expensive deck but it looks cool!

[mike nelson]

Well its been a long time but got the orange MM cutting some foam test runs!
I will send pics and short video later tonight! Me Happy!

[mike nelson]

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[mike nelson]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BxtlX_7CMRknZ2PyodccqjG_3ApQ5AuS/view?usp=sharing_eil&ts=5d40dbd1

[mike nelson]

Well that didnt work......lol

[mike nelson]

Can anyone help me to upload a short video.....cant figure it out yet!

[mike nelson]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BxtlX_7CMRknZ2PyodccqjG_3ApQ5AuS/view?usp=sharing_eil&ts=5d40dbd1[/URL]

Just copy and paste to google......should work....i hope. Cheers

[xraydude]

Hey, Mike. When I tried that link, I do not have permissions to the file. You may try Vimeo to upload your videos to and to then share links. It is free, with a limitation on the size of video you upload per week. Oh, and don't worry, I understand the 8 year timeframe! ;)

Ted

[mike nelson]

Thanks Ted, I went in and set the setting to anyone with the link to view....should be ok now....if not I will try what you said!

[mike nelson]

It was cutting backwards......lol......had to change settings to mirror image....oh I have lots to learn. haha

[mike nelson]

I am in the middle of building a watertable for plasma cutting.....dual purpose....Mill/plasma

[xraydude]

Mike, that worked. Cool looking build! You have some major Z height there!

Ted

[jhiggins7]

Mike,

Congratulations on your progress. You're cutting, you've got paint. All you need is to add MechMate logos and you're ready for a Serial Number.

By the way, you can also paste a LINK directly to your Post. Just "highlight the text" you want users to click, select the LINK Icon (World with a paper clip) and paste your link. Like this Link to Mike's MechMate cutting foam. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BxtlX_7CMRknZ2PyodccqjG_3ApQ5AuS/view?ts=5d40dbd1[/URL])

[mike nelson]

Thanks John, i will get some logos made soon .....I will try linking that way next time i do a video. By the way is there a vector file for the logo in this forum?

[mike nelson]

Found the logo file!......just had to look for it. lol

[xraydude]

Mike, I had an extra set of logos cut when I ordered mine. If you want them, let me know and I will drop them in the mail.

Ted

[mike nelson]

Wow.....that would be great.....i was just heading downtown to see if i could get that done. Just let me know info so i can send you some money for them (via) etransfer?
Mike Nelson
8475 Silver Star road
Vernon BC.
V1B-3M7
Thanks Ted!!!

[xraydude]

No problem, Mike. I will be back at home Thursday night and I will get them in the post on Friday. No charge.

Ted

[mike nelson]

Well..... thank you very much Ted! That is very nice of you!
Cheers neighbour!

[jask]

that looks awesome Mike, congratulations!
the video link is still not working for me, permissions look good but for some reason the video just hangs when I hit play... or it says an error has occured
What is the story with the plasma? that does not look like it is going to be for foam relief! ;) .... are you planning a removable pan for the table?

[mike nelson]

Thanks John! On post #27 try John Higgins link.....should work. Yes... change of plans, I added braces and now it should be stronger. I am going to have a removable aluminum waterbed table that should be able to be changed out in about 10 minutes with help from the water storage under the table bed that will have about 8 psi for under 2 minute fill of the waterbed. I still want to make a waterjet table.....just need to find a extra $35,000 hiding somewhere for the pump and then i should be good to go!

[jhiggins7]

Wow...a MechMate waterjet! That would be a first. Are you planning to make a "removable waterbed" plasma table and then follow that with a waterjet? Should be very interesting.

[xraydude]

Mike, the logos are in the mail. They said about a week.

Ted

[mike nelson]

Yes John, that would be my plan. Guillermo from Venezuela (Meckmate member) has a thread that he started about his waterjet build......i wonder if he ever finished it?

[mike nelson]

Hey Ted, cool....cant wait to get a number for the machine!
Thanks again!

[mike nelson]

Look what came in the mail today thanks to Ted #131
Thank you Ted!!!!!16446

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[vustasmith]

i am dreaming of a day like this

[xraydude]

Great, Mike! Glad they made it. Love your build.

Ted

[MetalHead]

Ok, guess I've been asleep at the wheel!! This MM needs a number! This is a cool build!!

[MetalHead]

Better never than late I always say ..... Congrats, this is a cool build!! You get a belated #132 !!

[mike nelson]

Thanks Metalhead Mike.....still playing with some loose ends....but having fun with it! Still want to build a waterjet Mechmate....maybe one day I will find the time! Cheers.

[jhiggins7]

Hey Mike,

Congratulations on earning Serial Number #132. Love your build. Looking forward to a MechMate Water Jet.:cool:

Here's the Updated Builder's Log (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SDSq8C8mQKJzp0oTrXtHcTYXp_QmFlYev9zRc1X2nZE/edit?usp=sharing) with your entry added. You're cutting dimensions seem extensive. Please let me know what they are so that I can add them to your log entry.

[xraydude]

Way to go, Mike! Congrats on #132!

Ted

[Aviyo1]

Nice Information