. .

Threaded View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. 05-05-2021 #4
    Kitwn's Avatar
    Lives in Don, Tasmania, Australia.
    Kitwn
    Last Activity: 15-07-2024 Has been a member for 7-8 years. Has a total post count of 983. Received thanks 118 times, giving thanks to others 52 times.
    Quote Originally Posted by JeffZ View Post
    Thank you for your advice!



    Something more like this?
    Click image for larger version.  Name: s2.PNG  Views: 1103  Size: 110.1 KB  ID: 29903

    Or, if I want to keep the current gantry height:
    Click image for larger version.  Name: s3.PNG  Views: 1149  Size: 128.6 KB  ID: 29904



    Fortunately the supplier I currently have in mind offers to (roughly) cut to size for a reasonable price.
    Thats exactly the idea though I think most of the drawings you will find on the forum use the same size section for both pieces. Whether that is for simplicity or there's a sound reason to do with equal strength in both planes I don't know.

    Kit
    An optimist says the glass is half full, a pessimist says the glass is half empty, an engineer says you're using the wrong sized glass.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  2. The Following User Says Thank You to Kitwn For This Useful Post:

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. BUILD LOG: 8x4 router build. Steel base & Aluminium gantry gantry
    By D-man in forum DIY Router Build Logs
    Replies: 57
    Last Post: 13-12-2019, 10:43 AM
  2. BUILD LOG: First Build-Steel Gantry CNC - Comments on design wanted
    By olaff in forum DIY Router Build Logs
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 06-12-2015, 08:34 PM
  3. First build - Mid-scale gantry router design
    By Ellis in forum Gantry/Router Machines & Building
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 20-05-2015, 11:43 PM
  4. BUILD LOG: Vertical fixed gantry. Design & build. (Steel/epoxy)
    By Greeny in forum DIY Router Build Logs
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 19-08-2013, 08:26 PM
  5. Design help etc required with DIY CNC Router Design / Build
    By MikeyC38 in forum Gantry/Router Machines & Building
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 21-10-2011, 04:50 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules