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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    i plan on cleaning up this thread afterwards (V2)
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jul 4, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    I am putting together an order to start connecting everything. [ATTACH] I would like to try pivoting the base axis to give change in the z axis....
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jul 4, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    saw that today after I figured it out. My other point is that it works better when both shims are minis not the bigger ones shown. Try it and u...
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jul 4, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    Found another problem/ solution. It is not spelled out anywhere, but A mini /precision shim (10mm OD * 5mm Bore * 1mm thickness) needs to be put...
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jul 4, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    Continuing with this build. It seems like there is some wobble in the design. Would it be better to add a thin nut to tighten the screw to the...
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jul 1, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Large Manual 3d Printer

    Build Author: Tom Kelly, Jul 1, 2015
    Build: Make an x y table with v slot. Use a long piece for the x dimension. Put a tracer on the left end and a 3d pen on the right end. Put a lab...
  7. Tom Kelly
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    Thanks
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jun 26, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  8. Tom Kelly
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    The Big Thread O' Linear Motion

    Beginner question: how about a used chainsaw? No prob. With swarf, the chain is dimensionally stable, speed obviously... Or bicycle or motor cycle
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: Concepts and Ideas
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    I am trying to avoid using a drill press or milling machine so that any artist can make this. Maybe I will break down and $$$ later. Does open...
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    Last idea is use the black corner connectors and some wider v slot...
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    Thanks Rick. What do u think of 2 mini plates back to back? Small system because no great sideways forces involved. I would put one plate...
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    Perpendicular plate idea:[ATTACH]
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    I can see how the y axis would work with eccentric spacers on the left. I don't see how the x axis would work because there are no holes for the...
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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    Simple x y system thread. Please help with build.

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Tom Kelly, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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