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9th July 2023, 01:56 PM
Thread: Dave's Workshop Build
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No it's just split bottom half is terminals top...
No it's just split bottom half is terminals top half is the controller. Paid a little extra to get the industrial controller
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5th July 2023, 12:08 PM
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I haven't gotten too much more done of late,...
I haven't gotten too much more done of late, still need to clean up the next bay to get some more of the flooring down.
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17th June 2023, 06:27 PM
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Floor update
Been a little bit since I have updated photos, got a little bit done. and everyone like photos over blab so......
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4th June 2023, 11:46 AM
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Got the flake down last night, got to scrape the...
Got the flake down last night, got to scrape the excess off this arvo and prep for the seal coat.
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3rd June 2023, 02:25 PM
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So we got the floor ground, vac'd. Luckly for me...
So we got the floor ground, vac'd. Luckly for me the closest neighbour is about 70m away and with the shed fully insulated now with yellow tounge on the walls, there was very little sound carry over...
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31st May 2023, 09:05 PM
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More Painting
Haven't got a huge amount dont of late.
I got the back end all finished up painted and electrical fit off complete for those bays, so now 1 long wall is done, back wall is done, and 2 sections of... -
5th March 2023, 09:31 PM
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So we had the scissor lift hired, and used that...
So we had the scissor lift hired, and used that to get rest of the insulation in and the last of the ceiling panels that I had onsite.
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7th February 2023, 07:51 PM
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Some Paint
Got the Walls sanded and ready for some paint. Sanded back the 4 Bays down to where i had too much steal in the way to move. Got 2 undercoats down and a top coat of dulux colour feather soft....
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29th January 2023, 08:26 PM
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Got some funny looks at the local bunnings...
Got some funny looks at the local bunnings picking up another 11 sheets of yellow tounge without a trailer on friday on my way home from work.
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25th January 2023, 10:21 PM
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Converted an old dining room table into a sewing...
Converted an old dining room table into a sewing workbench on wheels, and the Mrs had a play with some epoxy toppings.
Started with a white seal coat.
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29th December 2022, 07:20 PM
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Its been a while since my last update, I've been...
Its been a while since my last update,
I've been away Sept/Oct/Nov for work, so have only just gotten back into the project.
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23rd August 2022, 09:12 PM
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I swing I was home we got started on getting the...
I swing I was home we got started on getting the power run in.
2 sets of 100mm conduit where run down 1 for the eventual house and the other to the shed.
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30th July 2022, 07:32 PM
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Mez Room
Its been a little while since i've done an update. Again not a huge huge update, as I've been flat out again with work, and then had to do some work to our other shed which took time away from...
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19th May 2022, 06:46 PM
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Because I'm using the shed as a workshop, and...
Because I'm using the shed as a workshop, and didn't want to have to frame up anything for support, and yellow tongue was the cheapest material I could find when buying bulk. To pay a similar amount...
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5th May 2022, 08:49 PM
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Not a huge update have been flat out at work plus...
Not a huge update have been flat out at work plus we went away for easter, cables have been run in for the data, and the feed for the fan.
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7th April 2022, 10:07 PM
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Installed the Stairs last weekend, and have been...
Installed the Stairs last weekend, and have been plotting along insulating to roof.
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16th March 2022, 01:15 PM
Thread: Slab thickness for bus or truck
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When I ddi mine, I asked for slab to support...
When I ddi mine, I asked for slab to support light forklift/truck usage so prolly a little overkill for you intended use but it might give an idea.
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14th March 2022, 11:33 AM
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I work FIFO on a rostered 9/5 swing.
I work FIFO on a rostered 9/5 swing.
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13th March 2022, 05:35 PM
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Didn't get a huge amount done this swing back, ...
Didn't get a huge amount done this swing back,
Insulation is very hard to get a hold of atm, and i need a bucket load for the ceiling. I've had 3 places cancel ordered on me so far, and 1 more... -
4th March 2022, 05:45 PM
Thread: American Barn or 'normal' shed?
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Council will have min spacing requirements...
Council will have min spacing requirements between buildings as well which may make too much wasted space to fit what you want in.
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2nd March 2022, 11:42 AM
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Sorry, Bearer and Joint Height for mine is 235mm...
Sorry, Bearer and Joint Height for mine is 235mm to cover the unsupported span, I think you can get it cheaper with the smaller 185mm on a shorter span.
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2nd March 2022, 11:34 AM
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Mez is Steel-Deck (Bunnings) Mez/Deck Kit (Home -...
