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Re: buildlog.net Users Map?

PostPosted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:38 pm
by whmeade10
Just a bump to see if i need to add any others to the map. :D

Re: buildlog.net Users Map?

PostPosted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:56 pm
by artwood_decor
2.X Kitchener, Ontario,

Re: buildlog.net Users Map?

PostPosted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:40 am
by whmeade10
artwood_decor wrote:2.X Kitchener, Ontario,


Gotcha!

Re: buildlog.net Users Map?

PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2011 6:01 pm
by whmeade10
I am seeing some new members starting their builds. If you would like to be on the members Google build map PM me with your general location.

- Bill

Re: buildlog.net Users Map?

PostPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:27 pm
by nicof
Hi All
I am very impressed with this site .

I work at a laser cutting company during 8-5 and then on my own laser after hours.

The plan is also to get a large format laser going. My current one is 1200 x 900 mm 80 w . The problem with this size is that you need to split a full 2,4 x 1,4 board in a few cuts .

So the idea is to get a bed big enough to take a full sheet .

The biggest problem is a lack of " off the shelf parts " . I wonder if the members in USA have any idea how " lucky " they are with all the suppliers and manufacturers of this type of components. From optics all the way to nuts and bolts.

Plans are in my head and changing all the time .

I tried to run my current laser with MACH3 but not very impressed. I do not say it does not work - it just does not work as good as the LEETRO driver with LASERCUT 5.3 .


The main problem is to get the dxf file converted to G-Code - Mach 3 has an import function - ( maybe the latest version works better ) but with very limited options and functions. I found a web page - http://www.christian-kohloeffel.homepag ... gocde.html that I tried with a big dxf file and it worked 100 % - so that might work.

I might be able to help with a few lasercut parts if needed - staal or alu or stainless through the laser at work or plastic / wood on my own for those who do not have easy access to one.

Keep up the hard work - to have a laser at arms length away at home is great. With a bit of help from old faxes / printers one can save lots of $$ ( ZA RRRR ) .

One very important unit is the water cooler - normally one can build one while waiting for long delivery parts . A few meter Al tube coiled with a fan , water pump and water tank and a few hours of work will provide you with a decent water cooler.

Cheers Nico

Re: buildlog.net Users Map?

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:14 pm
by gene
about to get started on 2.x laser build - Louisville, Ky zip- 40205

Re: buildlog.net Users Map?

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:54 pm
by whmeade10
Welcome gene, I have you on the map! :D

Re: buildlog.net Users Map?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:26 am
by jihe0530
Hello, everyone! I am a novice here, too, nice to meet you. I like DIY, especially the handmade.

Re: buildlog.net Users Map?

PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:53 pm
by Mark K
Hi
Mark K from Concord NH 03301
40 and 150W laser projects.
CNC mill, router and MakerBot.
Cheers
Mark

Re: buildlog.net Users Map?

PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:13 am
by whmeade10
Mark K wrote:Hi
Mark K from Concord NH 03301
40 and 150W laser projects.
CNC mill, router and MakerBot.
Cheers
Mark


Are you building a 2.x laser Mark? I put you on the map, but as non 2.x build. Let me know if I need to change it.

Bill