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  1. 09-06-2009 #1
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    But I do think it important to stabilize the gantry as any yaw will not be acceptable.
    What about a cable (or two) wrapped around pulleys (like a drawing board) ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillTodd View Post
    What about a cable (or two) wrapped around pulleys (like a drawing board) ?
    Apparently works incredibly well too!

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    Any pics of that? Will do some sketches of my thoughts later, gotta 3 year old with tonsillitis to sort out today..!
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