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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 10 September 2014, 08:02
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Posted By CoRn3
Some feedback after 3 years... This machine...

Some feedback after 3 years...

This machine worked very hard, often around the clock. It was an absolute pleasure for just over a year. The business unfortunately didn't make it, and the machine...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 13 July 2011, 06:36
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Posted By CoRn3
Yip, that's what I did, with above mentioned...

Yip, that's what I did, with above mentioned results.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 13 July 2011, 04:45
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Posted By CoRn3
Red face Ken, I'm not quite sure what you mean? I...

Ken, I'm not quite sure what you mean?

I have a PCI card with two parallel ports, and have one parallel port on the motherboard. Each BOB is connected to a parallel port. I got the addresses for...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 13 July 2011, 03:04
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Posted By CoRn3
Some new pics: ...

Some new pics:

http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y350/Corn3/cnc%204/07072011104-1.jpg http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y350/Corn3/cnc%204/07072011105-1.jpg
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 21 March 2011, 23:22
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Posted By CoRn3
Hennie: Mainly moulds for truck parts, and...

Hennie: Mainly moulds for truck parts, and whatever else I can find for it.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 18 March 2011, 04:23
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Posted By CoRn3
Oh, and there's some progress on the control box....

Oh, and there's some progress on the control box. I'm sure there might be some concerns for EMI, but let's see. :)

http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y350/Corn3/CNC%203/IMG_6632.jpg
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 18 March 2011, 04:18
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Levelling the rails: I am sure most guys...

Levelling the rails:

I am sure most guys don't find this part to be too difficult; but given the length of our rails, there are a couple of hidden issues. There probably are easier ways, but this...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 11 March 2011, 04:44
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Thumbs up For South African MM builders; I can recommend...

For South African MM builders; I can recommend Greg (cncdirect) to anyone, very helpful guy!
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 10 February 2011, 06:08
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
New arrivals: ...

New arrivals:
http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y350/Corn3/CNC%202/aaa.jpg
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 09 February 2011, 01:21
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Sjoe, nee. Klip soek 'n heelwat frisser masjien!

Sjoe, nee. Klip soek 'n heelwat frisser masjien!
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 03 February 2011, 23:01
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Oh, just in case anyone was wondering: shimming...

Oh, just in case anyone was wondering: shimming 150 holes sucks.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 03 February 2011, 22:57
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Hennie: I'm sure it'll pick up again. We also do...

Hennie: I'm sure it'll pick up again. We also do granite; directly after the world cup, everything just came to a dead halt and it's only starting to pick up again now - hopefully your neck of the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 03 February 2011, 00:15
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Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Thanks for the comments guys. Kobus: did...

Thanks for the comments guys.

Kobus: did you get my message on the spindles?

Hennie: I'm not really rigged to do cupboards anymore, but I used to be in the bussiness. I built that kitchen for...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 02 February 2011, 07:58
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
An example of the type of thing I hope to do on...

An example of the type of thing I hope to do on the machine: We built recessed frame cupboards, and needed an authentic English edge beading on it. Those familiar with the style will know it's a tall...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 02 February 2011, 07:48
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
The twins: ...

The twins:
http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y350/Corn3/CNC%202/TheTwins.jpg http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y350/Corn3/CNC%202/Steppers.jpg...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 02 February 2011, 07:42
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Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Finally moved her to our shop... ...

Finally moved her to our shop...

http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y350/Corn3/CNC%202/27012011519.jpg http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y350/Corn3/CNC%202/BATFeet.jpg
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 02 February 2011, 07:38
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Posted By CoRn3
OK, it's been a while...:o Day job permitting,...

OK, it's been a while...:o
Day job permitting, we're slowly getting back into the build. Some images to catch up:

http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y350/Corn3/CNC%202/IMG00918-20100524-1357.jpg...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 28 May 2010, 01:25
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
26 of this month, as in next day delivery... from...

26 of this month, as in next day delivery... from the US, via the SA post office. :eek:

I'll ask when he actually sent it, maybe he sent it before he received our payment? I think that's unlikely...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 27 May 2010, 10:15
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
I'm quite astonished: Rick (superior bearings)...

I'm quite astonished: Rick (superior bearings) received our payment on the 26th, and our parts are ready for collection at the post office today (the 27th)....

:D
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 12 May 2010, 03:21
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Gerald: Great to see you're still around this...

Gerald: Great to see you're still around this great undertaking of yours. You are correct, it is a flame of some kind (they refer to it as their "HD Machine"). I have no idea what the "little dance"...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 12 May 2010, 00:07
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Kobus: yep, in one cut! I took that picture at...

Kobus: yep, in one cut! I took that picture at the laser cutter's workshop - they have AMAZING machines, they cut up to 150mm mild steel with their HD machine.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 11 May 2010, 07:19
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Nope, no clickity clacking - the channel iron in...

Nope, no clickity clacking - the channel iron in the foreground is the rail, a dual rail; gantry wheels on the outside, ancillaries on the inside (thermal forming frame, later maybe incremental...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 11 May 2010, 03:42
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Mike, the mix is quite eclectic but our bread and...

Mike, the mix is quite eclectic but our bread and butter will be molds for heavy vehicle panels, thermal forming. As a sideline, I do a high-end kitchen every now and again. Her first major job will...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 May 2010, 15:30
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
I have to admit I am more into machines than...

I have to admit I am more into machines than rugby, but the Mechmate sure IS a nice colour... :p

Kobus: molds molds molds, and some intricate woodwork in between. As for the cable chain, I have...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 May 2010, 01:44
Replies: 73
Views: 89,230
Posted By CoRn3
Right, the build has begun! We started on...

Right, the build has begun!

We started on the base table. It is 7.35m long, 2.3m wide. Heavy profiles are used mainly because they are available. The centre section is welded, and it bolts to the...
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