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What size linear rail ?

on 2004-11-19 17:27:23 UTC
Hi all,

I'm trying to finalize the layout for a router table.

Looks like it will be based on a 1/2 thick steel plate as the base
and be roughly 30" x 40" square.

in looking at linear rails it seems they start around 15mm wide and
go up in size (and price)

The main use will be to cut out shapes in 1/8 thick aluminum with a
router.

The 15mm stuff, per McMaster Carr has a dynamic load rating of 1,872
pounds. But the size just seems to be too small.

Anyone have any guidelines or recomendations on what size rail would
be best ?

Dave4

Discussion Thread

turbulatordude 2004-11-19 17:27:23 UTC What size linear rail ? Robert Campbell 2004-11-19 17:55:38 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] What size linear rail ? turbulatordude 2004-11-24 15:23:08 UTC Re: What size linear rail ? NOW Dust protection ? Robert Campbell 2004-11-24 16:01:41 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: What size linear rail ? NOW Dust protection ?