Vee bearings for linear slides

[CarveOne]

Originally Posted by dertsap the excuse isn't as much of a problem as finding the space to add another one , I have more fun building and upgrading then actually cutting , I'll do a few days of cutting then tear into it to do mods and add-ons , I've got about 20 hrs left to complete the last of the upgrades then there will be no more tweaks until i brainstorm how I'm going to go about adding a fifth axis toys , gotta love em !

Same here. I love the building of them, not so much the software learning part of it.


CarveOne

[jharvey407]

Originally Posted by eigstein the problem is not the bearings . its finding a suitable track to run them on. it seems there is no cold rolled steel angle to match up, there is a metric cold rolled that would probably do it, but it is very pricey. to grind your own may not be a good option for many. the quality of the hot rolled can be all over the place. sincerely, rjs

I am using the integrated v-rail from Pacific Bearing. It is easy to use and glides like butter.

Linear Guides Integrated in Aluminum Extrusion Rail Systems, SIMO, Linear V Races, IVT

I built my router out of 8020, Pacific Bearing V-rails and CNC router parts drive system. I can cut plywood, MDF, plastic and aluminum.