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    While not everyone likes them, I'm a big fan of t-track for clamping. Lot's of versatility and substantial holding power. Orange Aluminum sells 8' lengths for $17.08 and provides free shipping on orders over $100. I found 4" OC to be the perfect spacing. I use hard Maple for my clamp elements. Way cheaper than commercial products and works as well or better.

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    Default Re: CRP4896 Standard to Linear Rail Conversion

    I have had t-track in the past, it was always getting full of dust, so every time I tried to use it had to clean it all out. These are just straight up thru holes with 1/4-20 threads in them. never get packed.



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    Quote Originally Posted by nlancaster View Post
    I have had t-track in the past, it was always getting full of dust, so every time I tried to use it had to clean it all out. These are just straight up thru holes with 1/4-20 threads in them. never get packed.
    Interesting. I have never had an issue with dust collecting in the tracks. I'm guessing I may have a more efficient dust collection setup.


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    Two issues, one I didn't have very good dust collection. Another issue, the builder of my first CNC machine, a JoesCNC 2006, put the track in with sheet metal screws, so I ended up pulling them out of the wood.



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    Quote Originally Posted by nlancaster View Post
    Two issues, one I didn't have very good dust collection. Another issue, the builder of my first CNC machine, a JoesCNC 2006, put the track in with sheet metal screws, so I ended up pulling them out of the wood.

    If you ever to give t-tracks another shot, try using machine screws, washers and nuts to fix them. You'll never pull them loose. Also, check my build thread on the subject. The way I did it, you don't need screws of any sort. I used them anyway, but I didn't need to.

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    Installed spoilboard and spend more time tramming machine. Trammed Z-axis Vertical to the best of my ability and trammed spindle to within .001 over a 12inch span in X and Y axis.

    Surfaced spoilboard and first project cuts will be Sunday, I will try and take some video.



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    Machine is working great, best edge cut quality I have ever had on acrylic, smooth to the touch!





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    Default Re: CRP4896 Standard to Linear Rail Conversion

    Diamond drag sign also worked great, had to use exact stop mode to get the engraving to have sharp corners.





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    Quote Originally Posted by nlancaster View Post
    Diamond drag sign also worked great, had to use exact stop mode to get the engraving to have sharp corners.

    Nice sign!

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    Default Re: CRP4896 Standard to Linear Rail Conversion

    Thanks!

    I will say, the BLH rails seem to have been a good bet. Very smooth and stiff.



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    Default Re: CRP4896 Standard to Linear Rail Conversion

    Quote Originally Posted by nlancaster View Post
    Thanks!

    I will say, the BLH rails seem to have been a good bet. Very smooth and stiff.

    Glad you like them. You mention "stiff." What's the preload? I've never seen a Chinese that was other than light, but then, I haven't spent a lot of time comparing them. My Taiwanese are medium preload.

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    Default Re: CRP4896 Standard to Linear Rail Conversion

    These are medium preload, which I understand is the preffered preload.

    The stiffness I am refering too is basically no play in the system, I am already getting better cut quality then I ever did before.



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    Default Re: CRP4896 Standard to Linear Rail Conversion

    Quote Originally Posted by nlancaster View Post
    These are medium preload, which I understand is the preffered preload.

    The stiffness I am refering too is basically no play in the system, I am already getting better cut quality then I ever did before.


    Yes, I believe medium preload is preferred. I'm happy I chose medium.

    My first machine also used the skate bearings. World of difference moving up to linear rails.

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    Money making work for an online acquaintance.

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    Looks great!!


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    Default Re: CRP4896 Standard to Linear Rail Conversion

    Hi Nick, who did you use for the anodizing?

    Thanks!



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    Default Re: CRP4896 Standard to Linear Rail Conversion

    Hi, I was wondering who you used for the anodizing? Thank you!



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    Default Re: CRP4896 Standard to Linear Rail Conversion

    Quote Originally Posted by Techson View Post
    Hi, I was wondering who you used for the anodizing? Thank you!

    I didn't have my parts anodized. I used 6061 t6 aluminum. Since I have the CNC in a temperature controlled spaced (heat and AC) I haven't had any adverse effects from not anodizing.

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