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Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 29 May 2021, 05:58
Replies: 117
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Posted By clarson66
They are Kawake Ring Blowers, 1.75kw 240v Aussie....

They are Kawake Ring Blowers, 1.75kw 240v Aussie. Each one move about 125cfm or 3.5m3 They can achieve a vacuum force as well, I'm getting about -6 inHg. It's not a lot of force but testing has been...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 28 May 2021, 05:16
Replies: 117
Views: 134,464
Posted By clarson66
Cheers, I'm really impressed with how well it...

Cheers, I'm really impressed with how well it works. The MDF bleeder sheet was warped and as soon as I hit the pumps with a sheet of plastic on top the MDF it pulled it straight down.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 28 May 2021, 04:46
Replies: 117
Views: 134,464
Posted By clarson66
Been a while, Mechmate #100 has been whirring...

Been a while, Mechmate #100 has been whirring away quietly doing all sorts of odd jobs. In the last couple of years it has moved the Clare Valley in South Australia and lives a quieter life in...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 11 February 2018, 20:35
Replies: 440
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Posted By clarson66
Nice - Still have my old original MDF one I...

Nice - Still have my old original MDF one I knocked up us temp one 4 years ago. LOL
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 23 December 2015, 03:26
Replies: 117
Views: 134,464
Posted By clarson66
Vacuum clamp

From the inspiration of Deere #116 a mini vacuum table. Needed to make something quick to hold some wooden boards in place for cutting into cheese boards. 200 x 200 mm and worked a treat.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 12 November 2015, 17:17
Replies: 216
Views: 212,256
Posted By clarson66
Thanks for the files, just imported the dxf will...

Thanks for the files, just imported the dxf will do the tool paths later. Can't wait to try out, may even do a small test section first.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Wed 11 November 2015, 21:22
Replies: 21
Views: 23,705
Posted By clarson66
Motors are fine, these were selected the same as...

Motors are fine, these were selected the same as another build on the forum, we ended up making a drive reduction and have smooth operation and good speed.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Wed 04 November 2015, 03:14
Replies: 21
Views: 23,705
Posted By clarson66
We went the 640oz motors from Homann's worked out...

We went the 640oz motors from Homann's worked out cheaper at the time than the shipping costs from OS.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Wed 04 November 2015, 03:09
Replies: 21
Views: 23,705
Posted By clarson66
We were quoted around that but when we got there...

We were quoted around that but when we got there it all changed. They made up some story oh don't know where he got that pricing from blah blah, ended up costing us $1100 for everything.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 02 November 2015, 16:04
Replies: 216
Views: 212,256
Posted By clarson66
Looking at that vacuum table set up again, very...

Looking at that vacuum table set up again, very nice. Do you still run a thin spoil board on top or is depth of cut set accurately as not to damage the vacuum table?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 29 October 2015, 20:21
Replies: 216
Views: 212,256
Posted By clarson66
I 2nd the motion for the vacuum table drawings,...

I 2nd the motion for the vacuum table drawings, look's great
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 29 October 2015, 19:57
Replies: 216
Views: 212,256
Posted By clarson66
Nice work, would like to see more of the vacuum...

Nice work, would like to see more of the vacuum table set up. It's the one thing I would love to have.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 29 October 2015, 19:36
Replies: 735
Views: 475,542
Posted By clarson66
Yep, been there done that. But why is always the...

Yep, been there done that. But why is always the last bit of machining, you have that perfect piece of work then watch as the mayhem unfolds and product becomes scrap.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 14 September 2015, 06:39
Replies: 202
Views: 320,950
Posted By clarson66
I run a 10mm compression bit and cut my carcase...

I run a 10mm compression bit and cut my carcase material 16mm melamine on particle board, run the spindle at 12000rpm and feed rate at 5m/min. I find as long as scale the spindle rpm down to match...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 03 June 2015, 00:29
Replies: 1,078
Views: 1,390,076
Posted By clarson66
I use a 2.4mm straight cut, you get pretty good...

I use a 2.4mm straight cut, you get pretty good finish with a quick sand any swarf is gone. I cut shapes for a craft person do up to 300 at a time, while a sheet is cutting I'm cleaning the previous...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 30 May 2015, 01:31
Replies: 735
Views: 475,542
Posted By clarson66
Good work, get it cutting again soon :).

Good work, get it cutting again soon :).
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 24 May 2015, 22:46
Replies: 1,078
Views: 1,390,076
Posted By clarson66
Elongated holes

Pretty sure we used a die grinder bit, $25 to $30 for a air die grinder Supercheap or Bunnings and around $20 for a bit.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 28 November 2014, 05:23
Replies: 735
Views: 475,542
Posted By clarson66
That's the same motors I run. Difference is I'm...

That's the same motors I run. Difference is I'm running Gecko drives, until we installed the 4:1 drive reduction I had issues with the z axis pulling into the job sometimes with upcut bits. I also...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 06 November 2014, 20:14
Replies: 735
Views: 475,542
Posted By clarson66
Just another note on the spoil boards, we have a...

Just another note on the spoil boards, we have a 25mm MDF board bolt to the MM which we surfaced then coated in flooring polyurethane. I then attach a 16-18mm spoil board which I usually get a cover...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 02 November 2014, 04:29
Replies: 735
Views: 475,542
Posted By clarson66
Sounds like a plan to me, spend nothing first and...

Sounds like a plan to me, spend nothing first and if it works great you have saved more beer money. That's why I'm still using our 24T.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2014, 04:52
Replies: 735
Views: 475,542
Posted By clarson66
I'm no expert on this but we are using the 24T on...

I'm no expert on this but we are using the 24T on a 4:1 so I would guess the 20T would be better, but I remember somewhere the guys talking about having to small a pinion doesn't give enough teeth...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2014, 02:02
Replies: 735
Views: 475,542
Posted By clarson66
Just checked we paid $15.50 including so about...

Just checked we paid $15.50 including so about the same price. We got 24T from memory ran direct drive for a while.

On a side note, we use a 2.4mm straight bit to cut 3mm MDF nicely.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2014, 01:46
Replies: 735
Views: 475,542
Posted By clarson66
I agree we have tried to buy as much as possible...

I agree we have tried to buy as much as possible in Oz but when the price difference is so big I have purchased from OS. Found the Tea order looks like it was $20 for 500mm min order and $17 for...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2014, 00:33
Replies: 735
Views: 475,542
Posted By clarson66
Sorry just saw your other post, 1/2 hardened rod...

Sorry just saw your other post, 1/2 hardened rod from Tea Transmissions. Used my horizontal borer with a grinding stone to machine the flats and used the lathe with a 1mm blade in the grinder to cut...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 30 October 2014, 00:29
Replies: 735
Views: 475,542
Posted By clarson66
We ordered our flange bearings from VXB anywhere...

We ordered our flange bearings from VXB anywhere I found them in Aus the wanted about $50 each, Just found the order part # FR8-2RS $98 for 8 including shipping.
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