need some help designing my new table

[thesaent14]

i am looking to built a machine with a 4x8 cutting area can some one Gide me where i can get rack and pinions for a good price and if you guys can post some links or anything the help to make or design one please it will be really appreciated


thanks

manny

[rustamd]

rack = stdsteel.com

pinion = econobelt.com

[Greolt]

Manny

For a machine that size have a look at the Mechmate

http://www.mechmate.com/

Free detailed plans, it's own forum, lots of good ideas.

Greg

[thesaent14]

guys any help to understend this is good where can i see a machine onthe works o some one building one so i can get a good idea


thanks

[Coogrrr]

when you make a 4 foot by 8 foot cutting area your table is likely needing to be 5x9 in size so take this into consideration. You always loose travel due to the way gantrys and rail systems etc get bolted together.


just my .002" worth
Coog