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Actually, I was thinking more along these lines. (wheels and bolts not shown as that is way more effort than I have time for) [ATTACH] Bolting...
If you can find stock thick enough, you might consider using two pieces of heavy aluminum angle and lapping them almost full width at the top....
The simplest method is just to run the belts through the end plate and clamp them off on the outside.
They're not really new, just growing in numbers. Over the last 12 weeks have grown from 251/week to 487. And its not a case of a system...
You need to realize that the wheels you have found are in no way replacements for the Openbuilds solid-V wheels. The beveled edges of the solid-V...
It all comes down to two issues, quality and application. It is hard to judge from a photo the quality of the bearings. Wobbly wheels are of no...
Not sure what the issue is, link works fine on my system (XP, chrome browser). Try...
Here is a concept I dabbled in previously. It is for belted drives but you may be able to adapt something similar and convert it over to hinge...
I would suggest inverting the rack and pointing the teeth downward to keep debris out of them. That would require eliminating the top center...
The threaded rod plates will also work. They are available for both Nema 23 and Nema 17 steppers. (Note: the Nema 23 version will accept both...
6.1 mm from outside face to face of interior core.
Miter saw with a high tooth count non-ferrous metal cutting blade. There's a whole post on the subject somewhere here in the forum.
Suggestion using a simple parallel rail system mounted to a sheet of plywood with multiple blade holders set at 3" spacing along a sliding...
Can you give us a better idea of where you are headed with this. Are you wanting an 8' flat bed to where a drag knife could be used? Are you...
Attached is a pdf showing the rough plate size and the critical dimensions. You should be working from Build 8.1, not 8.0
These are best cut with abrasive cutting wheels or with a common hack saw. I typically use a Dremel with a metal cutting disk or a grinder with a...
@Buckethead, there's really no need for commercial fasteners. An M5 screw with a precision shim fitted into the slot will do the trick. This...
Please understand these are hobby grade systems and are not designed to supplant the machinery found in industrial machine shops. They are...
Serge, is there any potential for smushing this around a greased up acme rod thus creating a DIY nut block?
That's why I suggest a test setup. While the official line is 39,7mm, on the Extreme Solid V-wheels I get anywhere from 40,13 to 40,49 depending...