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Solid being the operative word there. Actually, it sounds a bit too solid as in you are way overbuilding this. Laser cutters don't use brute...
Is this along the lines of what you are looking for? [ATTACH]
Cast corner brackets should do the trick for the frame connections. About 36 of them if I counted right. You'll need to extend the 3 base...
Here's a quick revision. As you will be bolting it to a table top anyway, unless you have a specific reason for the full perimeter frame there's...
Nice start. :thumbsup: If you'll post your SketchUp file, I can offer a couple simple suggestions that might save you a few dollars.
There are a number of threads on the subject but this one is about as good a place to start as any. What cutter? | OpenBuilds
You need to understand that the concept of "maximum load" is somewhat of a vague target and any maximum load is also relative to the overall...
@eddiejr, click on the person's avatar and when the black box pops up, click on "start a conversation".
It really depends on what you intend to do with it. I understand the obvious appeal of kits but I think the spindle the smw3d kit is centered...
Realistically, as we really don't know you it's hard to say whether you can put one together but if you watch the videos you will know fairly...
I was noticing your archivist quill build in the other videos. Very impressive. :thumbsup:
Is it not this piece? http://www.openbuilds.com/attachments/nikoseb_4-skp.8037/
I hollowed out a block of aluminum 1 3/4" deep and never had a problem. If you keep the chips cool, they don't weld.
I've been using Tap Magic cutting fluid and it seems to work pretty well. I haven't finished up my ox yet so I can't speak for how well it does...
The first post in this one has the information you need. OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine | OpenBuilds
Its a 688-2RS bearing. For axial loads they can easily be replaced with F8-16M bearings. If you want to get into angular contact bearings you'll...
Don't get your hopes up too much on the "free hardware" ;) but free software shouldn't be a problem. The motions the machine will be going...
Looks like an interesting project and should be fairly simple to accomplish. A simple drop-in system with the stylus riding on top of the Z-axis...
As for the reasoning behind both OpenRail and V-Slot.... not a clue. Attached is a concept for a pen holder. The rubber band at the back will...
