Just some random thoughts. Anything to keep me from documenting this design.
To make the X axis pipe supports for the large torsion box, I started by cutting a sheet to 19 ½ inches and then ripping it to make the eleven 2 ½ inch strips. This made sure that they were all exactly the same size. Then I used a jig on my router table to add the curve for the pipe. By using a pattern cutter bit (with a bearing on the bottom of the bit) I inserted a strip in the jig, routed it, flipped it over, routed it again, flipped it end for end, routed it, flipped it again and routed it. This way I was assured that cutout was in the center and all the pieces were the same.
Lurch, thanks. That was my intention.
I am now thinking about using two rods and delrin slides for the Z using a jig to drill the holes. Any thoughts or a source for these rods or smooth pipes. Maybe half inch by 12 inches?
Steve |