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efrench:
One problem I've run into with MGN linear guides is the carriages are not sealed. This doesn't matter on a 3d printer, but it's the pits on a router :hammer: Fortunately, they are easy to disassemble and clean. I'm currently experimenting with using felt furniture pads which have an adhesive back to cover the open bottoms as well as adding 3d printed covers. So far it's been working well.
p.s. A bag of 1000 ball bearings is cheap insurance :clap:
Brass_Machine:
--- Quote from: efrench on August 22, 2020, 02:42:09 AM ---...
I'm currently experimenting with using felt furniture pads which have an adhesive back to cover the open bottoms as well as adding 3d printed covers. So far it's been working well.
p.s. A bag of 1000 ball bearings is cheap insurance :clap:
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Tell me more? Got pictures etc?
efrench:
Breaking down the rose engine to show the felt wipers on the linear slides is not an easy task :(
Here's the bottom of an MGN carriage:
And a couple of shots showing the 3d printed covers:
awemawson:
Looks as though a vacuum extractor cup round the router head would be a good investment!
Brass_Machine:
Andrew,
I learned quickly that a dust boot was needed. First time I cut a wood sign, my whole shop got covered in layers of sawdust.
I ended up 3D printing one and a cyclone bit that attaches to a 5 gallon bucket to swirl the dust down and keep it out of the shopvac filter. Works well too...
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