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Forum: 40. Z-Slide Tue 18 August 2009, 07:16
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Posted By smreish
Extended Z-slide summary

To All,
I have received a few emails lately on the performance and details on the slide extension I have modified for foam cutting.

In summary:

What is the Z-slide made of?
- W6" x 4.7#/ft...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sun 15 March 2009, 19:17
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Nicely done Art. Today I was able to rotate the...

Nicely done Art.
Today I was able to rotate the router 180 degree's and have the cord exit the rear next to the slide. Final stiffener bracket is in the works.
I have to add "one more rotation" on...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sat 14 March 2009, 07:44
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Gerald and JR. You are both correct. I have 2...

Gerald and JR.
You are both correct.
I have 2 router heads. One is the 7518 model which is single speed (for foam) and the 7519 model which I use for wood, metal, etc. So, you both are correct. ...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sat 14 March 2009, 05:32
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
...Planned, just not installed yet! That's...

...Planned, just not installed yet!
That's todays metal working challenge. For the life of me I couldn't wrap my head around that electrical cord exit, so I just said I will cut something to fit in...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Fri 13 March 2009, 19:11
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Heath, I had a problem with the hole on the...

Heath,
I had a problem with the hole on the that side of the slide.
I needed to get cutting, so I left 1 bearing off. The threads were tapped slightly not square and was causing the bearing to...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Fri 13 March 2009, 15:35
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
bbq ready to start cutting

Today's installation.
Z-slide, balancer, and cable work well. Next stop....4th axis cutting!

3980

3981
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sat 31 January 2009, 08:44
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Machine drill index pin collars the same diameter...

Machine drill index pin collars the same diameter as the bearing race. Temporary.
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sat 31 January 2009, 05:20
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
...yep. Noticed it. Not using either of them so I...

...yep. Noticed it. Not using either of them so I really didn't care. Keen eye Gerald!
Did you notice the extended "leg" on the diagonal. I had the laser cutter leave an arm on each side so the...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Fri 30 January 2009, 13:45
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Todays fun! 3538

Todays fun!
3538
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Thu 29 January 2009, 08:50
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Actually, When fabrication is complete, it will...

Actually,
When fabrication is complete, it will look very similar to Geralds post #33 in this thread.
The web and outside flange will be removed to allow for the router/spindle to be in the same...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Wed 28 January 2009, 19:35
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Usable travel is about 36". Mechanically able...

Usable travel is about 36". Mechanically able to stroke 42", but we will see what I get actually.
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Wed 28 January 2009, 12:04
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
getting closer to reality

3489

3490

Closer....maybe next week I'll be done with upgrades
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sat 27 December 2008, 07:03
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Heath. Should be this week. Trying to fit the...

Heath.
Should be this week. Trying to fit the MM upgrades in the the production schedule, Santa and other projects (okay - honey do list). :)

Banter on domestics moved here...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Mon 25 August 2008, 13:30
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
...nothing new. Still trying to push the 3" of...

...nothing new. Still trying to push the 3" of water out of my shop at the moment. I really don't like hurricane season.
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Mon 11 August 2008, 18:50
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Snapper....hmmm (old college humor for you in the...

Snapper....hmmm (old college humor for you in the cheap seats)

Matthew,
I did consider it...then forgot everything I was doing because I am do darn busy to think clearly lately. You do have one...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sun 10 August 2008, 19:14
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
That extra arc must be from when I stretch it! I...

That extra arc must be from when I stretch it! I knew there was something in the file but I couldn't find it. I even try to reset all layers to 0, and purge. Heck, the file should only be about...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Wed 06 August 2008, 17:41
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
So, Alan. I haven't modeled the spider yet. Did...

So, Alan. I haven't modeled the spider yet. Did I get it right?
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Wed 06 August 2008, 17:39
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Matthew, It's nice to see you finally paying...

Matthew,
It's nice to see you finally paying attention to us little people in florida.
I have made allowances for the z-slide. For one, I am using alum flat bar with the machined rails for the...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Tue 05 August 2008, 19:43
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
The bending schedule is identical to the regular...

The bending schedule is identical to the regular spider plate.
Nothing on that front to change. I have attached the plate with modifications as a general reference of the idea.
Sean
1849
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Tue 05 August 2008, 18:38
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
...I LOVE being the guinea pig:D

...I LOVE being the guinea pig:D
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Tue 05 August 2008, 08:41
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
I did change a few holes, added a few to match...

I did change a few holes, added a few to match the Mamba carriage and extended the open area for the gearmotor stepper clearance.
pm me if you want the cadfile i can't get the revised version...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Tue 05 August 2008, 06:31
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Chiming in will be no problem. I have already...

Chiming in will be no problem.
I have already sent the new, longer and larger spider to laser cutting.
I hope to have it back in a week or two. It's on the LOW priority list at the cutters. They...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Mon 04 August 2008, 11:24
Replies: 86
Views: 101,622
Posted By smreish
Greg, I actually have a bolt together table so...

Greg,
I actually have a bolt together table so I can remove the center of the table and cut up to 48" below the Gantry as designed. I am currently remaking my Z-slide with a few Gerald suggested...
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