Forum: The Market Place
Mon 10 January 2011, 10:10
|
Replies: 24
Views: 23,171
I do big columns
I can do columns up to 18" by 128" on my indexer. See examples at www.turningaround.org . I am located on south edge of Dallas,Texas. Freight costs get pretty steep so shipping may not be an...
|
Forum: General - MM Build
Sun 17 October 2010, 16:42
|
Replies: 4
Views: 7,794
table cost
That is some help as the AU and USD are the same so roughly 11K USD each machine. What I am looking for is in the US and cost of materials for table, no electronics or motors. Costs in other...
|
Forum: General - MM Build
Sun 17 October 2010, 13:35
|
Replies: 4
Views: 7,794
Update on build cost
I am planing my next build for a machine aimed at doing carvings. After 3 or 4 years looking at everything I could find I still think that the MM design is the best. Started determined to build a...
|
Forum: General - MM Build
Tue 12 October 2010, 16:45
|
Replies: 0
Views: 4,875
Carving machine build
Planning my third machine which willbe a 4x4. 1st was 18" by 128" indexer modified with a MM gantry and the second is a Joe's 4x4CNC Hybrid. The indexer is a real workhorse and the Joe CNC is a...
|
Forum: General - MM Build
Mon 04 October 2010, 18:05
|
Replies: 11
Views: 12,172
wire rope
How about wire rope? 1/8" has 1200 lb breaking strength and also it is used in plotters with 2 or 3 wraps around the powered shaft. Initialy Iwouls think that it would take 1000 or so high speed...
|
Forum: Dxf Library
Fri 01 October 2010, 22:25
|
Replies: 16
Views: 26,614
STL file
Aspire wil import DFX and STL files.
|
Forum: General - MM Build
Sun 26 September 2010, 08:14
|
Replies: 11
Views: 12,172
band
I had one suggestion of .003" metal band from McMaster Carr. It has the strength but number of flex cycles before failure is unknown. As I see it there are 2 options. Using a flat belt of...
|
Forum: General - MM Build
Tue 21 September 2010, 05:13
|
Replies: 11
Views: 12,172
Rolamite
Here is an article on the rolamite published in 1968 by Popular Science. http://www.rexresearch.com/wilkes/1wilkes.htm#pm Other than a component of nuculear weapons trigger, air bag deceleration...
|
Forum: General - MM Build
Mon 20 September 2010, 17:55
|
Replies: 11
Views: 12,172
DFX files
I just wanted the DXF files because I need to make changes to original design. In rolamite version only 1 motor used on long axis though gantry is still driven/pulled from both sides. Also will use...
|
Forum: General - MM Build
Sun 19 September 2010, 20:46
|
Replies: 11
Views: 12,172
rolamite machine
Got the Joe's CNC 4 by 4 Hybrid running and it is a nice hobby machine but needs more beef. Great learning experience but not a MM. I am going to start on a MM 4 by 4 but instead of lead screw or...
|
Forum: 40. Z-Slide
Fri 10 September 2010, 07:29
|
Replies: 10
Views: 15,340
lead screw
I upgraded to a lead screwand I definately think it is better. My indexer gets a LOT more impact force in the +Z and the rack and pinion would skip teeth.
|
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall
Tue 10 August 2010, 18:00
|
Replies: 7
Views: 8,533
Naval use
I heard that 3Dprinters were being used by the navy on aircraft carriers. Eliminated thousands of spare parts and their storage space. They have to carry repair parts for aircraft etc. Also see...
|
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Wed 02 June 2010, 18:29
|
Replies: 17
Views: 11,545
Controler
I am running Bob Campbell's controler on both of my machines. I haven't had any controler problems in the last 3 years. I know that he does ship overseas.
http://campbelldesigns.net/
|
Forum: 55. Dust Management
Mon 24 May 2010, 06:49
|
Replies: 4
Views: 12,745
Dust shoe on UTube
On Utube there are several excelent examples of dust shoes. At http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8ehFKTjZN4 is a commercial one that got great reviews on joescnc. Go to UTube and do a search on "...
|
Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 14 April 2010, 00:37
|
Replies: 82
Views: 84,381
Retired
I am extremly fortunate that in my retirement the income from my shop is not necessary to keep a roof over my head. I planned to open a cabinet shop when I retired and in the 25 years before I built...
|
Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 13 April 2010, 19:29
|
Replies: 82
Views: 84,381
Joe CNC Hybrid up and running.
The Hybrid is doing great but plan on replacing it with a MM after the Laser engraver project. Nice machine but doesen't have the rigity I want especially for non ferous metals. Nice thing is I...
|
Forum: Cutting various materials - bit selection, feeds, speeds
Mon 12 April 2010, 06:59
|
Replies: 10
Views: 15,839
re
I will deliver the poles today and they PRESENTLY fit the hole in the thread. I am woried that before the stairs are installed the pole will expand because of humity so I will recomend that the...
|
Forum: Cutting various materials - bit selection, feeds, speeds
Sun 11 April 2010, 23:36
|
Replies: 10
Views: 15,839
Design
I have no input for the design. Don't like what they came up with but have to what the customer wants.
|
Forum: Cutting various materials - bit selection, feeds, speeds
Sun 11 April 2010, 11:57
|
Replies: 10
Views: 15,839
re
That is the way I would have done it. But you know archetects.
|
Forum: Cutting various materials - bit selection, feeds, speeds
Sun 11 April 2010, 08:10
|
Replies: 10
Views: 15,839
Critical wood movement
I have a project for a spirial staircase. The center pole is 4.125" in diameter and 18' long in 2 pieces and the treads have a matching hole. Both are from fir. Treads are installed by sliding down...
|
Forum: Utility software
Sat 27 March 2010, 07:02
|
Replies: 5
Views: 13,109
still lurking
Finished up the JoeCNC Hybrid and it is a nice low use machine. Next project will be a 4by4 80 watt laser. helping devolop a DIY kit. Part of that will be to build another MM which I hope will be a...
|
Forum: Utility software
Wed 24 March 2010, 20:42
|
Replies: 5
Views: 13,109
Z zero setter REALLY fantastic
At http://cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100594 . It is an addon to the Mach Blue screen set. Short version. At boot up do a reference all. Using the movable puck tool is zeroed to material....
|
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Mon 15 February 2010, 11:01
|
Replies: 21
Views: 26,505
MechMate commercial build
If you have the background in metal working, Mach3, electronics and computer skills you have the potential to make extra money and posibility a living by building and retailing the MechMate. $5000...
|
Forum: Test Area for this forum
Fri 15 January 2010, 17:37
|
Replies: 9
Views: 17,651
UTube requirements
I would like to do some movies for my site and Utube. What do I need in the way of a camera? Want to get the right one the first time but never worked with one so I need your help.
|
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall
Mon 28 December 2009, 16:30
|
Replies: 12
Views: 13,585
Win7
I just got a new Dell Insperion with 8 Mg RAM and a 64 bit processor. With XP home it shows 3.25 MG Ram but msinfo shows 8 MG. With Vista it shows 8 MG. The only reason I would consider Vista or...
|