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Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 24 January 2011, 07:13
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Posted By KenC
I use cheap carbide tip straight flute router...

I use cheap carbide tip straight flute router bits (about US5 a piece) & I can even get them sharpen for about US1.5 a pop reguardless of size.... since they are straight flute, they tend to be...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 24 January 2011, 02:27
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Posted By KenC
Are those carbide?

Are those carbide?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 19 January 2011, 01:49
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Posted By KenC
The Huangyang is economical. For the price I only...

The Huangyang is economical. For the price I only expect it to do one thing, Drive the spindle...
I control it using the keypads... Never even bother to control it under EMC2 or from the PC, & it...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 06 December 2010, 04:38
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Posted By KenC
Congrats! Wenever I see a new number coming up it...

Congrats! Wenever I see a new number coming up it reminds me the joy I had when I reached that..
The journey just began... You will have load of fun with it!
Again Congrats on 2 beautifully made...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 08 November 2010, 17:26
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Posted By KenC
Very nice! Would you be a dear & tell me the...

Very nice!
Would you be a dear & tell me the inclination angle of the screen? I'm planning to build a control station like the on you have here. Love it!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 13 October 2010, 07:22
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Posted By KenC
With my simpleton rigid dust foot, I just need to...

With my simpleton rigid dust foot, I just need to raise the spindle & the whole tool bit is ready for changing...
I also treat the dust foot as a finger guard...
no hard feeling when the tool bit...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 13 October 2010, 07:07
Replies: 440
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Posted By KenC
Moving dustfoot is cool to look at but Rigit foot...

Moving dustfoot is cool to look at but Rigit foot is more practical. especially when changing tool bits...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 11 October 2010, 05:35
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Posted By KenC
LOL! how did I miss that! great built!

LOL! how did I miss that!
great built!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 10 October 2010, 23:12
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Posted By KenC
I worry about the rigidity of your spindle holder.

I worry about the rigidity of your spindle holder.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 16 May 2010, 23:02
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Posted By KenC
All we need is a piece of dimensionally stable...

All we need is a piece of dimensionally stable thin gauge sheet stock for the shim. steel, bronze, aluminium, plastics, FRP.... or even titanium, gold or silver :)

I took Gerald's advise & went...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 07 May 2010, 22:04
Replies: 440
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Posted By KenC
Paul, Tony, IMHO, the well being of the...

Paul, Tony,
IMHO, the well being of the grinder is important to the build. Especially if one wish to have an uninterupted progress. Unless you enjoy going through the warranty claim chore... ;) I...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 05 May 2010, 20:53
Replies: 440
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Posted By KenC
This is IMHO a misnomer. In fact, with modern...

This is IMHO a misnomer. In fact, with modern manufacturing technology, everything are built better then they were used to. Hence no more over enginering which does contribute to expending uncessary...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 04 May 2010, 07:11
Replies: 440
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Posted By KenC
Hi Tony, I use a short length of flexible...

Hi Tony,
I use a short length of flexible washing machine discharge hose because they are sitting infront of me... rather then a cable chain for the Z-slide, IMHO, I'm only carrying a 4-core...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 04 May 2010, 05:04
Replies: 440
Views: 838,497
Posted By KenC
I would save the point for other useful stuff. ...

I would save the point for other useful stuff.

As long as you don't bulldoze down the angle with the grinder in a big hurry, ANY working grinder (that fits your grinding skate) will survive the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 04 May 2010, 04:57
Replies: 440
Views: 838,497
Posted By KenC
Tony, I don't get your question on the E-chain...

Tony, I don't get your question on the E-chain for Z axis... BTW I did nothing to it...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 02 May 2010, 23:58
Replies: 440
Views: 838,497
Posted By KenC
Tony, sorry to hear your misfortune. My skil...

Tony, sorry to hear your misfortune. My skil grinder (DIY grade, light-duty, younger brother of Boshe) survived throught the ordeal very well. Just be gentle, hold back when the grinder groan in...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 24 April 2010, 03:20
Replies: 440
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Posted By KenC
Looking good! Should see some serious dust...

Looking good! Should see some serious dust manufacturing real soon!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 11 April 2010, 09:13
Replies: 440
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Posted By KenC
Tony, I would suggest to look at Cam & G code...

Tony,
I would suggest to look at Cam & G code at this stage, I regret not devoting enough effort in this depatment, I'm presently stuck with learning the soft ware... can't proceed to make anything...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 03 April 2010, 19:39
Replies: 440
Views: 838,497
Posted By KenC
You are getting there, keep it up!

You are getting there, keep it up!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 02 April 2010, 21:08
Replies: 440
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Posted By KenC
Very clear, actually I mix up tony & ross...

Very clear, actually I mix up tony & ross identity.... had one drink to many last night... :o
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 02 April 2010, 19:57
Replies: 440
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Posted By KenC
Ross, you don't need six leg, my table is 4.4m...

Ross, you don't need six leg, my table is 4.4m long & I only have 2 legs on each beam.
Sometime less is more. ;)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 01 April 2010, 04:30
Replies: 440
Views: 838,497
Posted By KenC
Now there are no looking back... Way to to Tony!

Now there are no looking back... Way to to Tony!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 27 March 2010, 02:52
Replies: 440
Views: 838,497
Posted By KenC
Tony, Good job! By this time, you already...

Tony,
Good job!
By this time, you already know the difference between woodworking & steel working.Your trestle/saw horse looks flimsy for the beams to my eye, do work carefully. Those beams are...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 23 March 2010, 03:16
Replies: 440
Views: 838,497
Posted By KenC
Move the saw to the tool. should save some back...

Move the saw to the tool. should save some back strain.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 22 March 2010, 03:36
Replies: 440
Views: 838,497
Posted By KenC
Brace yourself for some serious adrenaline rush!...

Brace yourself for some serious adrenaline rush! WOOHOOO!!!
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