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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: MachBruce on October 19, 2007, 10:18:57 PM

Title: New Member Introduction
Post by: MachBruce on October 19, 2007, 10:18:57 PM

Hi All,
Bruce Nye is my name. I live in Tasmania,  Australia.

CV? : Communications Tech, Hydro power station Operator, Technology and Computer Graphics Teacher, presently - Technical Officer Fine Furniture University of Tas.
Hobbies: Aeromodelling, Single Driver loud speakers, "Making things" , "Living".

I have always had a keen interest in Technology. I was instrumental in introducing CNC router technology into the school where I was teaching. Since then I  wanted to build my own machine for my own use and maybe keep me off the streets as I wind down and prepare my self for retirement in 10years! or so.
My machine is approaching the completion - all that remains is the Z axis to do. I have tried to make a solid accurate machine using THK linear bearings and high quality rack and pinion on X and Y Axis. The machine capacity will cope with 1900 (x) x 1250(y)  x  280(z).

My life-long aeromodelling interest have  been one of the driving forces behind building this machine. The machine will be able to CNC moulds used to build F3B high performance Gliders for me personally and the team that I fly with.

The first major project that I intend for the machine is a "Teardrop CamperTrailer" for my wife and I. The CAD has been done, all I have to do is finish the machine!

Regards,

Bruce

Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Chaoticone on October 19, 2007, 10:35:27 PM

Hey Bruce,
    Glad to have you. How about posting some pics of your machine. Sounds like you have plenty of work for it to do already.

Brett

Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: MachBruce on October 20, 2007, 01:45:09 AM

Glad to post some pics. How do you do it of this forum? What file size is Ok?

Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Chaoticone on October 20, 2007, 06:12:30 AM

Hey Bruce,
      600 x 800 is prefered. Here is a link to help you with attachments.

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,2600.0.html

Brett

Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: MachBruce on October 20, 2007, 09:20:47 PM

Here are some pics of my project.

Just about to  fit the 50 x 100 RHS bed then I will work on the Z axis.

Regards,  Bruce

Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Chaoticone on October 20, 2007, 09:25:53 PM

Looking good Bruce. If you could resize the pics to 600X800, that would be great. Most want be able to see it all at one time as they are.


Brett