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| sportandmiah:
--- Quote from: crabsign69 on January 03, 2011, 01:25:08 PM ---i think u might want to consider some bracing under those machines. after a while that table will bow with that weight on there. just my 2 cents --- End quote --- Yup. Add some bracing, or place the machines above the legs. It looks strong, but it's going to need a little more support. |
| Divided he ad:
Ian, Looking at it with the machines on I'd have to agree with the others, you'll probably need a few more legs.... I have 4 sets on mine (3 deep around the tool boxes) Fixed to the walls and the floor with approx 600mm centres and I don't have too much weight on there. ( http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=395.0 If you're interested? ) You could split each section with a leg front and rear, as long as it's compressed between the bottom of the upper horizontal and the floor it will be ok....But I know you know that from reading the earlier part of this thread :thumbup: A couple of legs like the ones you already have will add lots of strength I would think? Still looks like it's going to be a stormer of a workshop :thumbup: Ralph. |
| PeeWee:
Hi All, Well i recieved some nice pagages over the last 2 days. these are from Allendale are are DRO's for the mill and lathe though i have only got one display. the idea is to mount it between the 2 machines with a couple of RS232 serial change over switches. Some of the more beady eyed will notice that i tok the advice of the forum and put in some under bench power sockets. the machines are now powered from behind the bench. another set of draws rescued from a scip at School. extreamy sturdy and holds all my bar stock. Also i have added another set of legs. all the best. |
| Divided he ad:
Sweet! I just finished fitting my DRO to my mill.... I got the 3 axis head too with a view into fitting scales to my lathe... I'm interested in seeing what you do with the switches? I'll have to create a super mounting arm for my readout though as my machines are on opposite sides of the walk way. Good luck and remember to check the plug pins for bends and orif you're me.... small flakes of swarf ::) :doh: The bench looks mighty fine too :thumbup: Ralph. |
| PeeWee:
Hi All, DRO's fitted today and up and running. Just have to remember to change the X axis diameter setting when switching between the lathe and mill. Ralph, here is a picture of the 2 switches one each for X and Ybetween the 2 machines. they have been tested and worked perfectly out of the box. dont forget the 2 additional cables required from the switches to the readout. saddle top had to be turned 180 to ensure grub screws were on the chuck side. |
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