Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 80/20

Derek,
The Rails right under the table top are 2" X 2", as well as the vertical legs.
The rest of the extrusions are 1" X 2".

I find the "teflon slides" you speak of to be the best used as Adjustable
"Stops" and such as in your Panel Saw Idea. I am sure they would be plenty
accurate for the actual Saw Slide Rail too.

I understand exactly the feeling "I don't want to waste it" and I have let it
pile up in the corner until I built up enough courage to build something. You
might think about this..... It's way to expensive to let lay around !!! Build
something !!

Its not cheap stuff that's for sure. I think the 1"X1" runs close to $0.30 per
inch ! But, it really makes a project work and look nice when its done.

Good thing more of it turns up on E-Bay these days !


Chris L

HighTech wrote:

> Chris
> What size are you using?
> I have 2x2, 1.5x1.5 and 1x2 and other pieces. I also have these Teflon type
> bearing slides that came with it. I am thinking of using that as an
> adjustable height table to router different thickness of material. Or
> possibly to make a large panel cutoff saw like at Home Depot. This stuff
> makes your brain work in overload need more ideas don't want to waste what I
> have. Its like they say a giant erector set for us grown ups.
> I really like your table! I am going to use it like you did also to make a
> table. How much does this stuff normally cost? I might need more.
> Derek
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris L [mailto:datac@...]
> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 7:34 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 80/20
>
> I've made quite a bit with it already.... Not much for photos though. The
> stuff
> is great. When all bolted up it gives a real feeling of rigidity, but maybe
> with
> a bit of "bounce".
>
> I of course have used it on my CNC Router but, only as the framework for
> holding
> the machine up. I came to the conclusion that the more "Mass" the better !
>
> A friend of mine is building a CNC machine out of extrusions. Without the
> THK
> rails attached it has quite a "Ringy" feeling. It should work fine though
> for
> his application.
>
> I would love to make a Hardwood floor CNC Inlay Router out of extrusion.
> Carry
> the pieces in a customers house, Suck it to the floor with suction cups and
> my
> trusty vacuum pump, then rout away!
>
> Its always been that "one little mistake" issue that kinda makes the whole
> idea
> fly out the window. I don't think it is inexpensive to have a floor replaced
> these days !
>
> Chris Luebke
> DATA-CUT
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>
> HighTech wrote:
>
> > I would like to see more pictures of different designs using this
> material.
> > I recently bought some at an auction. I have seen Bob Campbell's pictures.
> I
> > would like to see what others on the list or internet have done.
> > Derek
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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