nater
Wed 13 October 2010, 21:26
Hi All:
I see the best way to learn is to build! I am artistic and mechanical, and now a little more confident. I have no experience in running a CNC but, hey I didn't know how to making whiskey or vodka until I got on a forum and built a reflux still. LOL
I think some of the MechMate CNC’s are the best DIY machines I’ve seen, my hats off to all that have taken up the challenge and succeeded.
The CNC I would like to build will have at least 49 x97 cutting capacity. I have one question before I spend money on the table. I have access to some Pallet Racking that has never been set up (Rails are probably as true as 2 x 4 steal). The width is 42 inches (now).
In your opinion: do you think that cutting the pallet rack, expanding the width, then using the rails will work for a good table? It seems almost perfect, because the spoil board could fit in the lip provided, I could also add bottom rails and wood to help keep it square. I know the rails are raited for over 5000 lbs, not including the price is free.
Your Thoughts?:)
I see the best way to learn is to build! I am artistic and mechanical, and now a little more confident. I have no experience in running a CNC but, hey I didn't know how to making whiskey or vodka until I got on a forum and built a reflux still. LOL
I think some of the MechMate CNC’s are the best DIY machines I’ve seen, my hats off to all that have taken up the challenge and succeeded.
The CNC I would like to build will have at least 49 x97 cutting capacity. I have one question before I spend money on the table. I have access to some Pallet Racking that has never been set up (Rails are probably as true as 2 x 4 steal). The width is 42 inches (now).
In your opinion: do you think that cutting the pallet rack, expanding the width, then using the rails will work for a good table? It seems almost perfect, because the spoil board could fit in the lip provided, I could also add bottom rails and wood to help keep it square. I know the rails are raited for over 5000 lbs, not including the price is free.
Your Thoughts?:)