We should switch to metal spacers
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We should switch to metal spacers
I think the photo stands for itself:
Shapeoko 3XL #0006 w/ Carbide Compact Router w/0.125″ and ¼″ Carbide 3D precision collets
Re: We should switch to metal spacers
inventables has spacers for not too much money. A couple 10 packs would cover the entire machine. The only reason I haven't gotten any yet is the shipping cost to Canada is ridiculous. I miss when it was $8.95 flat rate.
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Yeah, the shipping costs are a pain --- almost as bad as the gouging at Home Depot / Lowes.
I need 4 more to complete my machine, but they'll wait until the next time I take it apart --- maybe could use 2 additional to replace the stacks of washers I'm using on the motor side, but that would require adjusting the pulley location.
I need 4 more to complete my machine, but they'll wait until the next time I take it apart --- maybe could use 2 additional to replace the stacks of washers I'm using on the motor side, but that would require adjusting the pulley location.
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Shapeoko 3XL #0006 w/ Carbide Compact Router w/0.125″ and ¼″ Carbide 3D precision collets
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I had good luck with http://www.aluminumspacers.com/ Shipping is reasonable.
I bought the following and they fit M5 screws:
Aluminum Spacer 3/8 OD x .219 ID x 1/2 Long
Aluminum Spacer 3/8 OD x .219 ID x 1/4 Long
I bought the following and they fit M5 screws:
Aluminum Spacer 3/8 OD x .219 ID x 1/2 Long
Aluminum Spacer 3/8 OD x .219 ID x 1/4 Long
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Switching to metal spacers is probably the best bang for the buck upgrade you can do.
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Shapeoko 1 # ???? Stainless plates, still in the box.
Shapeoko 2 # 3926 not stock
Shapeoko 3 # 0003
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http://ImprobableConstruct.com
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I've used aluminumspacers.com too.
Hopefully I'll put everything back together again soon and finish up the wiring.
Hopefully I'll put everything back together again soon and finish up the wiring.
Re: We should switch to metal spacers
I bought from aluminumspacers.com too. For some extra money and a minimum order quantity, they'll make any spacers you want, and the quality is excellent.
Proud owner of ShapeOko #709, eShapeOko #0, and of store.amberspyglass.co.uk
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Re: We should switch to metal spacers
what about carbon fibre spacers? I purchased these from ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321106979649 ... 1439.l2649
im doing dual x axis so need to make up longer spacers.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321106979649 ... 1439.l2649
im doing dual x axis so need to make up longer spacers.
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Yeah, I've been eyeing the carbon arrows I've been finding lost in the woods at the range where I shoot and which aren't being picked up from the shed I've been placing them in and contemplating cutting them up --- will probably start keeping a log and giving people 30 days to claim them.
Shapeoko 3XL #0006 w/ Carbide Compact Router w/0.125″ and ¼″ Carbide 3D precision collets
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well i will post back as to how i go with them!!