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  1. 12-12-2012 #12
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    I've considered using something similar to what you're suggesting on my next gantry:

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    I drew the above to test the frame using FEA to determine whether I could obtain the required stiffness from this concept, hence some bits have not been included, and vice versa.
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    Last edited by Jonathan; 13-12-2012 at 01:39 AM. Reason: grammar
    Old router build log here. New router build log here. Lathe build log here.
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