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LEAD vs WORKBEE more questions

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  1. Luthier

    Luthier New
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    Hi All,

    First Foray into CNC, Newb Questions PSA.

    I am considering openbuilds for CNC so I can hopefully have flexibility in the long haul. Hardwoods/softwoods/mdf/delrin/acrylic. Guitar necks, bodies, templates, and even adding a laser for 2D inlay work if feasible. I am leaning towards a bundle to get setup quicker and safer and modify later as I learn.

    Based off raw materials, best estimate, I need minimums "cutting area" of 16" x 25" x 3.75". This points me towards 40x40 LEAD 1010 or Workbee 1010. Though, height will be an issue with the current offerings. Preferrably want more like 20 x 32-36" x 5ish.

    I saw the other recent thread vs these two machines which helped a bit but still had some other questions.

    Does "work Area" in the descriptions = "Cutting Area"? or is the spindle etc going to subract from that?

    The workbee seems to have a "plate" for height. Is that a no go for raising the height?

    Is the vertical riser for the LEAD 1010 machine the V-Slot 20x80x250mm linear rail in part list? Could I just purchase and replace those 2 with 20x80x500mm for (extra 250mm = 9+ inches) height? I'd probably cut it down some to a more reasonable height to maintain rigidity and stability if that matters.

    I think I just missed the sale. How often do they "go on sale"? I am not in a rush so I can wait. Unless someone knows where to find a coupon-code they can point me at.


    Thoughts?
    Thanks
     
  2. T_Robert

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    When I was making my choice for a machine height was also a deciding factor. But the issue with height seems to be the stiffness of the carriage on the z axis. My first thought was to just make some new plates for the y axis rail and then add a longer z axis assembly. It is completely doable. But again I am unclear how the rigidity would hold up. It is a project I will consider in the not to distant future because I need to clear 6" but I only need to cut down 1". So we'll see.

    I just had a thought. You could raise the y axis with new end plates. But keep the z axis carriage the same. To raise and lower you working plane just add or subtract material to your waste board.
     
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  3. MaryD

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    The LEAD CNC is the most flexible in terms of modifications with no side plates holding the Z-Axis back...simply swap out the stock extrusion and off you go!
     
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    Interesting idea. After looking at this more in depth, I think either machine could take a second rail on the Y to raise the Y (E.g. 2 rails high) . What I don't see is an obvious way to connect them vertically using _existing_ plate options in the store. Hmm.. seems like a good addition to an open builds concept. :) Though, more likely, I just don't do not understand what I am looking at yet.

    Though, after looking at this again, the WORK BEEN 3.25" height may be good enough height as is for me. At least for 98.375% of my work

    Thanks for the tip.
     
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    Thanks Mary. Just to be clear I understand. When you say to swap out the stock extrusions, you just mean get a larger v-rail for Z axis correct?
     
  6. MaryD

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    Yes sir. Completely modular so you can easily swap out.
     
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