Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 25 August 2014, 16:32
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There is no space to move the stoppers, the...
There is no space to move the stoppers, the wheels of the Y frame are mm from the edge of the X beam. There are plenty of options in offsetting the Router spindle in the carrier and in flipping the...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 21 August 2014, 01:15
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Replies: 119
Views: 101,571
Dale, Apart from the Canberra address this all...
Dale, Apart from the Canberra address this all seems good. I would suggest that if you are not short of workshop space that you consider extending the X beams by 500mm or so. This would allow you to...
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Sun 10 August 2014, 21:15
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Replies: 31
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Dennis I have created a shopping list for...
Dennis I have created a shopping list for electronics and steel in my build pages (MM#48) and have copied the electronics order here. Prices have probably changed a little but all the suppliers are...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 25 October 2011, 15:22
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 29 June 2010, 18:48
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John, the steppers are Motion King 34HS9801...
John, the steppers are Motion King 34HS9801 ($55AUS each) and the drivers are Model 2LA860 ($95AUS each). I am extremely happy with both purchases. I had inititially thought about a geared belt...
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Wed 17 March 2010, 12:45
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Sun 14 March 2010, 15:36
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 12 March 2010, 14:56
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Replies: 43
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Steel Order
The transformer should read 40VAC and not DC. I have compiled some of the costs and dimentions of the steel used on my table.
Mech Mate Steel Order, Australian prices September 2009
2400mm x...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 11 March 2010, 20:07
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Replies: 43
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Wot's it cost.
I have compiled some of the costs to build a MM in Australia. The list is not complete and there are lots of things that I bought but are junk. Hope this helps the next builder,
Mech Mate...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 13 February 2010, 00:52
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Replies: 43
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Can I get a number, please.
OK i've got the Mech Mate logos now, and pictures to show it. Kobus my mate, I have heard of Funnel web spiders and maybe Redbacks being around here but i have never come across one myself. I,...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 05 February 2010, 22:35
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Replies: 43
Views: 34,153
Sydney Can Cut it
Oops , I'll have another go with this update. The pictures should tell the story. I cut a seat for my Dory with the MM. Just to be different I bought Motion King stepper drivers rather than the...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 05 February 2010, 21:47
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Replies: 43
Views: 34,153
Sydney can cut it
My machine is now cutting and doing it beautifully. I have not got the MM decals on yet (may cut it by hand if needed) but the machine has been a goer since just before Christmas. The specs of the...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 29 November 2009, 02:55
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Replies: 43
Views: 34,153
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 16 September 2009, 01:39
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 14 September 2009, 15:24
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Replies: 43
Views: 34,153
Half way there?
I have roughly welded up the base table. Will need to redo some of the welds and attach lateral braces. So far everything is proving far easier and quicker than I ever imagined. There are some minor...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 02 August 2009, 16:53
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Replies: 43
Views: 34,153
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 28 July 2009, 16:17
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Replies: 43
Views: 34,153
Hello to Javeira and Lex,
My "invention" is a...
Hello to Javeira and Lex,
My "invention" is a sealing system for hovercraft that is an alternative to the flexible skirt and fixed sidewall systems. Each of the blue panels are separately suspended...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 28 July 2009, 00:47
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Replies: 43
Views: 34,153
Thanks Guys, No I dont have any videos of the...
Thanks Guys, No I dont have any videos of the hovercraft in action. I had a heap of trouble with the Cuyuna engines and am presently installing centrifugal clutches to make starting the engines...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 27 July 2009, 18:18
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Replies: 43
Views: 34,153
My mechmate is not totally idle #48 - Sydney, Aus
I've been looking at this forum and at other CNC (mainly desktop) routers for a while. I am now totally sold on the Mech Mate. I intend to build a 8' x 4' version. At the moment I am finishing off a...
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Forum: The Market Place
Mon 27 July 2009, 17:48
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Replies: 23
Views: 22,361
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