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MechMates already cutting
Sun 20 January 2008, 15:54
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Dust foot and custom clamps done #3 - Conway, AR
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bleeth
Well Doug: It look's like you're ready to make...
Well Doug: It look's like you're ready to make some dough!!!
(Yankee slang for $) :)
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10. Base Table
Sun 20 January 2008, 14:40
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Vacuum Hold Down Systems
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bleeth
Nils: You are correct that the vacuum puck or...
Nils:
You are correct that the vacuum puck or plate with a HPLV pump, whether compressor or electric driven is primarily used for carving the surfaces of parts without cutting through. At this...
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10. Base Table
Sun 20 January 2008, 05:20
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Vacuum Hold Down Systems
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bleeth
Every day I learn more. This morning started with...
Every day I learn more. This morning started with learning that both of the sites below (veneersupplies and joewoodworker) are run by the same guy and cross reference each other. Veneersupplies is...
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10. Base Table
Sat 19 January 2008, 16:51
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Vacuum Hold Down Systems
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bleeth
Bernard: I agree that HVLP is the way to go for...
Bernard: I agree that HVLP is the way to go for many applications, particularly when one is doing 3-d work on a smaller part. A good system for that is to use a hunk of UHMW with a hole bored into...
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About this Forum
Sat 19 January 2008, 11:36
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Mug Shots - Who's Who - A Rogue's Gallery
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bleeth
By way of introduction: "This is me!" ...
By way of introduction: "This is me!"
Dave
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10. Base Table
Sat 19 January 2008, 10:26
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Vacuum Hold Down Systems
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bleeth
Here's a dwg of the lines I used to create my...
Here's a dwg of the lines I used to create my vac. All lines were cut with a 1/2" bit 3/8" deep. The center holes in each zone were cut clear through the plenum and base board for the pipe. It was...
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10. Base Table
Mon 14 January 2008, 16:33
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Vacuum Hold Down Systems
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bleeth
Nils: I "selected" the 7.5 because a friend had...
Nils: I "selected" the 7.5 because a friend had it available for a good price and was only selling it as he had acquired a larger one. He told me that he was surprised at how little difference the...
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10. Base Table
Sun 13 January 2008, 16:32
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Vacuum Hold Down Systems
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bleeth
Nils: Since there is no thread as of now for...
Nils: Since there is no thread as of now for vacuum systems (If Gerald decides to start one he is welcome to move this reply) I'll answer here. The subject of vacuum hold is a huge part of cnc...
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10. Base Table
Sun 13 January 2008, 16:10
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Vacuum Hold Down Systems
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bleeth
Doug: That is the deal with my Columbo/Delta...
Doug: That is the deal with my Columbo/Delta hook-up. That's why it was a 10HP VFD for the 5HP spindle.
Nils: Even in my shop I have run a sub-panel to the area with the bot. I have it at 50 Amps...
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50. Toolheads
Sun 13 January 2008, 16:10
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Which spindle are you using?
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bleeth
Doug: That is the deal with my Columbo/Delta...
Doug: That is the deal with my Columbo/Delta hook-up. That's why it was a 10HP VFD for the 5HP spindle.
Nils: Even in my shop I have run a sub-panel to the area with the bot. I have it at 50 Amps...
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50. Toolheads
Sun 13 January 2008, 06:25
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Which spindle are you using?
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bleeth
Nils: I run a Columbo 5HP spindle with a Delta...
Nils: I run a Columbo 5HP spindle with a Delta VFD that is rated for 10HP 3 Phase but is wired for the spindle at single phase. Before you make your final selection you should check with your...
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General - MM Operating
Sun 13 January 2008, 06:03
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Starting out to actually cut something - cutters, speeds, depths, directions, etc.
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bleeth
I have been using a 1 1/4" mortising bit from...
I have been using a 1 1/4" mortising bit from Whiteside for years. (not the same one-It does need replacing occaisonally) I have found it to be a reasonably priced excellent bit for the purpose. The...
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40. Z-Slide
Mon 31 December 2007, 04:45
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350mm [14"] Extended Z-Slide - what does it mean?
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bleeth
Arowana: Many people who have an extended z...
Arowana:
Many people who have an extended z have found that there is a challenge in cutting thinner parts that are made of harder materials (like wood). For form work in foam remember you can always...
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Archives
Sat 07 July 2007, 09:15
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Customer wanting someone to build a MechMate to spec
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bleeth
Gerald: Labor and shipping costs are higher from...
Gerald: Labor and shipping costs are higher from Brazil for export purposes. There is a direct pipeline from there to my neighborhood and the products that come here from there are mostly raw or...
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Archives
Tue 03 July 2007, 04:19
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Customer wanting someone to build a MechMate to spec
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bleeth
Gerald-you are lucky they are not being mass...
Gerald-you are lucky they are not being mass produced in Guang-Dong Province and marketed under every name from Sunhill to Grizzly by now.
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Test Area for this forum
Sat 02 June 2007, 15:03
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Small problems
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bleeth
Gerald: Is there a way for the threads to reflect...
Gerald: Is there a way for the threads to reflect that I have opened them to read them besides manually hitting the "mark threads as read" button? I am navigating through the front page rather than...
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Test Area for this forum
Sat 19 May 2007, 12:28
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Small problems
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bleeth
Gerald: Link works when not registered-Can only...
Gerald: Link works when not registered-Can only download if registered. Hope you enjoyed your trip to Atlanta. I bet you're glad to be back home.
Dave
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