Small updates - I’m gonna need to remove both sides to troubleshoot an issue where I have a longer Y side distance-wise discussed here: Y axis - both are different lengths - how? - #7 by lowriderbuildth
I figure if I’m going to take it all apart to that level, I might as well get the strut plates done at the same time, saves me doing it all again. (I’ll get them cut out of 4mm alu - any potential downsides?)
I used the handy strut generator in the docs with 1389 length and 11.5 wing size for a full sheet built with 29.5 EMT, 7 braces.
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1/8” Makita Collet
Another thing I wish I knew when starting out is that the Makita router has a 1/4” collet and not 1/8”. If you’re not US based it’s $50-80 after shipping just for the 1/8” collet since from what I can see they’re not widely made, only by specialist toolmakers or shops in the US since there’s no official Makita version for the 700 series routers. UK does have some though, not sure about EU. In the UK it’s 25+ quid for one still.. pricey little things.
It might be worth factoring this into your router decision if Makita and Dewalt or another brand are a similar price as I think Dewalt comes with 1/8”?
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Got some random ads for linear rail bellows (to protect from dust and such). Could these be a thing for the LR?
