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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] my crude US$170 CNC rig

From: David McNab <david@...>
Date: 2005-06-28

James Newton wrote:
> David, I just wanted to say that in any group there is a lot of talk
> about how to do thing "right" or "best" and sometimes it is nice to
> see how to do something "just so it works"

Ack on that!

> Congrats on getting the thing up and running.

Thanks!

> One question: What are the trays rolling or sliding on?

Refer earlier post titled "CNC mill X-Y tracks". Aluminium angle riding
on aluminium angle, temporarily lubricated by WD40 (CRC).

I'm told in no uncertain terms that this is very not ideal, so when I
get the milling software working I'll rework the bottom tracks and add
strips of cutting-board plastic (thanks for earlier suggestions to look
in a $2 shop).

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Cheers
David