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    First Router Build, Is The Frame "Beefy Enough"

    Hey there, I'm currently designing my first CNC from 50x25mm, 3mm rectangular box section. My CNC bed is 1000x500 I'm wondering if my frame will be stiff enough. Here is a render of how its going to be built. All bolted with mainly M5 bolts. The legs are made from 50x50mm 2.5mm thick square box channel.

    This might sound like a silly question but will an M5 bolt fit in a 5mm Hole?


    Thanks, James

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    I forgot to mention. Im going to add a cross member to bolt the legs together on each side.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimbooboo View Post
    This might sound like a silly question but will an M5 bolt fit in a 5mm Hole?
    Yes, it will.

    You might want to look at how this machine was built.
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30751
    Gerry

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    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

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