Can anyone think of any reason NOT to make the adjustment blocks out of steel tubing?
Fabrication shouldn't be a problem, I'm just wondering what other possible cons might be vs plastics.
Can anyone think of any reason NOT to make the adjustment blocks out of steel tubing?
Fabrication shouldn't be a problem, I'm just wondering what other possible cons might be vs plastics.
Looks like a great idea. Both the wood and plastic ones seem to fail over time. The threads just don't hold up. your design would also give you plenty of room to get a wrench on the adjustment bolts. Best of luck with your build.
Keith
The only reason I didn't go with steel was that I could cast them out of aluminum in my backyard foundry! (flame2)
Good thinking, you could also weld some nuts to the outside of the square tube for the adjustment bolts.
checkout clammy 23 adjustment blocks.http://www.cnczone.com/forums/jgro_r...tml#post302859.