I'm new to the site but not new to cnc. I'm working on my own design for a cnc router based on existing mass produced machine ideas. I have noticed that the standard slide systems ie. rails (thk,round bars etc.) are expensive and hard to modify if need be. My design for the rails should be cheaper and easy to adapt to any length for a reasonable price. This is still in the design stage but my research tells me that I can manufacture my design cheaper.
I'm planning to use a precision ground shaft machined with a flat running the entire length and a suitable square bar drilled to match.
My question is has anyone tried this idea and has it worked?
