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Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 26 August 2012, 21:21
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Posted By Gerald D
http://www.nakashimawoodworker.com/

http://www.nakashimawoodworker.com/
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 29 March 2012, 00:51
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Posted By Gerald D
Ah, this is about getting Aspire to do simple 2D...

Ah, this is about getting Aspire to do simple 2D turning. Maybe a simpler, cheaper program is needed for this....:)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 28 March 2012, 10:53
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Posted By Gerald D
Isn't that the standard way of CNC turning? See...

Isn't that the standard way of CNC turning? See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcGHtI9Lql4
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 13 January 2012, 13:16
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Posted By Gerald D
Behind our old Woodstock factory was a company...

Behind our old Woodstock factory was a company with a big CNC and alu vac table. Twice they "oopsed" and had the massive table fixed at over R20 000 per time. Then they put a sacrificial board over...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 13 January 2012, 10:48
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Posted By Gerald D
Kobus, how many cutter marks on that alu vacuum...

Kobus, how many cutter marks on that alu vacuum table already? :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 26 November 2011, 03:43
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Posted By Gerald D
The size of the table is also small compared to...

The size of the table is also small compared to the size of the footprint on the floor. IMHO they took an old-fashioned pin (or copy) router and then added a motorised table to it.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 01 June 2011, 06:13
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Posted By Gerald D
Hennie & Kobus love their red meat - they will...

Hennie & Kobus love their red meat - they will enjoy Satays....about 20 each!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 01 June 2011, 03:46
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Posted By Gerald D
Ken, take them for a "steamboat" :)

Ken, take them for a "steamboat" :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 10 May 2011, 01:42
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Posted By Gerald D
1 to 1.5 in soft wood is average. 2-2.5 is max :)

1 to 1.5 in soft wood is average. 2-2.5 is max :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 10 May 2011, 00:11
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Posted By Gerald D
A very rough rule of thumb is that the pass depth...

A very rough rule of thumb is that the pass depth can be 1.5 times bit diameter in soft material, provided that you have enough power to keep the bit turning at the right speed. A big router will...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 09 May 2011, 02:07
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Posted By Gerald D
Also, I believe the scale of the display can be...

Also, I believe the scale of the display can be user configured in some cases.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 09 May 2011, 01:52
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Posted By Gerald D
I think the VFD amp display is for the 3-phase...

I think the VFD amp display is for the 3-phase output lines . . . . it is not a display of the single phase input.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 May 2011, 01:21
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Posted By Gerald D
Ken, if you see the fan, you will decide that...

Ken, if you see the fan, you will decide that such a small thing cannot be drawing 1~2 Amp of power. The big difference in Amp readings should be investigated further before concluding it is the fan...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 04 May 2011, 13:31
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Posted By Gerald D
400Hz = 24 000 rpm 200Hz = 12 000 rpm 50Hz =...

400Hz = 24 000 rpm
200Hz = 12 000 rpm
50Hz = 3 000 rpm
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 04 May 2011, 02:12
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Posted By Gerald D
Who paid the 14% VAT for you? ;)

Who paid the 14% VAT for you? ;)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 28 April 2011, 02:45
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Posted By Gerald D
Cape Watchmakers are our traditional supplier of...

Cape Watchmakers are our traditional supplier of clock parts:
http://www.capewatch.co.za/precision-tools-br-equipment/clock-modules-weather-instruments/clocks/clock-panel-insert-movements

There...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 27 April 2011, 13:22
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Posted By Gerald D
Looks good! How thick is it?

Looks good! How thick is it?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 15 April 2011, 20:26
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Posted By Gerald D
Not a word about motorbikes for months now -...

Not a word about motorbikes for months now - Kobus has really fallen hard. :(:D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 16 March 2011, 11:40
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Posted By Gerald D
Irfan, does that qualify as Jali?

Irfan, does that qualify as Jali?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 24 February 2011, 23:47
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Posted By Gerald D
I also thought it was stuck on the back of the...

I also thought it was stuck on the back of the lawmower :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 30 January 2011, 03:51
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Posted By Gerald D
The 6.5Amp Omron VFD will happily drive a (rated)...

The 6.5Amp Omron VFD will happily drive a (rated) 8.5Amp 2.2kW spindle. But it will only drive it up to 6.5Amp and you will get around 1.7kw out of the spindle. Nothing wrong with that if you already...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 26 January 2011, 06:28
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Posted By Gerald D
Does your indexer still look like this...

Does your indexer still look like this (http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?p=36218&postcount=656)?

I agree with Ries (and Vectric) . . .looking from the top down (his right side...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 16 January 2011, 00:35
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Posted By Gerald D
Normand, the thread direction is not critical, as...

Normand, the thread direction is not critical, as long as it is tight. I have seen two cases where the threads were "correct" for a saw blade carrying cutting load, but both these saws had brakes on...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 16 January 2011, 00:30
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Posted By Gerald D
Ah, it is already a geared table-saw motor, so...

Ah, it is already a geared table-saw motor, so the basic safety is okay. (I was a bit worried that you had a direct-drive motor there). I knew you were careful, but felt obliged to mention it for...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 15 January 2011, 12:18
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Posted By Gerald D
Kobus, you obviously need to check that the saw...

Kobus, you obviously need to check that the saw blade is rated for the speed of the driving motor. . . . otherwise the teeth fly off.
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