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The real failure in Z-axis design is the approach of jacking the X-axis way up and then dangling the Z-axis back down to the work surface as a...
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You'll note those in the photo are laying loose and not in their final position. Think through that idea a bit further. The shield would have to...
Setting them flat will reduce the Y-axis travel distance.
I would think moving along at a proper rate should take care of most of that.
Yeah, saw it when it popped up on instructables a few days ago. The link gives a bit more detail on the project.
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Would be interested in seeing more about the pen changer.
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You never said there would be confetti. :)
In the download for the Solidworks parts library there is a section of pdf files that provides dimensions for nearly all the Openbuilds parts....
And we have a winner.:thumbsup: http://www.openbuilds.com/builds/c-beam-machine-xlarge.3675/
Yes, you need it. The best source for three prong cords is old computer power cables. Just lop the funky end off and strip the leads.
If you're going vertical, consider constant force springs rather than counterweights. This greatly reduces the inertial mass the motors have to...
Will this do it? 90 degree angle x 1/4" carbide bits engraving, scoring, and chamfer tool
Got it! :thumbsup: Thx.
Try a 6 wheel gantry plate with the bit centered between the middle pair of wheels. You'll always have 4 wheels still in contact with the rail...
I would suggest setting up a gantry plate with regular wheels that grip the sides of the V-slot and then mounting the router on the gantry plate...
I hadn't used the thread forming tap in a while so I gave it a go this morning in a piece of scrap extrusion. The first 10mm were really no big...
Consider getting a forming tap. They are ideal with a malleable material like aluminum and are much easier as all the back and forth motion is...
