Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New file uploaded to CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO

On Sat, 24 May 2003 18:09:38 -0400, you wrote:

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>----- Original Message -----
>From: Harvey White <madyn@...>
>To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 9:51 PM
>Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New file uploaded to CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO
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>this X-Y table will manipulate peace of metal 6" x 18" x 1/8" in X-Y plane.
>If it comes to worst, I can just add couple more bearings which would work
>in Z
>direction - not as pretty as what you did...

OK, sounds reasonable. Z direction you will find to be a bit more
tricky, I think.

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>> >> I absolutely would recommend that you use a good and well aligned
>> >> table saw for this, however.
>> >
>> >Yes, I have a brand new miter saw, currently under the table, waiting
>when
>> >its star
>> >will come up.
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>> Unless you have a very "long" miter saw, you will see that it only
>> cuts about 8 to 10 inches at the max. For making a long and angled
>> board, this presents a few difficulties.
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>Well, since I only got a miter saw, I will use blocks for support - not
>over the whole length of the guide but at a few spots alongside it.
>I just hope it will work as well...

Actually, you could do the job with a miter saw, it's just that all
your blocks (while laid side by side) will be as big as the miter saw
can cut.

I'd suggest a production stop for the saw so that everything comes out
the same size. It'll make life easier for you.

Harvey

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>> H.
>Best regards, Alex