Re: linear bearing based on ground flat stock

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Hudler" <yahoo@...> wrote:

>
> This drawing was referring to one rail set (2 harden rails) with 2

sets of

> bearings whose separation is a Golden Ratio 1.618.

http://goldennumber.net

>
> If you're talking about one rail per link then perhaps this drawing.
>
> Ain't ascii art wundervoll.
>
> .--------------------------------------------------
> . +---------+ || || +---------+
> . | +-------+ || || +-------+ |
> . | | V || || V | |
> . | | +--------------------+ | |
> . | | >| |< | |
> . | | +--------------------+ | |
> . | | ^ Screw ^ | |
> . | +----------------------------+ |
> . +--------------------------------+
> . O O
> . (link) (link)
>
> If you're worried about dust then enclose each axis with way wipers

and over

> pressure it with a small supply of shop air (did this on a table saw

fence).

> Bellows would I think be an excellent cover as well.
>
> My 2 cents.
>

I don't really see what you have drawn apart from having some bearings
on top and bottom and some on the sides.

I'm the only one not worried about dust.

Graham