We should switch to metal spacers

[WillAdams]

I think the photo stands for itself:

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[Enraged]

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.

[WillAdams]

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.

[jzhvymetal]

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

[Improbable Construct]

Switching to metal spacers is probably the best bang for the buck upgrade you can do.

[sea2stars]

I've used aluminumspacers.com too.

Hopefully I'll put everything back together again soon and finish up the wiring.

[cvoinescu]

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.

[ben_marrett]

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.

[WillAdams]

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.

[ben_marrett]

well i will post back as to how i go with them!!