Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Dolphin Guides- an all-in-one linear guide system

Tom,

You may want to look at the Black Diamond Linear guides. I called them
yesterday and I may try a pair on my X axis for my cnc router. I will be
using Bishop-Wisecarver V wheels on my Y axis and 15mm THK rails on my Z
axis.

Bob Campbell

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Dolphin Guides- an all-in-one linear guide system


> I am wondering if anyone has had any experience with Pacific
> Bearings "Dolphin Guides".These are two piece linear guides that
> could greatly simplify the task of building cnc systems.
>
> The down side is the price, of course. I estimate the cost to be
> about double the cost of constructing linear ways out of separate
> components. But for people like me, with limited equipment and
> knowledge about machining, it certainly seems like an attractive
> solution. I should add, Dolphin Guides are still cheaper than the
> other all-in-one linear guide systems that I have seen.
>
> I wonder if these guides are accurate enough for precise machining.
> They seem to use the same materials as the other Pacific
> Bearings "Simplicity" products, which are ceramic-coated aluminum
> shafts and Frelon-lined bearings. The "Simplicity" line is listed as
> having class "L" tolerance, I think. Can anyone tell me what that
> means?
>
> They can be seen at www.dolphinguides.com
> Prices are available at www.mcmaster.com
> Cut and paste this >>> twin-shaft frelon-lined guide and rail <<<
> into the search box.
>
>
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