Extruded aluminum by 80/20 on ebay really cool

[os1kne]

If I made a fence out of this, what would I use to hold a featherboard to the fence? Will it work with the t-bolts from Rockler? It doesn't look like the 1/4" bolts that work with most t-track will work with that profile. Thanks.

[Stytooner]

quote:Originally posted by os1kne

If I made a fence out of this, what would I use to hold a featherboard to the fence? Will it work with the t-bolts from Rockler? It doesn't look like the 1/4" bolts that work with most t-track will work with that profile. Thanks.

They actually sell all the attachments you may need for standard stuff. However, if Jeff gets a chance to chime in here, some stuff may be available elsewhere in the fuure.

[gary]

Lee, can you post a link to there you found the linear motion reference on cnczone. I can't find it.

Thanks

[dfstrasser]

This stuff is great. There are many manufacturers of this type of extruded aluminum. It is widely used in manufacturing facilities around the world for such things as machine bases, machine sub-assemblies, and machine guarding. It's like a grown up erector set.

I got a couple of scrap pieces from where I used to work and made a fence for my drill press table.

[rbfunk]

I wonder of they have a profile that could sub for the BT3 rails. Since they always seem to be in short supply and at a premium when you can find them. (pardon the pun) I'll have to check it out this weekend.
Bob

[MoldnMaker]

quote:Originally posted by Stytooner

MoldnMaker, you may have some issues with plain ole acrylic. There are materials that are better suited to guarding than acrylic. The main properties I see desireable in acrylic is its briliance when finished right. Its some fine looking stuff, just not very impact resistant. If you want to tackle the Shark Guard on your own using acrylic, you will not have optimal results. I can get you a dirt cheap piece of polycarbonate to use. Just let me know. I do not condone acrylic in those plans. Looks the same, works different. In other words, I advise against using acrylic for this project. The other projects sound great though and I hope you share the results....

Thanks for pointing that out about the Acrylic. I was looking at thier polycarbonate and then started looking for the right size and it didn't dawn on me that it wasn't poly. when I ordered it( or when I posted the invoice), DOOOHHH!! [:I] guess I can use it for something else. As for cheap poly. offer, SURE just shoot me an e-mail with price w/shipping and how you want to be paid. As for results I'll be sure to post some pics.

[gtokarski]

quote:Originally posted by Stytooner

Guys. fella's use this stuff all the time for CNC machines and robotics. These guys have been on my favorites list at Ebay for over a year.
All you had to do was ask.

I'll bite: who/what else is in your ebay favorites list?

[Tom Miller]

quote:Originally posted by gtokarski

quote:Originally posted by Stytooner

Guys. fella's use this stuff all the time for CNC machines and robotics. These guys have been on my favorites list at Ebay for over a year.
All you had to do was ask.

I'll bite: who/what else is in your ebay favorites list?

[Loud shuffling from everyone getting out notepads and pens, then complete silence -- all eyes on Lee]




Regards,
Tom

[Stytooner]

Ahem. Testing......testing. This thing on? I may have a couple of interesting favorites left that I have been hoarding on Ebay. We'll open the bidding at....
Oh, links are free. [:I]


http://stores.ebay.com/Discount-Machine-Shop_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm

This next link is a plastics guy. He doesn't always have stuff on there, but when he does, its good stuff and great prices.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZhman16QQssPageNameZSTRK Q3aMEFSQ3aMESOI

http://stores.ebay.com/SPEEDY-METALS-1-888-744-4140_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm

I had a nice lumber link, but now can't find it. I may have mistakenly deleted it.
Have fun.

[Imadunatic]

quote:Originally posted by RodKirby

I thought I'd just have to miss out AGAIN.

BUT - There's a distributor in OZ

I would be VERY interested to see some actually used - with pics...

simple but it works:






kevin

[RodKirby]

Thanks, Kevin.

[gtokarski]

quote:Originally posted by Stytooner

Ahem. Testing......testing. This thing on? I may have a couple of interesting favorites left that I have been hoarding on Ebay. We'll open the bidding at....
Oh, links are free. [:I]


http://stores.ebay.com/Discount-Machine-Shop_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm

This next link is a plastics guy. He doesn't always have stuff on there, but when he does, its good stuff and great prices.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZhman16QQssPageNameZSTRK Q3aMEFSQ3aMESOI

http://stores.ebay.com/SPEEDY-METALS-1-888-744-4140_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm

I had a nice lumber link, but now can't find it. I may have mistakenly deleted it.
Have fun.

EXCELLENT links! Thanks a ton!

[Stan]

Interesting reading material for the 'room of thoughts' also.

[Stytooner]

quote:Originally posted by MoldnMaker

quote:Originally posted by Stytooner

MoldnMaker, you may have some issues with plain ole acrylic. There are materials that are better suited to guarding than acrylic. The main properties I see desireable in acrylic is its briliance when finished right. Its some fine looking stuff, just not very impact resistant. If you want to tackle the Shark Guard on your own using acrylic, you will not have optimal results. I can get you a dirt cheap piece of polycarbonate to use. Just let me know. I do not condone acrylic in those plans. Looks the same, works different. In other words, I advise against using acrylic for this project. The other projects sound great though and I hope you share the results....

Thanks for pointing that out about the Acrylic. I was looking at thier polycarbonate and then started looking for the right size and it didn't dawn on me that it wasn't poly. when I ordered it( or when I posted the invoice), DOOOHHH!! [:I] guess I can use it for something else. As for cheap poly. offer, SURE just shoot me an e-mail with price w/shipping and how you want to be paid. As for results I'll be sure to post some pics.

I hadn't seen these poly prices at 80/20 before. Holy cow. Now that is dirt cheap. No way I could give that kind of price.
I suggest you take a look at this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/8020-Inc-Polycarbonate-Panel-CLEAR-220-Thick-Lot-84_W0QQitemZ7584412840QQcategoryZ31489QQtcZphotoQQ cmdZViewItem

[mikebanks]

If you made a table saw fence, with the extruded aluminum and the t-slot bearing, do you think it would stay parallel to the blade?

I think I could be done. But dont want to spend the money if it wont work.

Has anyone made jigs with this stuff? if so, can you post it with pictures?