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Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 06 June 2011, 23:36
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Posted By Gerald D
Probably from stripping down a working pen?

Probably from stripping down a working pen?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 26 April 2011, 06:49
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Posted By Gerald D
Check 10 30 422 P

Check 10 30 422 P
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 26 April 2011, 06:41
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Posted By Gerald D
If memory serves me right, the hole is on the...

If memory serves me right, the hole is on the laser cut drawing?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 19 January 2011, 22:19
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Posted By Gerald D
The lathe turning guys absolutely need auto speed...

The lathe turning guys absolutely need auto speed control on their main spindle motor (the one that turns the workpiece); When cutting from a big diameter to a small diameter (eg. facing an end of a...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 05 December 2010, 08:32
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Posted By Gerald D
Beautiful job!

Beautiful job!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 28 November 2010, 06:37
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Posted By Gerald D
I strongly support the RCD. (It is even mentioned...

I strongly support the RCD. (It is even mentioned on the drawings, and has been discussed on this forum)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 16 October 2010, 10:29
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Posted By Gerald D
Great work guys! Good to see Aussies being kept...

Great work guys! Good to see Aussies being kept away from the sports fields :)

Unshielded motor cables close to unshielded signal cables is generally not a good idea. I suppose it depends on how...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 13 October 2010, 00:44
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Posted By Gerald D
The dust collector pipe, if rigidly attached to...

The dust collector pipe, if rigidly attached to the foot, needs regular adjustment for foot height, plus complete removal/installation for various types of jobs. A pipe clamp system with only one...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 14 August 2010, 04:46
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Posted By Gerald D
Gee, did you have to paint the WHOLE...

Gee, did you have to paint the WHOLE groundsheet??!!:D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 20 June 2010, 09:39
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Posted By Gerald D
Re second pic; where is the hole that triggers...

Re second pic; where is the hole that triggers the prox switch?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 05 June 2010, 00:35
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Posted By Gerald D
Sean is right, the tall stops (with screws) are...

Sean is right, the tall stops (with screws) are too tall for the y-car . . . . unless your y-rails are taller than 28mm or you grind clearance notches into the laser cut profile of the y-car.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 30 May 2010, 08:09
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Posted By Gerald D
Pulling down for painting? :confused: And...

Pulling down for painting? :confused:

And there I was thinking the military olive drab is quite appealing. :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 17 May 2010, 06:37
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Posted By Gerald D
It is easier to do the shimming before the racks...

It is easier to do the shimming before the racks are fitted. And remember that if parts of shims are left sticking out, they could foul the rack. (We trim away protruding shim with a strong knife)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 16 May 2010, 10:17
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Posted By Gerald D
It will be a pain to use washers for shimming the...

It will be a pain to use washers for shimming the rails, because you have to pull the screw right out before you can change washers. We use rectangular strips, about 40x10mm, packed either side of...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 03 April 2010, 05:31
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Posted By Gerald D
I am very happy that you got it right Tony!

I am very happy that you got it right Tony!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 02 April 2010, 08:07
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Posted By Gerald D
Tony, your expericenced friend that is helping...

Tony, your expericenced friend that is helping you with the welding will give you a very good idea of where it will bow. All that I am pointing out is that full welds, versus 50% welds, will take...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 02 April 2010, 04:05
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Posted By Gerald D
Tony, if you full weld those 3 legs per beam (12...

Tony, if you full weld those 3 legs per beam (12 welds), my estimate is that you will bow that beam by at least 2-3mm. (The middle leg causing the most grief).
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 01 April 2010, 09:11
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Posted By Gerald D
Tony, just as a guide, where a square box section...

Tony, just as a guide, where a square box section joins to anything, only weld 2 of the 4 faces......that is enough for us.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 31 March 2010, 06:52
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Posted By Gerald D
Tony, if your friend did full welds around the...

Tony, if your friend did full welds around the feet you are going to have your hands full holding him back from overwelding everything else! :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 18 March 2010, 07:28
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Posted By Gerald D
Be careful, a 14mm bit doesn't fit in the common...

Be careful, a 14mm bit doesn't fit in the common 1/2" chuck. You might need to get a 14mm with "reduced shank" if your chuck can't go bigger.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 27 January 2010, 22:31
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Posted By Gerald D
Building (and operating) a big MM should carry a...

Building (and operating) a big MM should carry a warning about potential back problems. This thing is BIG and the parts (+ boards) are heavy. The main table is about at dining table height, which is...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 21 January 2010, 05:47
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Posted By Gerald D
Do your hire shops have magnetic base drills...

Do your hire shops have magnetic base drills (http://images.google.co.za/images?hl=en&rlz=1T4IRFA_enZA315ZA315&um=1&sa=1&q=magnetic+base+drill&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&start=0)?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 19 January 2010, 05:12
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Posted By Gerald D
Gecko does not include the gifts for export...

Gecko does not include the gifts for export orders because it causes Customs problems on the receiving end.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 26 November 2009, 21:54
Replies: 440
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Posted By Gerald D
Tony, the standard MechMate drawings allow you to...

Tony, the standard MechMate drawings allow you to build a choice of two z-slide assemblies; either 10 40 000 A (250mm) or 10 40 014 A (350mm). That is the choice that you have to make, and the rack...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 26 November 2009, 20:03
Replies: 440
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Posted By Gerald D
Drawing M2 10 120 or M2 10 124

Drawing M2 10 120 or M2 10 124
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