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  1. #1
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    RFQ: Building CNC Plasma table and Machinist Died!! Need Help!

    I have an unusual story..

    I bought a custom Y and Z axis off of ebay from a gentleman named
    Robert Underwood from TX. He made me the Z and the Y axis... but unfortunatly
    the Y axis was slightly misaligned due to the machining one of the end pieces
    supporting the rods that the carry the Z axis causing it to bind as it neared
    the end of the travel.

    He said he would take care of it and mail me a new set of end plates
    but he died in Las Vegas the following weekend according to his obitutary.

    What I am looking for is someone who can create me a new end plate
    out of 1/2" aluminum. The plate is about 4"x 8". I am not looking for Charity.. just someone who is willing to mill a one off part for a reasonable price so I can get my CNC plasma table up and running.

    I am really screwed currently...
    Anyone interested in helping out?

    I'd be happy to put up some pictures of thr parts tonight if that helps
    further.

    Please email me at [email protected]
    if you can help out.

    Thanks,
    Mike

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
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    Send me what you have so I can take a look. if I can help I will...

  3. #3
    Mike, what about drilling the holes out larger to get some more play?

    Bolt the good end, with the Z carriage next to it, then roll the Z carriage to the other end, and tighten the bolts

    Or am I missing something?

    -Jeff

  4. #4
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    Thanks for the interest

    Thankyou for the interest all.. I have found a machinist
    to recreate all 3 parts.

    Thanks,
    Mike

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