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How do you get in touch with these mechmate folk? I don't know if you are suggesting I try to purchase some from these guys or if you are saying I should try to do what they do. I don't think I am...

Well, for myself, most of what I work with is stock sheet metal, I don't think there would be any need to go in layers. Do you think it would be accurate to assume that some aluminum would float and...

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I am in the planning stages of making a CNC, I am trying to source some v rails, mcmaster carr seems to have a max of 6 feet in length, I need at least 7 feet, the design is likely to be...

That is an interesting point, I guess I imagined that the fluid being pushed away as the bit spins would drag any unwanted chips away. There is the theory that, generally, the aluminum chips would...

I am just going along with this mind experiment as it seems natural. But what I think the problem between our thoughts are is that you are comparing one fairly different idea to another. I am...

There is a large flaw in your observation, his drill bit is very large, mine would be very small. Just like any other water table, there is to be at least a upper lip around the table, at least a...

From what I have learned about buffing so far, it is pretty important to match the filler with the base material in order for the finished product to look uniform. Different alloys look different...

Hah, I like your metaphor.

I think the difference here will be the direction the blender is facing. This is more like a hand held blender. There is a shallow bowl and the blending portion is...

"Have you considered the amount of spray, splash and mist you will create?"
I have, would it be any more if using any other method of cooling?

"Or the problems with electrics/electricity all that...

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I put this thought in someone elses thread, but I thought I should make another thread about it.

I am working out making a CNC table, I have the intention of using both a router and a...

I've been wondering a very similar thing or maybe even exactly the same. I've been imagining submerging the entire piece you are going to cut in water and just cutting in the water. Anyone think...

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For a while, I have been in the planning stages of making a CNC plasma table. I've been planning on buying a plasma cutter, but at 1000 or so for the low end I have to consider the...

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I have some questions pertaining to a multi-purpose CNC table I am planning on making. Initially, I am planning to use a plasma cutter, however I am considering the benefits of using just...

You are saying that the only reason people almost always do it the other way is because of some sort of logic associated with vanity or personal preference? There is no purpose or reason other than...

Coupons are exactly what you said, basically two pieces of metal used to emulate the joint without the joint being connected to much larger amounts of material.

I don't know what you mean by skin,...

On some of these, it looks like the torch might be aimed too high, I don't usually turn a corner with the torch on. I doubt you want to run more filler into that bead, honestly the penetration is...

I think I am starting to understand things, thanks for the information, I really appreciate it. I had an idea though and I am hoping to run it past some people with clarity.
I've been thinking that...

Hah, I have gotten acetone on my skin, I guess I just assumed that the fluid itself was cold which is why my skin felt that way.

Well my face is red, that is extremely interesting. I've heard in a few videos that acetone is toxic and you don't want to breath it or get it on your skin, seeing as how it is strong acid I assumed...

It's a surprise that you don't know what a bearing is, if someone wanted to learn how to drive and you said, step on the pedal and they replied, whats a pedal, would you still drive with them? ...

I don't know if there is a universal answer to that question, it really depends on how you go about attaching the X axis to the table and what the X axis is made out of. I've been imagining making...

I guess I've come to a fair number of conclusions but I still have just as many questions or uncertainty about the design of the table. I've upped my budget a fair bit, I could be fine with spending...

I think he means, hit the area with a bit of acetone or rubbing alcohol before you begin brushing and wipe it off with clean paper towel. The purpose of these fluids is to remove any kind of oils or...

1. Judging by your question, is it safe to assume you have little to no experience in welding? The most sure way to prevent heat warping is to not use heat. Plenty of people seem to bolt most of...

Great looking piece with exception to the surface finish. What is the deal with all those loops? Do you eventually buff them out?

Hah, this sounds more like a blog than a call for information. Were in the same boat, but I feel like my boat is a tiny bit ahead of yours. Get your reading eyeballs out and put your butt in a...

Right on, I am hoping you've done a few 100 of these by now. Maybe you've laid out a few joints at this point?

Sounds like it could be some sort of electronic board problem. I doubt you could easily figure that out, is there a service center you can bring the machine to?

I've gone over this thread, a lot of misinformation and lack of knowledge here.

First, it is -always- better to have a pointed tip. Don't take the phrase pointed too literally though. I usually...