[markdem]

Hi All,

Just fixing up my router at home and need to buy new rails and need some quick advice. My x axis has a 500mm travel. I mostly cut wood, plastic and some aluminum (small shallow cuts only). It holds about 2kg of spindle.

I already have 1 20mm rail and block and to buy another would cost me the same as getting two 15mm rail and block set. I would then have a spare 20mm rail too .

What do you think would be the better rail to use for the x axis out of 15mm or 20mm hiwin rails? Do you think the 15mm should be OK?

Thanks

[mactec54]

markdem

15mm rails will work fine, A lot of people go bigger, but it gives them no benefit, but if you already have some 20mm parts that are good & you can fit them were they have to go, I would use the 20mm rail you have, & buy just ( 1 ) rail & bearing blocks to match what you have