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Sand only what is needed to get the bearing on the screw. Sand a little then check the fit, repeat until you get the bearing in place.
Krishnakumar, I actually ended up staying with the CNC xPro V2 controller. I spent many hours tweaking the $$ settings and adjusting the current...
Check out this Kangaroo x2: http://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/kangaroo They have a few gadgets that may be useful for CNC. I'll be...
Funny that you mentioned electric wheelchairs, just picked up two this weekend. My son and I are going to build an r/c lawnmower for a winter...
There is plenty of room on the ceiling. Cables and pulleys to each corner of the table, an electric winch to draw it up to the ceiling when not in...
Yes, you need to build it on something flat. I used a 2 3/4" thick solid wood fire door from my jobsite. It did take quite a bit of time but well...
Try this out for a strong and very flat table top: http://www.finewoodworking.com/woodworking-plans/video/build-a-torsion-box-assembly-table.aspx...
Here is the (final?) sketch of the VRail screw driven 3D printer. I decided to change the plates (shown in green) to G10/FR4 as it is easier for...
Currently I am running a cheap, acrylic framed, Migbot Prusa i3 printer and although it does what it's designed to do, it's junk. I know, you get...
Dodge huh, nobodies perfect! I'm a Ford guy myself. But, since I'm blessed, I don't even drive my own truck anymore. My employer supplies me with...
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Thanks Stargeezer, do you always drink beer? LMAO, love your pic. Yes, the costs are adding up fast. I'm starting to think "cheap" as I complete...
Awesome! That would be a dream job for me.
Anyone seen these: http://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110300071860/?Inch=0 A simplified linear guide and my quote is $56.55 for a 640mm length...
HDPE is /2\ - milk jugs PETE is /1\ - water bottle LDPE is /4\ - plastic wrap and playground slides
You should post a video of that process, just out of curiosity, I'd like to see that.
That is pretty cool! I'm thinking molds for an airplane fuselage...or the three foot shark my son has been asking me to cut for him. Could cut the...
Got a quote from Helix Linear for the 12 x 25 lead screw. Looks like one 24" screw with AB nut is $75.14 with out shipping. I thought it would be...
So, I can assume your not having any issues with backlash at higher speeds?
Kyo, Did you use anti-backlash nuts on your screw driven printer? Just wondering if the benefit of the nut out weighs the cost in this...
