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"....a vertical vice..."? I'm hoping you mean "vise" as there are certain things you shouldn't do on an Ox. ;)
You might contact @Mark Carew on this one. Sound like a fabrication tolerance issue and he is in the best position to test the existing stock....
Yes, it was the $39 tripod. But there is also the potential for some deflection with the Openbuilds parts. It all comes down to how it is built....
I dabbled a bit on this a while back. The key is minimizing the overhead such that the slide moves as much as possible relative to the length of...
If this is a major concern, it would be fairly easy to drill out the holes at 1 to 7.14mm and add eccentric nuts there so you could then tighten...
Depends on the configuration but at 50# per corner, it should be fine for a 2' straight lift. Could also easily move up to 1530 section and that...
2, 3, and 4 are possible but don't get your hopes up on #1. I wouldn't touch that with anything less than 80/20 15-series (or equivalent) extrusion.
I'd say go for it. May not be a permanent solution but could be a good start. You might have a problem with flexure but you won't know until you...
Probably should have started with that information. The TR8*8 screws won't likely work for such projects as the load can actually turn the screw...
You need to understand the difference between strength and serviceability. Strength of these materials is irrelevant as the system will be...
Many use the Dewalt DWP611. That's a 1/4" router. (1/8" and 3/16" collets are available from 3rd party vendors.) I'm not aware of any 1/2"...
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I'm all for anything that saves money but as welding is beyond my skill set and equipment availability, it never crosses my mind. As far as...
The shellac may be the problem. Sealing just one side causes non-uniform moisture absorption which induces cupping.
If DIY is not a problem, you might consider doing something in a C-Beam format except built around V-Slot linear actuators built with Nema 17 end...
You might try tightening the nut a bit more. I've had to really crank down a few to take out the slack. You may also have a bad bearing....
A constant force spring would be much cheaper. Example - Source - Another Source
Oh, I follow the principles I just think the level of precision required would be difficult for the average person to achieve especially with the...
If you're flexing about the nut block something is seriously wrong. And a more rigid threaded rod is not the solution. Start by giving the...
You might start by just switching out your short spacer blocks with a pair of @Chris Laidlaw's extended version. The extra set of wheels that was...