I'm working on a new MM quietly in the corner #5 - Orlando. FL - Page 15

Gerald D · #**421** Thu 29 January 2009, 19:56

That's a rotisserie!

I presume that the MM blue is your original table? Your foam statues/figures have a pipe armature?

cncb · #**422** Fri 30 January 2009, 05:02

Cooking full chickens on the mechmate? Who knew the machine was so versatile!

sailfl · #**423** Fri 30 January 2009, 06:48

Brian,

I think it is big enough for a large pig!

Gerald D · #**424** Fri 30 January 2009, 07:02

Chickens? Those tiny things are for girls. Sean's rotisserie is more for this size of meat. (note motor and gearboxes). Nothing smaller than a whole sheep (50 guests) - going up to a whole ox (400 guests).

domino11 · #**425** Fri 30 January 2009, 07:32

Never been to an OX roast!

Does the MM actually do the carving?

Gerald D · #**426** Fri 30 January 2009, 08:03

Sean is building for the Amish.

hennie · #**427** Fri 30 January 2009, 08:06

En toe word ek honger! ( I JUST GOT HUNGRY )!

smreish · #**428** Fri 30 January 2009, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerald D

Sean is building for the Amish.

Funny you mention that Gerald. My family is actually Dutch/German and originally from Punxatawny, PA. That's how we still cook the pig!

...getting back to reality. The pipe is the live end the slides back and forth to accommodate the tailstock/live center that holds the foam blocks. I CNC'd the face plate to the same diameter as the pipe to check setup and centerline/parallelism to the mechmate above.

domino11 · #**429** Fri 30 January 2009, 11:28

Sean,
Maybe you could up a pic or two of the indexer stuff you are machining?

I am sure there is a lot of interest in seeing some MM indexer work.

I have visited the Amish in PA when I was younger, very interesting people. It is fairly common to have a pig roast in my area for a large party, not common for Geralds ox or cow roast though.

rdfl · #**430** Wed 04 February 2009, 11:01

Sean,

First, let me say what a great job you have done and how much I have learned from reading the little of your thread I have been able to read.

I've only just started to do the serious homework and research needed to build my own machine but I was hoping I might be able to convince you to let me see your machine in person and pick your brain at some point. I'm down in Ft. Lauderdale...about 2.5 hours away the way I drive

I'd be happy to bribe you for your time (beer, dinner, sacrifice a goat in your name...whatever you require)

If this is at all possible let me know.

Thanks,
Rick

smreish · #**431** Wed 04 February 2009, 11:23

Rick
If you want to see better machine than mine, or both, you can visit Nils or me in Orlando.
I am super busy, but Nils is readily available since he lives where his machine is set up. Easier commute to the machine = many sleepless nights

Come on up....
Send me and Nils a PM and we will set it up. Greg was in town last week and visited us too! Discussed MM fun over Taco's.

Gerald.
Does this mean now Nils and I are the showroom? We have had 5 visitors in a year!

rdfl · #**432** Wed 04 February 2009, 11:35

PM sent. Thanks.

sailfl · #**433** Wed 04 February 2009, 12:05

Gerald,

I think we are the local convention site. We have two MM and Sea World, Universal, Disney, large convention facility close to all, the beach and normally warm weather.

Rick,

It is most likely easier to see my machine because Sean works too many hours. We try to coordinate times. I would be happy to show you my machinie and talk with you.

Gerald D · #**434** Wed 04 February 2009, 12:10

You guys should start selling tickets there - I'll send some biltong for snacks.

sailfl · #**435** Wed 04 February 2009, 12:12

Gerald,

Is the biltong of your own making or will this be store bought?

Gerald D · #**436** Wed 04 February 2009, 12:37

Bartered or bought from someone that handcrafts it. Air dried - no machinery involved.

rdfl · #**437** Wed 04 February 2009, 13:05

Nils: I sent you a PM, thanks.

smreish · #**438** Wed 29 April 2009, 13:17

Hey ya'll (that's a southern term - doug f. and JR would understand)
I am at it again. I will be starting machine #3 soon.
This time - a nice spindle will be in order.
Look for updates in the coming month!

Sean

J.R. Hatcher · #**439** Wed 29 April 2009, 13:32

Are you saying that ya'll ain't used in other parts of the world ..... how do they communicate? Congrats on starting #3

Gerald D · #**440** Wed 29 April 2009, 13:35

Jawellnofine (that's a S.African term - Kobus, Hennie & Lex will understand)
Still waiting for pics of that huge indexer!

Gerald

smreish · #**441** Wed 29 April 2009, 13:35

JR. Thanks for the chuckle!

smreish · #**442** Wed 29 April 2009, 13:39

Okay, to be clear it's really #2 for me, but since I spent so much time with Nils it feels like #3.\

... Gerald, it would happen that I will be loading up some foam on that beast this week! Maybe I can get a picture or two up for the group. Thanks for the reminder.

domino11 · #**443** Wed 29 April 2009, 14:59

Sean,
Are you going with the capped rail on this one?

smreish · #**444** Wed 29 April 2009, 17:32

nope, building traditional rails. It actually takes longer to use the cap rail then it does to cut it down and profile the rail!

smreish · #**445** Fri 01 May 2009, 10:36

So, for those who have been waiting for pictures, here they are.
I am machining these foam statues as a 4 sided sculpt. It cuts A LOT faster when the indexer isn't constantly turning. Therefore, I am indexing 90 degrees after each face is cut.

I really wish I had a spindle. I have to build a snorkle for the air inlet on the router. It keeps getting clogged with debris and I don't want an overtemp situation on the cutting tool.

You may notice I am cutting with a 4 flute, 1/2" dia ball nose x 10" long for roughing. This tool is almost 300 dollars!

All in all....pretty darn happy with my big BBQ!

I would show you the whole statue face, but the image I am cutting is under NDA. (nodisclosure)

Rhino Cam 4.0 with 4th index module - software

foam1.jpg

foam2.jpg

foam3.jpg

javeria · #**446** Fri 01 May 2009, 10:41

ah ha - got a lift on ur mechmate!

domino11 · #**447** Fri 01 May 2009, 10:42

Sean,
Looks really interesting. Noticed your new long Z slide is working now as well.

Gerald D · #**448** Fri 01 May 2009, 11:30

Very interesting!

sailfl · #**449** Fri 01 May 2009, 18:12

Sean,

Looking Good!!!!!!

Kobus_Joubert · #**450** Sat 02 May 2009, 00:08

Wow that is amazing. Nice to see a MM doing something NEW

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