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Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 29 October 2015, 19:36
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Posted By clarson66
Yep, been there done that. But why is always the...

Yep, been there done that. But why is always the last bit of machining, you have that perfect piece of work then watch as the mayhem unfolds and product becomes scrap.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 30 May 2015, 01:31
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Posted By clarson66
Good work, get it cutting again soon :).

Good work, get it cutting again soon :).
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 28 November 2014, 05:23
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Posted By clarson66
That's the same motors I run. Difference is I'm...

That's the same motors I run. Difference is I'm running Gecko drives, until we installed the 4:1 drive reduction I had issues with the z axis pulling into the job sometimes with upcut bits. I also...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 06 November 2014, 20:14
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Posted By clarson66
Just another note on the spoil boards, we have a...

Just another note on the spoil boards, we have a 25mm MDF board bolt to the MM which we surfaced then coated in flooring polyurethane. I then attach a 16-18mm spoil board which I usually get a cover...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 02 November 2014, 04:29
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Posted By clarson66
Sounds like a plan to me, spend nothing first and...

Sounds like a plan to me, spend nothing first and if it works great you have saved more beer money. That's why I'm still using our 24T.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2014, 04:52
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Posted By clarson66
I'm no expert on this but we are using the 24T on...

I'm no expert on this but we are using the 24T on a 4:1 so I would guess the 20T would be better, but I remember somewhere the guys talking about having to small a pinion doesn't give enough teeth...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2014, 02:02
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Posted By clarson66
Just checked we paid $15.50 including so about...

Just checked we paid $15.50 including so about the same price. We got 24T from memory ran direct drive for a while.

On a side note, we use a 2.4mm straight bit to cut 3mm MDF nicely.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2014, 01:46
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Posted By clarson66
I agree we have tried to buy as much as possible...

I agree we have tried to buy as much as possible in Oz but when the price difference is so big I have purchased from OS. Found the Tea order looks like it was $20 for 500mm min order and $17 for...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2014, 00:33
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Posted By clarson66
Sorry just saw your other post, 1/2 hardened rod...

Sorry just saw your other post, 1/2 hardened rod from Tea Transmissions. Used my horizontal borer with a grinding stone to machine the flats and used the lathe with a 1mm blade in the grinder to cut...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2014, 00:29
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Posted By clarson66
We ordered our flange bearings from VXB anywhere...

We ordered our flange bearings from VXB anywhere I found them in Aus the wanted about $50 each, Just found the order part # FR8-2RS $98 for 8 including shipping.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 10 October 2014, 20:58
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Posted By clarson66
We to went through the same, went from a MDF...

We to went through the same, went from a MDF build with aluminium rails, skate bearings and leadscrew with great smooth curves to the MM direct drive. We found quite a bit of chatter but after...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 08 October 2014, 18:16
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Posted By clarson66
Good for test cut but I forgot to check the width...

Good for test cut but I forgot to check the width of the cut outs versus the thickness board despite the file being called "12mm layout" the cut outs weren't so we couldn't assemble ours..
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 06 October 2014, 01:18
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Posted By clarson66
Your not alone, we couldn't work out why the cuts...

Your not alone, we couldn't work out why the cuts looked like S**T and why it made some much noise. Changed the wires and got it turning the right way, works so much better :)
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