Extruded aluminum by 80/20 on ebay really cool

[MoldnMaker]

If any one is planning on making there own fences or jigs you just got to check this out I was looking on ebay for t-nuts (long shot I know, but had to try) Anyway this seller has extruded aluminum profiles,connecting hardware, angled aluminum, lexan, aluminum plates
and a lot of other little bits and pieces that just get you wondering 'What could I build with that?' I've got a page full of stuff on my watch list. I'm already thinking extended miter fence, home made shard guard, outfeed table, mounts for that CM router fence ..... Here is the link. Enjoy.


http://stores.ebay.com/8020-Inc-Gara...Z2QQpZ15QQtZkm

[jdschulteis]

Thanks for the tip, added them to my favorite sellers.

Now if I can just resist the temptation to buy a bunch of stuff
that I don't really need right now, just to have it around . . .

[Scottydont]

You have publisized one of my secrets! I love 80/20! Adult tinker-toys!

[Imadunatic]

I built an extended miter fence out of some of their stuff. Works great but it did take some tinkering to get the clamp to work right.

Kevin

[os1kne]

Thank you!!

[91FE]

Oh ****... what have you gone and done? The LOML thanks you for the heads-up.

[hastingr]

Hey, This stuff looks neato.

Looks like Jigs and Fences and all kinds of things to be made with this stuff.

What have you used it for?

[MoldnMaker]

Made my first order today. Here is the invoice, BTW they are good on the whole combining shipping thing.

Item Title--------------------------------------------- Qty.---- Price
8020 T Slot Aluminum Extrusion 10 Series 1010 x 24,,,,,,,,, 2,,,, US $4.00
8020 Aluminum 3 x 3 x .25 x 2" Long Angle Stock #8235,,,,2,,,, US $0.89
8020 T Slot Hardware 10 Series T Nuts 3382 (24pcs),,,,,,,1,,,,, US $4.80
8020 Inc Acrylic Panel CLEAR 18 x 12 x .177 #2602,,,,,,,,,1,,,,, US $3.00
8020 T Slot Aluminum Extrusion 10 Series 1020 x 18 HT,,,,2,,,,, US $3.50

Subtotal: US $24.58
Shipping and handling via UPS Ground: US $14.00
Total: US $38.58


PROJECT 1 : I got the two 24" profiles to make
a short portable outfeed table that attaches to the rear rail and uses the 2 pieces of angle stock to mount wood 1x2 legs with adjustable feet. Since it will be attached with t-nuts I can move it from side to side depending on whether I'm using the smt, rip cuting or for the router. Since the top of outfeed profiles have t-slots I'll mount a pieces of MDF or Ply to it for the top and it will also be adjustable and still have possiblity of other jigs mounted to it. ( rethink, will need to get 2 more short pieces to make this work since the rails are lower than the table, oops)

PROJECT 2 : I got the two 18" profiles to make a jig to mount my CM router fence. These profiles are the 2x1 type that have two t-slots on 2 sides and 1 on the other 2. I figure I should be able to connect these 90 degrees to the fence standing up and use the bottom t-slot on them to mount them to a small table connected to rails and use a couple nobs under them to tighten and loosen the t-nuts to adjust the fence.

Project 3 : The Clear Acrylic Panel. Home made Shark Guard per instruction on LeeWay Workshop site.

So, 3 projects less some hardware and glue for $38.58 I'd say Not Bad, Not Bad at all.

[os1kne]

Good deal! Do you know what size nuts/bolts fit in the t-slots? They look like you may need to use something different than what is used on most t-track.

[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...

[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.
My next CNC machine will be made using this stuff.
Here are some link to some stuff.



http://www.cnczone.com/gallery/data/...appenmotor.JPG

http://www.cnczone.com/gallery/data/...tocncframe.jpg

http://www.8020.net/Solution-5.asp

[MBG]

That site is neat. I spent 30 min. just paging through the stuff.

I'm planning on building a router station soon. I already have the top( 33 x 24 ). Maybe there is something at 8020 to make a router fence?

These extrusions are all new to me. Any ideas what sections to use?

[gary]

Hmmm. maybe parts for a home built multirouter. I saw what looked like UMHV slides shown in the linear motion section. Are they in sold by 80/20?

[jnesmith]

quote:Originally posted by RodKirby

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

BUT - There's a distributor in OZ

Ha! As I was reading through this thread, I thought: "Rod needs to get his hands on some this stuff"

[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.
Gary, the linear motion slides are very minimal. They can do woodworking stuff, but not very accurate for CNC stuff. They may make perfect slide, adjustable components for a woodworking jig.
I have this info from CNC Zone.
MBG, its fairly easy to figure what size these will be. They are generally half as thick as they are wide. They sell these in both english and metric, so read what you are getting. They have fixtures that will do dang near anything.
I personally think this is machineries future. At least if we expect to keep having machines built in the US or our garage. Neat stuff. [8D]