When building the Y axis, how can I help to insure that the rails will share the load, rather than one rail carrying the load while the other just loafs along?
John
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09-21-2008, 04:54 AM #1
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Y axis rails sharing the load?
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09-21-2008, 05:57 AM #2
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place them horizontally?
That's what I did. The key consideration is the required Z axis clearance however if you build a longer x axis and have the y rails slightly further apart, then z axis clearance needs can be designed in.
I believe horizontal Y axis is better than vertical but many would disagree.
Am away for 2 wks so can't respond.
AndyDrat, imperfection has finally stopped working!!
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09-25-2008, 03:59 AM #3
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Andy, your right. But most DIY router tables have vertical rails, as does mine. I can see where anything less than perfect alignment will cause the Z to be carried by one rail. I guess this isn't a problem as long as the 1 rail is strong enough to support the load.
John
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