[Metalcraft]

I bought a used Torchmate 5 x 10 and in the process of reinstalling it I noticed
a piece of the rack was missing. I really don't know if this is a Torchmate 1
or 2. The rack appears to have been epoxyed to a piece of cold roller flat bar.
Is this normal? Also does anyone know if there is a standard rack provided for
these machines as I don't know how to identify the rack size or ( I think they call it pressure angle. Also since I don't really like this arrangement is there
some form of upgrade I could employ. Even a one piece rack machined so the mounting holes and rack are all one piece. I have been a steel fabricator for
years but this cnc stuff is new to me. I'm located in Charleston SC and wondered if there were any other Torchmate owners nearby. Thanks you

[CJdave]

I can't tell you what size the rack is, but you have a TM1. And the rack glued into the flat bar is how TM recommends installing the rack. I will say that the glued in rack is very reliable, I built my TM1 like this and have probably 6 or 7 years of very reliable use from it with no problems. Use green locktite to install the gear rack as per TM instructions.

[oletimer]

The size of the rack is determined by measuring the peak of the teeth from one to the other, usually in inch...