dougb
(Doug Boyd)
June 20, 2022, 10:43am
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After having purchased motors, stainless tube & bearing for a LR2 build that stalled, I’ve finally restarted on an LR3.
Most parts printed, contemplating getting XZ and YZ plates laser cut from aluminium.
Gantry mostly assembled - will probably remake struts when up and running. Currently just under 7mm thick - clearances are tight but no contact with core.
Have had issues printing the core - 5th time’s a charm.
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kockie-nl
(Kockie_nl)
June 20, 2022, 11:22am
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You should have used the blue filament the first time. Core in red is doomed to fail
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Looking good! I made the build so easy, your printer had to throw in some excitement.
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Baza13gb
(Barry)
June 21, 2022, 3:24am
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Hi Where did you get rod here in NZ. Cheers
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dougb
(Doug Boyd)
June 21, 2022, 4:56am
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Hi Barry,
I got it from Steel & Tube. 1 length is 6m for $67.97 + gst Stainless 304 25.4 x 1.5mm Handrail tube
6m is just right for 1.2 x 2.4 working area machine.
dougb
(Doug Boyd)
June 21, 2022, 4:59am
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But it looks so good. Now it’s starting to resemble a Smurf.
14yo son got a look at the assembled gantry and said it’s an automatic drinks dispenser. I don’t know where he gets it from.
Baza13gb
(Barry)
June 22, 2022, 9:13pm
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Thanks for that have you made LR3 if so how is it I ordered last night so will have to get printing. Barry
Baza13gb
(Barry)
June 22, 2022, 9:16pm
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Sorry just remembered the photos above, did they deliver tube as I’m trying to source in Auckland.
dougb
(Doug Boyd)
June 22, 2022, 9:32pm
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I’m still in the build stage - it’ll be a while.
I picked up the tubing from S&T Albany, but it had come from their East Tamaki branch.
Baza13gb
(Barry)
June 23, 2022, 4:17am
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Cheers East Tamaki is close to me Mt Wellington.
Baza13gb
(Barry)
June 27, 2022, 10:48pm
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Any chance of getting 2 sets and split cost. Cheers Barry
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dougb
(Doug Boyd)
June 27, 2022, 11:27pm
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Sounds like a plan. I’ve yet to forward the drawings off to the local laser cutter but will shortly. Will let you know.
Hi, another NZ’er here - Hows this build coming along?
I have just started printing mine.
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