Something I failed to do in this video was to make clear that this table was inspired by a table designed by Lee Turnbull at DESIGN &BUILD-TDE. I’m totally new at this CNC and video thing, so please bear with me. If you go to Lee’s channel you will find more of an explanation of how the table works. I’m trying to put together another video of the parts I used for mine. Using 8020 parts was a no brainer for me as I only live 30 minutes from the place.
To all who are waiting patiently for my next video, my apologies. I’ve got some rethinking to do on the 8020 linear slides that I’m using. I need to use a longer set of slides as the weight of the table is pulling the UHMW slides a bit forward (I probably did it when I jumped up on the table). I believe if I use the longer linear motion slides it will fix the issue. And right now I’m on a monthlong trip and won’t get back to my shop until November 18th. After that I promise another video showing the parts I used. In the meantime I’m trying to learn iMovie so I can produce a decent video. Thanks for being patient. Dave
This looks like a very well thought out plan, and works quite well. Shop space is so precious for nearly all of us home craftsmen. Would like to see more projects made on the Onefinity.
@@douglassmith2055 Sorry to say that I will be away from my shop until May. Hopefully after that I'll be getting back into it. But I've got a lot to learn on the software side so it may be a while. But thanks for commenting on my table.
Thank you. I have not been in my shop nor have I been making any more videos. I had back surgery last August and it’s been a bit tough. Life happens! I hope I can get back to using the CNC soon. And maybe some more videos!
I want to say thank you to all of you who have subscribed to my channel. I promised more videos but they will not happen until probably late May 2022. I am just not properly prepared or equipped to give you quality content as of yet. Again my apologies. I am also trying to finish building a small sailing dinghy that I started many years ago and it needs to be in the water this summer. My original purpose of buying the Onefinity was so I could make airfoil shapes for the centerboard and the rudder. So far I haven’t figured out how to do that. If any of you guys know how, please drop me a note. Please bear with me as I struggle forward with my machine and my videos. Thanks again.
Keep the RU-vid thing going for sure .. I started my journey almost 3 years ago… I think my videos are terrible, but we just passed 1,000 subs and the 4,000 watch hours a few weeks back. My daughters and my wife and I run a small farm. We also do small fun projects, CNC stuff, 100 watt laser in our shop.. and other interesting stuff !! You have earned a sub from me, you need to jump in and post more content !! 👍🔥👍🔥
Sorry I’m taking so long with that. I’ve just been very busy and I’m also not very good at doing videos. Hopefully I’ll get to it next week. Thanks for your patience.
Any progress on your 80/20 design & parts list? I've now completed a 80/20 design myself but before I pull the purchasing trigger I'd like to investigate your design. I used 40 series for most everything (including a vertical clamping option) and plan to use SBR25 linear rails for the slides. I'll try to contact you via your YT channel info...
Sorry, I have been remiss in getting a follow-up video finished, what with the holidays and all. I'm not sure what the SBR25 is exactly. I don't see it in the 80/20 Catalog. I used the #6825 double flange short standard linear bearing and it really isn't designed for hanging loads, but I had them on hand. I may change them for the longer #6836 High Cycle linear bearings as the side load isn't a lot but enough to slightly move the pads on the shorter ones. The 40 Series should work well for you as I used the 15 series and its very strong. My torsion box table is made from birch plywood and only three inches deep and fairly light. I also recently upgraded to the X50 x rails and everything is very stable. My latest edition was replacing the crank handle with a 12 volt wheelchair motor. I makes stowing it vertical very easy. I'll get busy on that next video once I finish making Christmas gifts for all my family. Thanks for your questions and support.
@@cy8646 thanks for asking. I got this design from Lee Turnbull. He has a RU-vid channel called Design&Build-TDE. Hopefully you will find all of what I’ve done there. I just upped the game and used 8020 aluminum rails. A bit more expensive than the pipe, but I think it slides real nice. Good luck. I have not used my CNC machine for over a year. Health reasons and too many other hobbies!
@@daviddickmeyer5231 Thank you! I wasn't expecting a reply on a 2 year old video. I've been squinting to try get a better look at the rails. They look at lot more square in the video. There are so many different types of linear rail, in your design the winch is bearing the load, in your opinion does it matter which linear rail you use? 'SBR' linear rails are the most available near me and I always like that these have plenty countersunk screw holes for decent mounting.
@@cy8646 I don’t think that it matters which brand you use at all. I just live about twenty minutes from 8020 so I chose that one. Actually the winch doesn’t bear the load at all. It just helps the lifting. Before I installed the winch I just pushed or pulled it up and down by hand. The load is taken up by the pivot arms and the stop blocks on the rails when it is extended. Actually the linear bearings that I used aren’t intended for the side pressure that I’m calling for in this situation but they seem to be holding up just fine. Do you use SketchUp? I’ve drawn the whole thing out in SketchUp and I would be happy to send you a copy.
@@daviddickmeyer5231 I see, I just assumed because the winch it pulling something it must be holding it too. Must be a useful failsafe in case something gave way. I use fusion 360, I'm sure there's a way to import non-native files. But I'll download SketchUp to take a look if I need to.
I suppose it could theoretically, but I recently changed the x axis to the X50 rail and it’s pretty heavy. Not sure the motors would take the vertical weight.
Rick, I designed this table in SketchUp and it is close to what is actually built, but not exact. I would be happy to share them. Sorry it took so long to answer. I have been busy doing other things.