Re: Linear slide with DIY rail

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Horace, T.L.Ho"
<skyfroghorace@...> wrote:

>
> Hi all,
>
> I found it hard to buy (second hand) linear slide with enough rail
> length sutitable for our project. My idea is to keep the blocks and
> machine my own rail. Has anybody done this before ? Any inputs will be
> thanked.
>
> Regards,
>
> Horace.

Hi Horace,

what type of machine ?

Many people have used 80/20 for their machines. I think it comes in
up to 20 foot lengths ? maybe on 10??

The slides are not too hard to make, and not too expensive to buy.

you can buy a lenght, and then mount that on some larger structure for
support over the span.

Dave