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Old Wed 12 August 2009, 17:55
zigmart
Just call me: John #112
 
Phoenix, AZ
United States of America
Much Mayhem will ensue #112 - Phoenix, AZ

Hi,

After a ton of procrastination I have finally worked up th gumption to get my mechmate started (that and I had to really point out the benefits of building a 4 x 8 to my sister/boss). We own a small music shop that does repairs on instruments/amps, specializing in accordions. I built a small desktop cnc machine a while back, thinking it would satiate the bug, boy was I ever wrong.

Anyways, I am about to get started on my build, so be ready for the questions. I tend to think that I am better then I am, and don't start asking for help til I have painted myself into a corner, so please be gently.
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Old Wed 12 August 2009, 19:45
bfauska
Just call me: Brian #30
 
Seattle, WA
United States of America
Hopefully any corner you manage to paint yourself into will have a computer in it so you can get to the forum, there's all kinds of great information here and if you can't find the answer somebody will probably come up with one quickly.

Welcome, keep us up to date with your mayhem.
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Old Thu 13 August 2009, 00:33
sailfl
Just call me: Nils #12
 
Winter Park, FL
United States of America
John,

Print off the plans and do lots of reading.

Good luck with your build.
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Old Thu 13 August 2009, 19:43
zigmart
Just call me: John #112
 
Phoenix, AZ
United States of America
Ordered the laser part kits from Castone today. Looks like I am about to jump in head first. I have been kicking around ideas for the base table. I really like the table that Greg (bradyaero) made. I am kicking around away to make the height adjustment easier. Was kinda thinking of making some plates like bed frames used have (see attached), using 1/2 inch bolts instead of plain guide pins. That way I can loosen the bolts, grab a friend and adjust the height of the bed pretty quickly, then tighten the bolts again. There would be 3 of the brackets on each side. What do you guys think?
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Old Fri 14 August 2009, 07:45
bradm
Just call me: Brad #10
 
Somerville(MA)
United States of America
Have you considered just placing the table as low as you would ever want it, and then making a set of wooden boxes to space up to your upper working height?

Moving four boxes on or off the table could be a one man job, unless you store too much stuff (hint, hint) inside them.
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Old Fri 14 August 2009, 13:30
zigmart
Just call me: John #112
 
Phoenix, AZ
United States of America
That and storing them when they are not on the table I have to find a place to store em.
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Old Thu 20 August 2009, 18:49
zigmart
Just call me: John #112
 
Phoenix, AZ
United States of America
I purchased all the metal for the table today, and it arrives tomorrow. My laser cut parts are due to arrive on Monday, so it looks like I am finally on my way to a mechmate!
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Old Sun 23 August 2009, 21:29
Castone
Just call me: Leo #41
 
Soddy Daisy , Tn
United States of America
I see your parts have made it to AZ ,Time to start building that table.Looks like you will have them Monday.
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Old Sun 23 August 2009, 22:19
zigmart
Just call me: John #112
 
Phoenix, AZ
United States of America
I have been getting things organized for the build. Bought a bandsaw on Saturday. Working on making Aluminum templates for the drilling of the cross bearers and tabletop. And the dreaded cleaning of the work room

Considering this stepper for the build http://www.kelinginc.net/KL34H295-43-8B.pdf. I can get them even cheaper then the motionking motors, and they seem comparable. Already have the Gecko 203v drives and PMDX BoB. So that just leaves the power supply and other misc electrical stuff.

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Old Fri 11 September 2009, 12:50
ssn vet
Just call me: Matt
 
Maine
United States of America
what's the laser parts kit going for these days at Castone??
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Old Thu 19 September 2013, 13:41
zigmart
Just call me: John #112
 
Phoenix, AZ
United States of America
Finished 2.5 years ago. Just to busy to get a serial >.<

I actually finished my build 2.5 years ago, and just neglected to get a serial due to being busy doing other things.

2.2 kw water-cooled spindle, Hitachi VFD controlled by Mach3 via Modbus.
Custom Z axis with Hiwin Linear Rails
Belt Drive reduction
V bearing rails from Superior mounted to aluminum
4x8 cutting area







As you can see by the pictures I didn't go with the standard base structure.

This is a totally bolt together table
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Old Thu 19 September 2013, 18:01
lonestaral
Just call me: Al #114
 
Isarn
Thailand
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Well done John.
It looks like a good workhorse.

I think I have 2 1/2 years to go before mine is finished.
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Old Thu 19 September 2013, 18:04
MetalHead
Just call me: Mike
 
Columbiana AL
United States of America
Wow !! Pop goes the MechMates !!! I think you get 112 !!!
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Old Fri 20 September 2013, 03:41
sailfl
Just call me: Nils #12
 
Winter Park, FL
United States of America
John,

Congratulations on getting your serial number 112!

I was wondering when I would see the 100 machine built and given a serial number since I finished my machine.

Though you have been using your machine for some time. I wish you much success with you machine.

Congratulations from #12.

Warm regards
Nils
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Old Fri 20 September 2013, 06:11
jhiggins7
Just call me: John #26
 
Hebron, Ohio
United States of America
Updated Builder's Log

John,

Allow me to add my congratulations on earning Serial #112.

Here is the Updated Builder's Log with your entry.

Thanks for providing the summary of your build. I tried to include the important features in the comment field. Take a look at your entry and let me know if you would like any changes. I try to keep the entries to one line, so the comments field is somewhat limited.
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Old Fri 20 September 2013, 09:11
Robert M
Just call me: Robert
 
Lac-Brome, Qc
Canada
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Great to see another "oldie" still around
Congards on your set up.....and serial !

I guest I'm one of the few (and maybe the only remaining)....real oldies....w/out a serial !
What's the fuss.....what's the rush

Enjoy great time & business with it
Robert
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Old Fri 20 September 2013, 11:27
KenC
Just call me: Ken
 
Klang
Malaysia
Robert,
you are not alone. Me TWO.
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Old Mon 23 September 2013, 15:51
Andrew_standen
Just call me: Andrew #109
 
Dorset
United Kingdom
Congratulations 112
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