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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Tue 30 August 2011, 08:35
Replies: 18
Views: 12,599
Posted By kentster
I decided some time ago that I wanted a larger...

I decided some time ago that I wanted a larger control box and luckily found this at a local auction a couple of weeks back. Admittedly, I may have gone a bit overboard. I estimate the box weighs...
Forum: The Market Place Wed 17 August 2011, 00:27
Replies: 0
Views: 4,414
Posted By kentster
2 X Parker HZR100 vertical actuators

I have 2 used Parker HZR100 vertical actuators with Mitsubishi 1.5KW (HC-SFS152BK) servos. One is roughly 72" in height, the other is roughly 60". I can post detailed pictures this weekend as they...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Tue 09 August 2011, 21:01
Replies: 18
Views: 12,599
Posted By kentster
Thanks to stphnd22 and a member over at the Mach3...

Thanks to stphnd22 and a member over at the Mach3 forum I now have most of the electronics necessary to start my build. I've rented a small shop to store all of my CNC projects, so expect some...
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Wed 03 August 2011, 15:10
Replies: 8
Views: 9,704
Posted By kentster
I picked up the units today and discovered that...

I picked up the units today and discovered that I'm now in possession of 2 Parker HZR100 vertical actuator units with Mitsubishi 1.5KW servos. I suspect these could be used as the Z axis of a large...
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Tue 02 August 2011, 22:21
Replies: 8
Views: 9,704
Posted By kentster
That makes sense as the items came from an office...

That makes sense as the items came from an office furniture manufacturer. There was a pallet of large Parker extrusions offered, some of which had servos attached that I didn't win unfortunately. It...
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Tue 02 August 2011, 18:54
Replies: 8
Views: 9,704
Posted By kentster
Machine identification

I recently bought these 2 machines at an auction as they have lots of heavy duty linear motion components. There are quite a few vacuum components along with large Parker servo motors and other...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Tue 02 August 2011, 18:44
Replies: 18
Views: 12,599
Posted By kentster
Thank you for the advice Sean. I will research...

Thank you for the advice Sean. I will research some of the builds you mentioned and hopefully come to a conclusion in the next few days so I can begin ordering the final parts needed to complete the...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Thu 28 July 2011, 07:49
Replies: 18
Views: 12,599
Posted By kentster
I've begun to order electronics and I intend to...

I've begun to order electronics and I intend to order steel in the coming weeks once I come to a conclusion about which linear motion system(s) to use and the size of the machine.

As I may have...
Forum: General - MM Operating Thu 28 July 2011, 06:25
Replies: 4
Views: 11,488
Posted By kentster
Sean, Thank you for the information. I...

Sean,

Thank you for the information. I definitely want a vacuum table so this requirement will be covered. I don't mind purchasing special tooling, I simply want the process to be as easy and...
Forum: General - MM Operating Tue 26 July 2011, 21:33
Replies: 4
Views: 11,488
Posted By kentster
Producing mortise and tenon joints

Although I'm still in the planning stages of my build, I foresee the need to produce mortise and tenon joints. Aside from building a vertical fixture as demonstrated by another forum user, are there...
Forum: The Market Place Thu 21 July 2011, 00:08
Replies: 0
Views: 3,910
Posted By kentster
Miller Maxstar 200LX TIG welder (like new)

I have a like new Miller Maxstar 200 LX TIG welder with torch, hoses and regulator that I'd like to sell. It's in superb condition and has been used less than a dozen times. Technical details can be...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Fri 10 June 2011, 23:31
Replies: 18
Views: 12,599
Posted By kentster
I'll need to take a closer look at your crane, it...

I'll need to take a closer look at your crane, it sounds like a smart design.

We're moving into a new office space in the very near future, my forth location in 7 years, so I'd like to dive right...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Fri 10 June 2011, 22:04
Replies: 18
Views: 12,599
Posted By kentster
I just checked your build thread and those are...

I just checked your build thread and those are fine welds for a beginner. I'd be thrilled if I could produce that type of quality.

I probably shouldn't have looked at your thread in retrospect as...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Fri 10 June 2011, 18:42
Replies: 18
Views: 12,599
Posted By kentster
Actually, I have a friend who is a master welder...

Actually, I have a friend who is a master welder but for the past 15+ years he's been focused on growing his manufacturing business. He produces and distributes chassis building components under the...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Fri 10 June 2011, 09:18
Replies: 18
Views: 12,599
Posted By kentster
I'd like to become one, but I feel a mentor is...

I'd like to become one, but I feel a mentor is required. I recently purchased the Miller student education kit, but I have yet to start reading it.

I actually own an Econotig which has been used...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Fri 10 June 2011, 09:11
Replies: 18
Views: 12,599
Posted By kentster
Thank you for the warm reception, I appreciate it.

Thank you for the warm reception, I appreciate it.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Thu 09 June 2011, 20:37
Replies: 18
Views: 12,599
Posted By kentster
Mechmate build near Grand Rapids, MI

Are there any members near Grand Rapids, MI interested in teaming-up to build a couple of MechMate machines? I am not a welder, but I can certainly handle the technical side of things.

I am open...
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