MechMate CNC Router Forum

Go Back   MechMate CNC Router Forum > Personal Build Histories > Introduce yourself and start planning
Register Options Profile Last 1 | 3 | 7 Days Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old Wed 13 October 2010, 21:26
nater
Just call me: Nate
 
Granger (Indiana)
United States of America
Ok, I'm Jumping In - Hope I can cut my way out!

Hi All:

I see the best way to learn is to build! I am artistic and mechanical, and now a little more confident. I have no experience in running a CNC but, hey I didn't know how to making whiskey or vodka until I got on a forum and built a reflux still. LOL

I think some of the MechMate CNC’s are the best DIY machines I’ve seen, my hats off to all that have taken up the challenge and succeeded.

The CNC I would like to build will have at least 49 x97 cutting capacity. I have one question before I spend money on the table. I have access to some Pallet Racking that has never been set up (Rails are probably as true as 2 x 4 steal). The width is 42 inches (now).

In your opinion: do you think that cutting the pallet rack, expanding the width, then using the rails will work for a good table? It seems almost perfect, because the spoil board could fit in the lip provided, I could also add bottom rails and wood to help keep it square. I know the rails are raited for over 5000 lbs, not including the price is free.
Your Thoughts?

Last edited by nater; Wed 13 October 2010 at 21:31..
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old Thu 14 October 2010, 04:44
MetalHead
Just call me: Mike
 
Columbiana AL
United States of America
Welcome !!!

I think it would be a start for the base. Can you post some pics and hard demensions wo we can see it. I think you base idea is workable. May take a little effort to clean it up (Cut / weld ) to get it in the format you want it for the MechMate.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old Thu 14 October 2010, 06:00
domino11
Just call me: Heath
 
Cornwall, Ontario
Canada
Welcome Nate,
Lots of people here have incorporated different table designs into their Mechmate. I am sure you can work it out.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Register Options Profile Last 1 | 3 | 7 Days Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Found these links hope some of you find them usefull kooskoek Golden Resources 2 Sun 05 June 2011 21:37
hope this post is right - Walford, Canada larry Construction started, but not cutting yet 10 Fri 23 May 2008 20:11
Im jumping in - Draper Utah Charlie Trouse Construction started, but not cutting yet 7 Wed 21 November 2007 14:24


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:28.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.