There might be a problem with side forces just using the nuts against the pipe. Think you might need to cradel the rail in some way with a fairly wide base to further prevent side forces.Originally posted by Hobbiest
Or for another idea, scribe a line down the edge of the pipe lengthwise. Drill holes every 6" or so, and tap for 1/4" NFT. Drill corosponding holes in the base of the machine, and insert a bolt. The bolt must have no shoulder. Put two hex nuts on the bolt, then thread into the pipe. Set the two ends to their height, then tighten the nuts to the pipe end, and the base end to lock in place. Go down the line and do this at every bolt, and you have a mounting system that is not only solid, but is infinately adjustable for absolutely true ways! Length is also not an issue, as the bolts run the entire length of the ways.
I like the ability to have multiple adjustment points. Just would like to be able to make lateral adjustments that didn't have to be done from the bottom.
Thanks
Hager