Started building new 5 X 10 table today

[millman52]

Started on some of the smaller parts I have already created CAD drawings of. I don't have everything I need gathered up for the build but though I'd try & get a few things out of the way.

Pictured below is a bearing truck I am going to use on the X axis. Have more to go on it but at least it's a start.

The bearings I used for this are high precision double row left over from another job.

[santiago lisboa]

Hi:
I will follow your project. I will like to build one. Fisrt I will see how it goes.

ATT
chakill

[millman52]

Originally Posted by santiago lisboa Hi: I will follow your project. I will like to build one. Fisrt I will see how it goes. ATT chakill

I am making enough CAD drawings to get myself through this build without having to backtrack & do over. At least keep it to a minimum. I am also keeping a list of materials purchased.

It will by no means be a complete set of plans or parts list. But I will of course be most willing to share any plans or ideas I might have.

And as always, I'm open to suggestions.

Not much building going on right now. Mostly gathering up parts, Ebay etc. I have ordered & received a large part of the steel, tubing, etc. for my basic table frame. I'm wanting to hold off on the table itself till I have lots of the smaller components, like the piece pictured above, built. I don't want to commit enough of my floor space for the table to just sit there in my way while I machine & fit all these smaller parts together.

[millman52]

I have my stepper motor sizes calculated & a few other things. Hoping to get started on motor mounts & primary belt reductions soon. I need to get notched belts & pulleys plus some bearings in. & I'll begin construction on those

[txcowdog]

Why not build the Mechmate? The hard work is already done and there is a support forum.

[millman52]

Looked at the Mechmate, As with most other plans & kits out there there are things I like & things I dislike about them. So I decided to "roll my own".

In my case the table will most likely be used daily & will be used by more than 1 person. If I were the only one using it I could pop rivet tin together & make it last for years. If the hired help uses it It needs to be built & precision parts protected to the point you could park a truck on it & use it for a grease rack....

[txcowdog]

I understand what you mean. I used to buy the finest tools because I wanted my guys to have the best allowing them to do excellent work but they destroyed everything I ever brought into the shop. Now I buy adequate tools and they still do excellent work but I save a bundle when they tear up the tools.

[millman52]

I am using round rail 1 1/8" 1045 CRR for my "X" axis. Below is a picture of 1/4" strap iron I have drilled plug weld holes & 5-40 tapped holes for set screws to clamp the rail in.

This will allow me to rotate the round rail or replace it if wear develops where the bearings contact it.

[massajamesb]

Looks good! Keep it going and don't let the weather slow you down!

[millman52]

Managed to get one of my beams & rail fabricated up. On to the other side now.

[Weldtutor]

Originally Posted by millman52 Managed to get one of my beams & rail fabricated up.

Congratulations & thanks for the photos!

It looks as if you are off to a good start!
That beam & rail looks just like your drawing a couple posts back.

The Hobart MG in the last photo, is like one that I have fed miles of wire with.

[millman52]

Originally Posted by Weldtutor Congratulations & thanks for the photos! It looks as if you are off to a good start! That beam & rail looks just like your drawing a couple posts back. The Hobart MG in the last photo, is like one that I have fed miles of wire with.

That old rascal has the best arc of anything in my shop. In fact it may be the best MIG welding machine I have ever used. If it just wasn't so noisy LOL. I mainly use it anymore as a back up machine. I ran it for about a week & 1/2 recently. The fan motor went out in my 400A Linde (another piece of history). ESAB didn't have a replacement on the shelf. so I had to improvise. Thank goodness for Ebay.....