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Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 19 June 2021, 04:56
Replies: 556
Views: 523,595
Posted By jhiggins7
So sad. Lots of heat. Looks like it burned for...

So sad. Lots of heat. Looks like it burned for a while. Thanks for eliminating electrical as the cause.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 06 June 2021, 04:48
Replies: 115
Views: 129,528
Posted By jhiggins7
Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.:)

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.:)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 30 May 2021, 04:32
Replies: 117
Views: 134,185
Posted By jhiggins7
Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your...

Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your progress.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 29 May 2021, 05:29
Replies: 117
Views: 134,185
Posted By jhiggins7
Hi Chris and Leon, Nice work, thanks for...

Hi Chris and Leon,

Nice work, thanks for sharing.

What Horsepower are your blower/vacuums? Just curious. I have one that bought years ago and was wondering how it might perform as a vacuum...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 17 May 2021, 04:28
Replies: 454
Views: 427,786
Posted By jhiggins7
Hi Al. Good to hear from you. You have always...

Hi Al. Good to hear from you. You have always been a great supporter of the forum. I appreciate you.

Sorry you are having problems after your move. I have moved #26 3 times. Other than...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 11 March 2021, 03:52
Replies: 17
Views: 17,090
Posted By jhiggins7
Hi Gary. I have NO experience with linear...

Hi Gary. I have NO experience with linear slides. I'm posting here just to let you know that we're still around and monitoring the FORUM.

Those VXB linear slides ARE very interesting. ...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 12 December 2020, 04:18
Replies: 479
Views: 523,564
Posted By jhiggins7
Hi Robert and all. It's good to hear from you...

Hi Robert and all. It's good to hear from you all.

Robert, nice work on the reindeer. Good to see you're still making use of your MechMate.:) Me too.

Robert, like Nils, I'm impressed by the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 26 September 2020, 04:56
Replies: 58
Views: 86,154
Posted By jhiggins7
Hey Sean. So glad to see your MechMate still...

Hey Sean. So glad to see your MechMate still producing. Making those hole in the electrical boxes is a very creative use of the MechMate. Also it was great to just to hear from you.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sun 06 September 2020, 05:10
Replies: 4
Views: 8,508
Posted By jhiggins7
Welcome Yvo. This is definitely a place to learn...

Welcome Yvo. This is definitely a place to learn by doing. If you build a MechMate you will, by necessity, learn a great deal about CNC machines including mechanics, electronics and software.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sat 01 August 2020, 04:49
Replies: 3
Views: 8,816
Posted By jhiggins7
Welcome to the Forum Rodney. You'll find the...

Welcome to the Forum Rodney. You'll find the answers to most of your questions by "reading" the Forum threads. Building a MechMate is a challenging DIY project, but well worth the effort.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 25 June 2020, 05:35
Replies: 47
Views: 59,865
Posted By jhiggins7
Builder's Log Update

Hey Mike,

Congratulations on earning Serial Number #132. Love your build. Looking forward to a MechMate Water Jet.:cool:

Here's the Updated Builder's Log...
Forum: Troubleshooting Wed 08 April 2020, 05:20
Replies: 12
Views: 21,839
Posted By jhiggins7
Improvement, good!

Improvement, good!
Forum: Troubleshooting Sun 05 April 2020, 10:33
Replies: 12
Views: 21,839
Posted By jhiggins7
Hope the grounding fix works.

Hope the grounding fix works.
Forum: Troubleshooting Sun 05 April 2020, 05:50
Replies: 12
Views: 21,839
Posted By jhiggins7
Does your MechMate ever cut a simple file without...

Does your MechMate ever cut a simple file without errors, like your 12 x 12? Is your Axis Calibration repeatable? That is, after you perform the test and then repeat it, is the movement accurate? ...
Forum: Troubleshooting Sat 04 April 2020, 05:30
Replies: 12
Views: 21,839
Posted By jhiggins7
From your description, it sounds like you are...

From your description, it sounds like you are missing steps (or adding steps). Is the error always in the same direction (i.e. the axis is moving too far or not far enough). Have you tried the the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 27 February 2020, 05:47
Replies: 17
Views: 35,938
Posted By jhiggins7
Good progress. I notice your x-rails are sitting...

Good progress. I notice your x-rails are sitting on top of the bottom I-beam flange. Are they mounted there or just sitting there while the paint dries?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 03 December 2019, 04:34
Replies: 216
Views: 211,538
Posted By jhiggins7
Mich, I'm sure you're right. Thank you for...

Mich,

I'm sure you're right. Thank you for the additional information about your machine's history. I've moved mine too. I'm going to take the hint and check my connections.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 02 December 2019, 05:06
Replies: 216
Views: 211,538
Posted By jhiggins7
Mich, I really appreciate your sharing the...

Mich,

I really appreciate your sharing the resolution of the problem including the E-Mail from PMDX. As you mentioned, the PMDX support is exceptional.

It's interesting that PMDX mentions...
Forum: General - MM Build Tue 26 November 2019, 05:07
Replies: 2
Views: 6,861
Posted By jhiggins7
There is nothing wrong with starting with the...

There is nothing wrong with starting with the control box and steppers. Many, including me, even complete the so called "kitchen table" project. This is a way to ensure that you can "move" and...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Fri 18 October 2019, 03:40
Replies: 30
Views: 32,876
Posted By jhiggins7
Vustasmith, Great. Looks like you are on...

Vustasmith,

Great. Looks like you are on your way.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Thu 17 October 2019, 05:28
Replies: 30
Views: 32,876
Posted By jhiggins7
Here is a thread posted by Gerald in 2007 all...

Here is a thread posted by Gerald in 2007 all about attaching photos (http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394).
Forum: 50. Toolheads Thu 10 October 2019, 05:05
Replies: 15
Views: 40,424
Posted By jhiggins7
You should have Z-slide Limit Stops per this POST...

You should have Z-slide Limit Stops per this POST by Gerald (http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226). These "stops" prevent the collet from hitting the spoilboard or the gas spring from...
Forum: 20. Gantry Fri 20 September 2019, 04:35
Replies: 3
Views: 7,630
Posted By jhiggins7
It seems to be happening on the X and the Y, but...

It seems to be happening on the X and the Y, but not the Z. When you are moving in the Y axis, are you ONLY moving the Y, or are you also moving in the X at the same time?

I don't think it is...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 12 August 2019, 05:02
Replies: 58
Views: 86,154
Posted By jhiggins7
Looking good. Even has that extra Gecko...sweet.

Looking good. Even has that extra Gecko...sweet.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 10 August 2019, 05:33
Replies: 58
Views: 86,154
Posted By jhiggins7
Congratulations Sean. Looks to be in pretty good...

Congratulations Sean. Looks to be in pretty good mechanical shape. Can't actually see the control box. Is it present? In good shape?
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