Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 25 May 2016, 12:36
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Your gantry is easy to lift higher supported by...
Your gantry is easy to lift higher supported by some wood blocks, already did it once for transport. One man job.
Its also easy to put on the table itself, parallel to one of your main beams, if you...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 10 June 2015, 12:30
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 29 May 2015, 11:21
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It's a personal I think, cause even with 10 mm...
It's a personal I think, cause even with 10 mm gaps shimming would still be quicker.
You just do not shim it with coca cola cans alone, but a combination of assorted washers (1 mm , 0,5, 0,25 mm...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 27 May 2015, 12:26
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When using epoxy, beware that even the self...
When using epoxy, beware that even the self leveling stuff will bulge at the edges (your levelled strips) , due to capillary effects. Will need to sand that down to rest of the surface after curing...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 30 October 2014, 05:28
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I use 24 T on my 4:1 as well. ( or was it 25...
I use 24 T on my 4:1 as well. ( or was it 25 teeth :confused: )
Two problems with the 20 tooth: the smaller the pinion means less smooth running on the rack, more wear, and I think in a 20 tooth...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 29 October 2014, 17:18
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 10 October 2014, 12:34
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You're always expecting to sand your edges you...
You're always expecting to sand your edges you tell me ... even with an reduction you get chatter ?
Are you actually running reductions on yours ?
I'm just lazy and I've built a CNC to do work...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 10 October 2014, 08:01
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@Ken
You're calling me fat AND stupid ? :D ...
@Ken
You're calling me fat AND stupid ? :D
@Bruce
Do what you want, above 4:1 does not makes sense, I agree with Ken, anything below is based on your personal preferences and specs.
You...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 10 October 2014, 03:37
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Gearbox: higher reduction (3:1 vs 1:1) means...
Gearbox: higher reduction (3:1 vs 1:1) means higher torque and mechanical resolution, but lower topspeed (your steppers effective rpm maxes out around 1000 rpm).
Think about your car stuck in the...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 09 October 2014, 13:13
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That depends.. I made the cuts. Just before you...
That depends.. I made the cuts. Just before you did :).. but does it need tot be painted or just have a logo for a number ? A Logo can be made and slapped on the bare metal, but it wont have paint...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 08 October 2014, 06:06
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 07 October 2014, 07:41
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 03 October 2014, 10:29
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 02 October 2014, 08:16
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Wow, that's an expensive pump !
My replacement...
Wow, that's an expensive pump !
My replacement also cost me 70 euro though, but it has 5 years of warranty, so I decided not to cut the plug to wire it directly to my control box. If i don't tell...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 27 September 2014, 06:48
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 23 September 2014, 06:27
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 19 September 2014, 10:08
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 15 September 2014, 11:32
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We have a very funny satirical show on Dutch...
We have a very funny satirical show on Dutch Television right now. It's called "More For Men" (roughly translated) where a guy does all kinds of cool menly stuff, like riding tanks, drinking beers,...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 14 September 2014, 15:32
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 14 September 2014, 11:22
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 04 June 2014, 08:54
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 31 May 2014, 04:47
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Ok.
Below or sucking would make more sense as...
Ok.
Below or sucking would make more sense as you are now fighting nature (hot air rises). You also placed you drives in the hottest area of your box (top). Not bitching at you just trying to help....
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 30 May 2014, 05:56
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You must have done that on purpose; but I would...
You must have done that on purpose; but I would flip back 2 of the drives as the heatsinks (where the drive should lose most of it's warmth) are actually warming each other now with their hot air....
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 17 April 2014, 08:04
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 16 April 2014, 04:12
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