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  1. 08-14-2010, 10:28 PM #1
    baithog
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    Can this rail take it for Z

    I have some THK RSR 12 ZM rails and trucks. Can I use these on the Z-axis to hang a Porter-Cable router on? I have 6 trucks, so I could put 3 on each side?

    Larry
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  2. 08-14-2010, 11:39 PM #2
    ger21
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    They can probably handle 500 lbs or more. The real question is can what you mount them to handle it.
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