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Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 07 August 2009, 04:15
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Posted By Gerald D
Oh well, if you get to the age where you don't...

Oh well, if you get to the age where you don't care if your tackle is hanging in cold water . . . . . . .
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 19 June 2009, 21:14
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Posted By Gerald D
The discussion on dust extractor feet for cutting...

The discussion on dust extractor feet for cutting foam has been moved to:

Mechmate mods for cutting surfboards (http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 02 May 2009, 23:49
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Posted By Gerald D
I have never tried cutting foam myself, so I...

I have never tried cutting foam myself, so I don't know if it works that well.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 02 May 2009, 13:10
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Posted By Gerald D
I have heard of guys using long drills for side...

I have heard of guys using long drills for side cutting of foam. Here (http://www.somta.co.za/cat/121.htm) is a S.African manufacturer of such drills. They do 1/2" drills with 6, 8, 10 or 12" flute...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 02 May 2009, 03:36
Replies: 489
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Posted By Gerald D
This is the reason for my comment on an air feed...

This is the reason for my comment on an air feed to the router:
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 02 May 2009, 00:58
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Posted By Gerald D
Sean, I am wondering whether the long cutting...

Sean, I am wondering whether the long cutting edge on that bit was dictated by:
a. The amount of overburden above the detail, or
b. Depth of actual finish detail (eg, going inside the statue's...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 01 May 2009, 11:30
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
Very interesting!

Very interesting!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 29 April 2009, 13:35
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Posted By Gerald D
Jawellnofine (that's a S.African term - Kobus,...

Jawellnofine (that's a S.African term - Kobus, Hennie & Lex will understand)
Still waiting for pics of that huge indexer!

Gerald
:D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 04 February 2009, 12:37
Replies: 489
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Posted By Gerald D
Bartered or bought from someone that handcrafts...

Bartered or bought from someone that handcrafts it. Air dried - no machinery involved.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 04 February 2009, 12:10
Replies: 489
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Posted By Gerald D
You guys should start selling tickets there -...

You guys should start selling tickets there - I'll send some biltong for snacks.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 30 January 2009, 08:03
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
Sean is building for the Amish...

Sean is building for the Amish (http://www.kutztownfestival.com/about/oxroast.shtml).
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 30 January 2009, 07:02
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
Chickens? Those tiny things are for girls. Sean's...

Chickens? Those tiny things are for girls. Sean's rotisserie is more for this size (http://www.igen.co.za/onsbraai/images/photos/spitbraai,%20v%20n%20tannie,%20morne%20troue%20002.jpg) of meat. (note...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 29 January 2009, 19:56
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
That's a rotisserie! :) I presume that the...

That's a rotisserie! :)

I presume that the MM blue is your original table? Your foam statues/figures have a pipe armature?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 06 December 2008, 19:15
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
I googled that Camco's backlash, apparently it is...

I googled that Camco's backlash, apparently it is pre-loaded and does have zero backlash. At $95 you scored big time! :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 06 December 2008, 08:04
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
Is your power supply voltage a good match for the...

Is your power supply voltage a good match for the PK299-F4.5A...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 06 December 2008, 07:59
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
Aah, it's nice to see a REAL indexer for a...

Aah, it's nice to see a REAL indexer for a change! :)

Something curious about their sales pitch (http://www.camcoindex.com/ID_ROLL.HTM#RDM) though, the concept of backlash gets no mention in...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 03 November 2008, 19:54
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
Open flute, meaning open "groove", meaning a...

Open flute, meaning open "groove", meaning a lighter weight bit, meaning more chance of breaking and less chance of re-sharpening. They do cut darn well, but treat them nicely - we have broken them...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 14 October 2008, 23:38
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
Thanks for the scrap! :) Our first choice...

Thanks for the scrap! :)

Our first choice for holding the thick stuff down? Screw up through the bottom of the table....if the client doesn't mind. Otherwise, screw down from the top outside the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 18 September 2008, 21:08
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
That's a good picture! ......from a machine...

That's a good picture! ......from a machine perspective, the health side makes me nervous.

Any comment on dirt buildup on rails, in rollers and in rack & pinions? Our experience with MDF is that...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 23 June 2008, 11:36
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73...

http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=736
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 18 April 2008, 22:26
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
That is still in the works - waiting for a quite...

That is still in the works - waiting for a quite time when a machine is free for a few days.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 17 April 2008, 23:02
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
I have never seen it that smooth, but then, I...

I have never seen it that smooth, but then, I have never run with gearboxes. Have been picking up from posts like yours that the gearboxes make the world of a difference.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 26 March 2008, 12:04
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
Beeeyooootiiiiifuuuullll ...

Beeeyooootiiiiifuuuullll
:):):):):):):):):):):):):
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 07 March 2008, 01:22
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
Surely the compression cutter only works for one...

Surely the compression cutter only works for one full depth pass? From what I read of the regular compression cutter users, they rarely cut material thicknesses more than 2X cutter diameters thick....
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 05 March 2008, 11:12
Replies: 489
Views: 408,136
Posted By Gerald D
"Compression" schmancy bits?

"Compression" schmancy bits?
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