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Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 06 September 2014, 21:00
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Posted By KenC
I am running antifreeze in Pneumatic PU pipe w/o...

I am running antifreeze in Pneumatic PU pipe w/o dog but lots of rats, gave up on checking routine checking long time ago... :p
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 07 December 2013, 09:01
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Posted By KenC
common 1/8" straight flute router bits are good...

common 1/8" straight flute router bits are good for this kind of work too..
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 19 November 2013, 04:22
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Posted By KenC
Even linear guide rails can sag or twist if left...

Even linear guide rails can sag or twist if left unchecked.
We must be aware that frames are frames, it will never be precision disregard of what material we fabricate from; We can only try to...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 05 February 2013, 17:08
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Posted By KenC
My experience thought me that there are no one...

My experience thought me that there are no one answer to this. one has to do some trial & error to find the solution.
I had very bad experience with "bottom of the door " brush. From where I'm...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 25 January 2013, 03:54
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Posted By KenC
for 10k AUD, it better sound good! I prefer...

for 10k AUD, it better sound good!
I prefer building tube amps... at least they weight more ;)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 26 September 2012, 05:39
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Posted By KenC
Now it sounds as it should, a real robot :D

Now it sounds as it should, a real robot :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 10 September 2012, 04:42
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Posted By KenC
I think precision liquid metering needle valve is...

I think precision liquid metering needle valve is the generic name.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 08 September 2012, 22:41
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Posted By KenC
Ross, How often do you spray? Do you have to...

Ross,
How often do you spray? Do you have to keep pumping at the bit throughout the cutting action?
I brush on little kerosene on the cut path (on the alum) with a small brush for kitchen use. but...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 07 September 2012, 06:00
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Posted By KenC
Great post! I enjoy reading every single word.

Great post! I enjoy reading every single word.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 29 August 2012, 04:57
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Posted By KenC
Good job! That is a lot of effort! Better keep...

Good job! That is a lot of effort!
Better keep it slow than to redo the job.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 27 August 2012, 09:29
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Posted By KenC
I reckon the machine shop guy is engouraging you...

I reckon the machine shop guy is engouraging you to play with your MM more :D:D

BTW, I'll do the same if I were you... BUT luckily I have more than a dozen machine shops just within a stone...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 25 August 2012, 05:39
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Posted By KenC
That is a good looking belt reduction. :D Looks...

That is a good looking belt reduction. :D
Looks like you have everything figured out :cool:

"4. sneak as many complex curves into the design as possible :D ..."
This is my favorite point... :D :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 20 August 2012, 06:19
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Posted By KenC
I had my fair share of chew up clamps & shattered...

I had my fair share of chew up clamps & shattered bits.
Vacuum hold down eliminated (almost nearly) all these expensive & embarrassing moments ...
BUT with pieces too small for vacuum hold down, I...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 13 August 2012, 03:51
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Posted By KenC
Brilliant work! I like the way you line...

Brilliant work!
I like the way you line everything with plastic sheet, make cleaning the metal chips bearable.
BTW, what plastic sheet do you use? Will you be reusing them?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 29 July 2012, 04:18
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Posted By KenC
It never came across my mind that pocketing & do...

It never came across my mind that pocketing & do away with drilling a hole for it...
Brilliant!

The only extra work I will do with this concept is to machine a groove on the drilled panel (on the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 16 July 2012, 06:51
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Posted By KenC
Just wanna be sure you did hide your Harry Potter...

Just wanna be sure you did hide your Harry Potter Personal transporter somewhere... :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 16 July 2012, 05:51
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Posted By KenC
Where are all the wood dust???

Where are all the wood dust???
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 10 April 2012, 04:33
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Posted By KenC
Always a pleasure looking inside your control...

Always a pleasure looking inside your control panel. So tidy & well laid out.
I wish my next box will be like yours.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 21 February 2012, 06:42
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Posted By KenC
I don't usually get orders for EPS, but my...

I don't usually get orders for EPS, but my experience with 50mm ball nose on tropical hardwood & MDF says that 7~8% step over will not produce smooth finish without some sanding... I need 3~4% to do...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 14 February 2012, 06:41
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Posted By KenC
What is RP7? sounds like my kind of thing :D

What is RP7? sounds like my kind of thing :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 13 February 2012, 21:03
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Posted By KenC
Water color paint brush has long handle... Don't...

Water color paint brush has long handle... Don't worry. the bit won't jump out & bite.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 13 February 2012, 09:39
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Posted By KenC
IMHO, The easiest+cheapest+guaranteed+time...

IMHO, The easiest+cheapest+guaranteed+time tested+no-brainer way for applying coolant is by applying kerosene to the bit with a brush.
**ps, use PPE while doing it.

BTW, you get to watch every...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 09 January 2012, 05:22
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Posted By KenC
it only need little vacuum to hold a workpiece...

it only need little vacuum to hold a workpiece the size you are working on...
I would suggest you double-side tape a small piece of fomica which is >3X larger than your suction cup that would hold...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 14 October 2011, 05:54
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Posted By KenC
##PS, Gerald, is this how you remind your son...

##PS, Gerald, is this how you remind your son about your Xmas present? LOL!!!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 14 October 2011, 05:52
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Posted By KenC
LOL!!!! Gerald you are killing me!!! Ross,...

LOL!!!! Gerald you are killing me!!!

Ross, did you try steaming the 4mm ply? I haven't try but I'm sure marine ply can handle the heat without de-lamination.

If all else fail, make a female...
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