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Koditten's ZT mower-guided ramblings-shop journal

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by koditten, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. Oct 27, 2020 at 12:44 PM
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    Pretty much nothing. Had call it a night. It was a work day today.

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  2. Oct 27, 2020 at 12:45 PM
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  3. Nov 23, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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    Played around with the plasma table build.PXL_20201123_165810703.jpg PXL_20201123_165803310.jpg
     
  4. Dec 4, 2020 at 3:19 PM
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  5. Dec 4, 2020 at 3:20 PM
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  6. Dec 4, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    What a fuquin' mess!16071241935222987581842902209219.jpg
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    The HF tool holding magnets work pretty good for impromptu computer desk...the hoist they are attached to is a little on the spendy side...
     
  8. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:05 PM
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    A bit more plasma table progress...baby steps.

     
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  9. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:14 PM
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    Bad azz Kirk you have come a long way on this build
     
  10. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:46 PM
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    Thanx, Mike. It's been frustrating at times. I'm a rock and a stick kind of guy. This programing BS is waaay outside my comfort zone.
     
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  11. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:47 PM
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    I would be totally lost on the programming
     
  12. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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    Same.

    Basically I made a bet with myself. Figure it out, or piss away $3k. I'm not throwing that kind of money down the drain.

    It's making sense now. I'm glad I decided to build my own.
     
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  13. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:37 AM
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    That's awesome. So many awesome things can be built to use at home. 3D Printers, CNC Machines, Plasma Cutters and so on. :)

    What software are you using? We have software we bought for our CNC that we use to build out the tools paths. I have other software I use for my 3d printer to slice the layers and build the gcode files that are then sent to the printer.

    Nice work can't wait to see it cutting parts. :)
     
  14. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    Presently I'm using Mach3 mill to run the table.

    Still need to deal with CAD part.
     
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  15. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:11 AM
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    Very cool, we are using Vectric on our CNC. Seems to be nice software.

    As long as you're not using it for "commercial" use, you can download Autodesk Fusion360 for free. I use it for most things I do for 3D printing.
     
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  16. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:34 AM
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    I saw that offer a bit ago. I have played around withF360 some. That is some powerful software.
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:41 AM
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    Yes it is. I'm still a newbie in using it so I'm sure there is a LOT I could do with it that I don't. :rofl:
     
  18. Dec 22, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    Another left turn...sometimes I think I'm attention deficient.16086763373118515042494481842844.jpg
     
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  19. Dec 22, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    What’s going on
     
  20. Dec 22, 2020 at 2:36 PM
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    Decided to build ME a trailer. I'm usually building them for other people.
     
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