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24th May 2020, 10:43 PM #16
That looks like a similar set up to the take one too. Do you have plans for dust collection too?
I’m definitely keen to follow the progress of the build. Thanks mate.
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24th May 2020, 10:51 PM #17Senior Member
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29th May 2020, 07:48 PM #18Senior Member
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Wheels landed at Sydney International a few hours ago according to the tracking - so hopefully I will receive them early to mid-next week.
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30th May 2020, 06:58 AM #19
That’s good. I’m keen to see the results. Where are you based?
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30th May 2020, 02:34 PM #20Senior Member
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30th May 2020, 05:57 PM #22GOLD MEMBER
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Get some biggish steel angle for rigidity and mount it upside down, wheels on each 45 degree face and no dust problems.
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31st May 2020, 09:50 AM #23
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31st May 2020, 01:09 PM #24Senior Member
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Sounds like there might be a market for a slab flattening service!
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31st May 2020, 10:17 PM #25
It isn't. Many a newby flattening a slab ends up with a veneer. Knowing where to take a cut, flip, take another, flip, etc until it's flat is an art. I remember watching Jeff and saying shouldn't you wedge it there, and then he saying, but then you'll take more off here when you turn it over. He was right as usual, done it the way I suggested would have given me a 20mm less slab, you just can't beat experience.
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5th June 2020, 10:47 PM #26Senior Member
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Wheels arrived today, another step closer...
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7th June 2020, 09:52 AM #27
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18th June 2020, 11:32 AM #28Créateur de sciure
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Years ago I made a router sled using the aluminium rails and other bits and pieces I salvaged from an old M3 Triton workcentre and router table. I put the slab on a bench and clamp the sled over it.
I have used it to flatten a few small slabs and it works OK except sawdust can build up in the rails (which is easily cleared with a vacuum cleaner). However, the length of the rails limits the size of the slabs it can be used on to approx. 600mm long and wide.
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19th June 2020, 08:15 AM #29GOLD MEMBER
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Watching with interest!
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19th June 2020, 11:52 AM #30
Been playing with designs again. I wanted sliding bearings on a SHS on its side but then requires the edges to be welded. I don't have the gear to weld aluminium plus I couldn't get the sizes I wanted in Aluminium. I've only got a little MIG so stuck to steel 5mm or less, others may have access to better welders, so could modify this design to suit. It restricts the assemblies from movements in all directions, for small slabs not really an issue, but larger slabs from hybrid materials the router bits love to ride up and over.
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I also scored a 6 replaceable TCT cutter, from Andrey Taylor 0415 242 465
slab leveling bit.jpgNeil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new