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  1. 01-14-2010, 04:44 AM #1
    money1
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    6x6 cnc router

    can anybody tell me what size acme or threaded rod can be used to build a six by six cnc router
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  2. 01-14-2010, 11:48 PM #2
    Jason Marsha
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    If you want your cut area to be 6 feet then you will need an 8 foot acme rod.

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  3. 01-15-2010, 01:11 AM #3
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    what size acme rod
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  4. 01-15-2010, 01:12 AM #4
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    6x6

    what size acme rod
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  5. 01-15-2010, 01:21 AM #5
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    You'd be much better off with rack and pinion.
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  6. 01-16-2010, 12:26 AM #6
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    im doing research on rack and pinion in diy cnc forum trying find prices and sizes to use
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  7. 01-16-2010, 06:14 AM #7
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    http://www.cncrouterparts.com/produc...products_id=50
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