Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes

Great stuff Neil - bet that felt like a big milestone reached.

Will be nice to see how it runs in its new configuration.

Chris

You and me both Clive. Will be interesting when I fire t up again tomorrow. Need to make some rubber bump stops asap to park the gantry at the bottom safely...think I have some polyurethane rod somewhere.

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Originally Posted by Washout

Great stuff Neil - bet that felt like a big milestone reached.

Will be nice to see how it runs in its new configuration.

Chris

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Cheers Chris, it's a relief and will spur me on to get it finished now.....till something else pops up.

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Originally Posted by njhussey

You and me both Clive. Will be interesting when I fire t up again tomorrow. Need to make some rubber bump stops asap to park the gantry at the bottom safely...think I have some polyurethane rod somewhere.

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How about those round rubber door stops with a hole in the middle? https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ru...HcJvCbMQsAQITg

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Originally Posted by Clive S

How about those round rubber door stops with a hole in the middle? https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ru...HcJvCbMQsAQITg

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Good idea Clive.....the stops have to be about 60mm (will measure later) and I think will have to be rectangular....more research needed I think!

Control box & VFD on the wall....

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now working on the electrics.... got the correct tool out....

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Neil Do you think you will need another bracket to bolt the frame to the wall at the top, shimmed as to not twist the frame:applouse: Hope you are only using he hammer to tap the connections into place

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Originally Posted by Clive S

Neil Do you think you will need another bracket to bolt the frame to the wall at the top, shimmed as to not twist the frame:applouse: Hope you are only using he hammer to tap the connections into place

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There are 2 additional bolts half way up bolting the frame to the wall...shimmed with custom cut bits of pipe 😁 the base is shimmed and bolted at all 4 corners so I'm hoping it's still all square....will tell when I first go to cut later today...

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Hammer was, as you suggested, to tap in the wires...who needs screwdrivers?

Quick video....

https://youtu.be/F7W9s0fFaG4

Don't seem to be able to see any chips though:thumsup: . Just thinking aloud how about a brake operated with a solenoid that operates when you lose power. It could be on a counter weight steel cable over the top (on a pulley) and then brake the cable.