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Brass_Machine:
This is the dust cyclone I printed:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2104717
And the dust shoe
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2802301
Had to design and print some hose adapters for it. But, it works fantastic.
mattinker:
Hi,
J Phil Thien cyclone is an easier shape to build than the conical design, it is potentially more compact and is a proven design!
http://www.jpthien.com/cy.htm
https://woodgears.ca/dust_collector/separator.html
https://makezine.com/projects/cyclone-dust-collector/
Cheers, Matthew
Brass_Machine:
--- Quote from: mattinker on August 23, 2020, 05:36:26 PM ---Hi,
J Phil Thien cyclone is an easier shape to build than the conical design, it is potentially more compact and is a proven design!
http://www.jpthien.com/cy.htm
Cheers, Matthew
--- End quote ---
Will have to look at that when & if the one I printed breaks. Thanks!
Brass_Machine:
--- Quote from: efrench on August 22, 2020, 02:42:09 AM ---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:
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I had a good look at my bearing blocks. The look a bit different from yours... Mine are sealed.
Brass_Machine:
I was able to get into the workshop last night for a little awhile.
I was able to do some pre-assembly and test fitting. I lost a little on the X axis due to the gantry plates sticking further outboard the the stock roller plates. Ended up trimming about 2" from the bottom rails.
I got the X Axis mostly assembled. Thing weighs a ton without the Z Axis. Beginning to wonder if the puny stepper motors will be able to handle it or if I am going to need to order some stronger ones
I got to the point of test fitting the built X Axis before I called it a night.
Tomorrow I hope to get the screws in for the Y & X Axis. Have to take the gantry plates off and mount the anti-backlash nuts...
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