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Forum: Troubleshooting Sat 04 April 2020, 19:12
Replies: 12
Views: 6,856
Posted By lonestaral
I put in 2 separate earth cables. One from...

I put in 2 separate earth cables.

One from the VFD, and another from machine frame
and computer.
I throw a bucket of water on the ground spikes now and again.
Static due to dust can be a...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Fri 03 April 2020, 19:10
Replies: 4
Views: 3,240
Posted By lonestaral
Welcome. Enjoy the experience.

Welcome.
Enjoy the experience.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 29 March 2020, 17:22
Replies: 112
Views: 49,123
Posted By lonestaral
Hello Rik. Sounds like a major job, hope all...

Hello Rik.

Sounds like a major job, hope all goes well for you.

I was planning on moving myself later in the year but
I am not sure now because of what is happening in the world.
Just have to...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Mon 23 March 2020, 17:47
Replies: 2
Views: 2,117
Posted By lonestaral
Unhappy Welcome. A tough time to get parts. Stay...

Welcome.
A tough time to get parts.

Stay safe, take care.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 02 March 2020, 18:05
Replies: 56
Views: 27,768
Posted By lonestaral
Well done. Keep up the good work.

Well done.
Keep up the good work.
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sat 29 February 2020, 18:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,650
Posted By lonestaral
Welcome:) Enjoy your build.

Welcome:)
Enjoy your build.
Forum: Troubleshooting Sat 01 February 2020, 17:13
Replies: 6
Views: 2,682
Posted By lonestaral
Happy o hear that you got it sorted.

Happy o hear that you got it sorted.
Forum: Troubleshooting Fri 24 January 2020, 16:34
Replies: 6
Views: 2,682
Posted By lonestaral
You could try pushing the X axis around by hand...

You could try pushing the X axis around by hand with the power off.
See if it runs smoothly.
If you have separate axis drives see if the are any indicator. warning lights.
Best of luck with the...
Forum: Troubleshooting Thu 23 January 2020, 17:07
Replies: 6
Views: 2,682
Posted By lonestaral
Try checking the acceleration / deceleration...

Try checking the acceleration / deceleration settings.

Are you using Mach 3?
I changed to Linux, very much superior.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 14 January 2020, 13:19
Replies: 22
Views: 10,058
Posted By lonestaral
Well done Mark. As Ted says, check the...

Well done Mark.

As Ted says, check the spring tension and also
the gas strut pressure
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 03 January 2020, 17:24
Replies: 136
Views: 92,889
Posted By lonestaral
Good to see a build. Keep at it.

Good to see a build.
Keep at it.
Forum: General - MM Build Tue 31 December 2019, 19:52
Replies: 6
Views: 3,002
Posted By lonestaral
Thank you Mike. There is still one in...

Thank you Mike.

There is still one in General MM operating.

All the best for 2020.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 21 November 2019, 18:06
Replies: 216
Views: 88,631
Posted By lonestaral
Hello Mich. I sent you a p.m. a while back. ...

Hello Mich.
I sent you a p.m. a while back.
Unfortunately I will not get to Darwin this year.

I have no advice to offer with your problem:o
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 12 October 2019, 19:01
Replies: 137
Views: 56,466
Posted By lonestaral
Yes, it is direct drive. I did try a...

Yes, it is direct drive.

I did try a reduction drive on the Z but I could not
get it to work reliably.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 11 October 2019, 20:24
Replies: 137
Views: 56,466
Posted By lonestaral
Hi John. It sounds as if you have your work cut...

Hi John.
It sounds as if you have your work cut out for you.

Misposition, good old fashioned operator error?
Always a factor.

I cannot help much but here are the settings I used for Mach 3.
...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 29 September 2019, 20:03
Replies: 128
Views: 63,753
Posted By lonestaral
Looking good Ted. I rough out with a 1/2"...

Looking good Ted.

I rough out with a 1/2" cutter steeping down in Z.
Finish 0.75mm taper ball nose.

Last one 400x300, 20 deep.
Rough out 1 hour.
Finish 6 hours
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 22 September 2019, 21:15
Replies: 694
Views: 158,622
Posted By lonestaral
Hi Tom. Sent you a pm.

Hi Tom.
Sent you a pm.
Forum: 80. Computer Hardware & Software Sun 22 September 2019, 21:10
Replies: 0
Views: 1,245
Posted By lonestaral
Latte Panda driver

I was talking with my I.T. friend yesterday about Latte Panda.

https://www.lattepanda.com/

It should be possible to use one of these to run my MechMate.
...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 13 September 2019, 19:15
Replies: 694
Views: 158,622
Posted By lonestaral
Hi Tom. I am still around. Had a few problems...

Hi Tom.
I am still around.
Had a few problems with damp this week.
Monsoon season here.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 05 August 2019, 06:34
Replies: 448
Views: 172,492
Posted By lonestaral
Thanks for the suggestion Mike. It will have to...

Thanks for the suggestion Mike.
It will have to wait.

I need to get out of here next year.
The machine will be moved.

The big problem is the base.
It cannot be moved intact from where it is...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 04 August 2019, 06:27
Replies: 448
Views: 172,492
Posted By lonestaral
When I was cleaning my machine today, I noticed...

When I was cleaning my machine today,
I noticed something.
A mistake in construction.

3 of the 4 angle stays on my Y axis were welded with the inside angle upwards.
A major dust trap.

Oh...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 27 July 2019, 20:05
Replies: 128
Views: 63,753
Posted By lonestaral
Congratulations #131. Now the fun starts. ...

Congratulations #131.
Now the fun starts.
#114.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 11 July 2019, 19:13
Replies: 128
Views: 63,753
Posted By lonestaral
The cam clamps apply side pressure. I use them...

The cam clamps apply side pressure.
I use them when surfacing a workpiece.

I thread in a couple of short M8 studs at the rear so they are below the finished thickness and tighten the clamps....
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 10 July 2019, 19:25
Replies: 128
Views: 63,753
Posted By lonestaral
Well done. Coming along nicely. MDF,...

Well done.
Coming along nicely.

MDF, yuk!!!!!!!!!!!

Reference the clamping, I used T nuts.
I made a couple of cam clamps.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 08 June 2019, 19:38
Replies: 123
Views: 63,178
Posted By lonestaral
+1 on the spindle. I installed one last year,...

+1 on the spindle.
I installed one last year, very happy with it.
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