I think having the extrusion cut the exact length is the key. I ordered mine cut to the the specs but have noticed a gap between the bearing block and up rights if I keep the uprights and cross beam...
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I think having the extrusion cut the exact length is the key. I ordered mine cut to the the specs but have noticed a gap between the bearing block and up rights if I keep the uprights and cross beam...
Paul
I will try clamping this way. I have been using one clamp in the center of the upright pusing against the bearing. I will try one clam at each end. I like the inside bearing but I think if...
Drools
Do you mean to the Vertical peice of 8020? There are 3 t slots in it that the trucks could bolt to. But again.................I hate these bearings...............I think they were meant...
Drools
Im not sure what you mean. There are only 2 t slots in the peice the bearing truck rest on. There are 4 bolt holes in the truck. Two bolts go through the truck and into the the t slot...
I got a little bit more done with the gantry. I put the bearing blocks together and assembled the uprights to the cross bar.
I made some end plates at work to help keep the uprights straight.
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Im not LOL from the lack of communication. I placed my $700 order and was shorted a couple of parts. Haven't heard from in over a month!
Jason
Thanks Chuck.
Seems I don't get to play much now. Seems the kids soccer and t-ball takes all the play time. Seems I just get a little time here and there now that spring is here.
I figured out I had assembled the couplings wrong. I believe this is the correct way.
I received my $700 order from FLA about two weeks ago. I was short two thrust bearings.................less then $4 in parts. Not a huge deal. I sent Nate several emails letting him know I was...
I was able to play last night for a bit. I worked on getting some drive components together. I attached one of the rails. I used a flat piece of scrap to get the rail flush with the extrusion on...
My cncrouter.com parts and FLA power transfer parts came today!!! Hopefully I'll get back to building Friday evening.
I was able to get my rail material this week at the local scrap yard. The cost was $51 for the material and to have them cut to length. I drilled the holes using the Haas at work.
Paul,
How high is your cart? I designed an 80/20 cart in the Framexpert software that will be a total of 30" tall. With the 6" legs on the router base this puts me at 36". I mocked it up and it...
Got my Power Transfer and CNCrouterparts bundles ordered Monday!! Also get my rail material today after work!!
I was able to get my rail material at the local scrap yard that has new steel sales. The cost was $51 for material and cut to lenght. I can drill the holes my self.
I have used the 80/20 online...
I finally was able to get the base together today. I used the end connectors. These help keep everything square when tightening the bolts down. The base went together really good. I plan on...
Nothing against Fine Line Automation at all. Nate has been good enough to pass the FLA100 plans along at no charge and answer many questions. The money I save on stuff that I can do myself will go...
I finished drilling and tapping. So I guess this is what the "kit" would like. I saved about $240 for about 3 hours of labor.
This morning I was able to get the access holes drilled. I used the drill jig to make this easier. I placed the jig in the extrusion and then used a peice of scrap that was flat on the bottom to...
It was just standard shipping. The folks at Automation4less got it out quick!
I started to to tap the ends of the extrusion. I use my drill to tap. I know some of you will disagree with this but I have done it for 10 years at work with extrusion. A shot of WD40 on the tap...
These are the fasteners and bits I ordered. I ordered full box amounts. I figured it was better to have more then what is needed as I'm sure there will be add on stuff in the future. I bought a...
This is the extrusion from Automation4less.com I ordered it Monday night and it arrived Friday afternoon. It is cut to length but I will have to drill access holes and tap the ends. The...
Pictures to come soon.
Parts have arrived to start building my FLA100. I received the extrusion and fasteners today. I hope to get a few hours of play time in before the little lady gets on me for spending to much time...
I ordered the exact list on Monday. Hopping the parts arrive before the weekend. Our math does not add up. Im looking at my invoice and for the 2 peices that are 12" I paid $21.67 each. Not $14.65...
Is your portable table something you had around or did you get it for your project? That would be great to use to move it around the garage. Can't wait to get my extrusion later in the week!
The extrusion was from a supply house I use for extrusion at work. Ordered cut to length. The bill was $370. I will have to drill and tap the ends and drill access holes. Not a big deal with the...
I think you could save some money by sourcing some of the stuff yourself if your able to do some of the work. For example, the 80/20 kit from FLA is $670. I am able to get the extrusion cut to...
Sweet! The printer problem is fixed!