Mez is Steel-Deck (Bunnings) Mez/Deck Kit (Home - Steel-Deck – DIY Steel Decks)
100% my old man and me built.
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26th February 2022, 01:23 PM
Thread: Friday lunch prattle
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Hey, yeh sorry about that kids played with the...
Hey, yeh sorry about that kids played with the mic and had it flicked off to the internal monitor instead of the proper mic and didnt work it out until i went into another zoom later snd thry could...
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25th February 2022, 10:48 AM
Thread: American Barn or 'normal' shed?
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Make sure you compare the cost of the shed +...
Make sure you compare the cost of the shed + install/slab, best sheds where the best price I could find for my shed. However once added the build/slab price from the builder list they reconmended...
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24th February 2022, 09:24 PM
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and that about brings us into today, This swing...
and that about brings us into today,
This swing back home, I got up the 1st ceiling bay with batterns and insulation, and got the window area lined.
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24th February 2022, 08:20 PM
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The Painting Begins
Next up I picked up a airless sprayer, for anyone that hasn't used one, BEST THING EVER. I got 1st coat of undercoat done on the 1st for bay sections in 45min.
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24th February 2022, 08:09 PM
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And the wallin continued........
And from there the wall lining continued, by this stage I had gotten into a rhythm of solo putting up full sheets
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24th February 2022, 07:57 PM
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Mezzanine Floor
Progress thus far takes us through to the start of Nov 21 which is where my old man gave me a hand to put up the mez floor framework.
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24th February 2022, 07:40 PM
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Start of the Fitout
So the shed construction was finished Feb 21, so next on the list was to get some insulation and a bucket load of yellow tounge to start lining the walls and insulation.
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24th February 2022, 06:25 PM
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Electrical Plan
Basic Electrical Fitotu plan, is to have 5 double GPOs per sections along both the 24m long walls. These will be split into 6 circuits creating 2 bays per circuit.
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24th February 2022, 05:59 PM
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Build Was complete by a small local business and...
Build Was complete by a small local business and they were fantanstic throughout the whole process.
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24th February 2022, 03:43 PM
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Dave's Workshop Build
Our Shed build project has been an ongoing process that started back in July 2020.
It started with my partner wanting a sewing room and talking about a 6x6 shed for her, and me wanting a workshop to... -
11th February 2022, 07:54 PM
Thread: Friday lunch prattle
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Outside of course :P, that sheds mine
Outside of course :P, that sheds mine
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3rd July 2013, 06:10 PM
Thread: CNC mechmate build 10x5' tabke photo heavy
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So i've got a bit more done recently, although...
So i've got a bit more done recently, although not as fast as i'd would of liked.
I now have the y car and gantry all welded up. the spindle has arrived, my V bearings have arrived, and i've... -
15th June 2013, 09:45 PM
Thread: CNC mechmate build 10x5' tabke photo heavy
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Hey Tony you need to stop stalking me mate :P, ...
Hey Tony you need to stop stalking me mate :P,
I've ordered a 2.2kw and a 4kw spindle and will order a vfd for the 2.2 on monday.
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9th June 2013, 07:23 PM
Thread: CNC mechmate build 10x5' tabke photo heavy
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Hey Jayson, The vid isn't actually mine, its...
Hey Jayson,
The vid isn't actually mine, its just a youtube link from the speed testing thread on MM. As soon as the V bearing and skate bearings arrive i'll be able to grind my rails and get... -
9th June 2013, 12:37 PM
Thread: CNC mechmate build 10x5' tabke photo heavy
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Hey Bob, the mechmate plans have always used...
Hey Bob,
the mechmate plans have always used stepper motors, its mostly to do with the cost and availability of DIY based controller units as well as the steppers themselves. It's also to do with... -
9th June 2013, 11:33 AM
Thread: CNC mechmate build 10x5' tabke photo heavy
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No problems thus far with warping, the plans and...
No problems thus far with warping, the plans and forum instructions give a fairly decent account of the order in which to weld and lengths to help avoid any major warpage. Some of the build still had...
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9th June 2013, 10:39 AM
Thread: CNC mechmate build 10x5' tabke photo heavy
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I've just edited the post to have the www. added...
I've just edited the post to have the www. added to the url, but they work fine for me not sure.
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8th June 2013, 10:34 PM
Thread: CNC mechmate build 10x5' tabke photo heavy
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CNC mechmate build 10x5' tabke photo heavy
Hey guys,
I've posted on the mechmate forums for a build log as I go, but thought some people here may like to follow as well.
I'm building a 3000x1500 cutting table cnc router from the mechmate...