[Buzz9075]

Pipes, just checked the drawings for the pipe support locations for the X and Y axis. They are two different pipes. I was under the impression from previous readings that the pipes where gas lines which are standard and they don't fluctuate this much(i understand the tolerance but the set back are completely different sizes). Can someone advise what pipes I am suppose to be using.

Thanks

[ccsparky]

Pipes, just checked the drawings for the pipe support locations for the X and Y axis. They are two different pipes. I was under the impression from previous readings that the pipes where gas lines which are standard and they don't fluctuate this much(i understand the tolerance but the set back are completely different sizes). Can someone advise what pipes I am suppose to be using.

Thanks

Buzz,

The Y-Axis uses 3/4" gas pipe and the X-Axis uses 1" gas pipe and that is what I used on my machine.

[ccsparky]

Buzz,

You will be using 36" and 60" pipes with the threads on both ends, the openings in the third and forth pictures have a bit smaller diameter to accept the threaded ends and they will be a snug fit

[Weldtutor]

The Y-Axis uses 3/4" gas pipe and the X-Axis uses 1" gas pipe

The above quoted answer is correct.

Pipe size specifications can be very confusing & the term "gas pipe" is jargon.

They are stated as "nominal" (approx.) inside diameter.

You are concerned with the outside diameter which is always constant even though the wall thickness or "schedule" can vary.

3/4" pipe has an O.D. of 1.05"

1" pipe is 1.32" O.D.

[ccsparky]

I got my pipes from Home Depot and both of the HD near me carry pre cut and threaded 36" and 60" pipes. I used black pipe because they are normally smoother than galvanized as suggested to me by Joe. It was nice having a selection because I was able to pick through them and find some pretty good pipes. Several had teeth marks from the pipe machine so be careful when selecting or having them cut and threaded by them for you.

[joecnc2006]

Don't forget to sand them down it does make a difference in the running and cuts of the machine.

[joecnc2006]

Pipes, just checked the drawings for the pipe support locations for the X and Y axis. They are two different pipes. I was under the impression from previous readings that the pipes where gas lines which are standard and they don't fluctuate this much(i understand the tolerance but the set back are completely different sizes). Can someone advise what pipes I am suppose to be using.

Thanks

The X-Axis is 1" Gas pipes and the Y-Axis is 3/4" Gas pipes.
60" and 36" respectively. Don't forget to check length not to exceed the distances, sometimes gas pipes are a little long and need to be trimmed.

Joe