i got some 5mm aluminium to make the strut plates but I think now that might be too heavy - i wonder how a single piece aluminium peter plate would look…
Thanks! I was considering cutting these from aluminum, so thanks for the DXFs too.
Take a closer look, the belt and idlers stick out and need a pocket. It is not just a flat plate.
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That weight should be no issue.
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I made the top plate out of wood and I printed a top and bottom plate just to see.
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Nice! Love the textured bed pattern.
For 3D prints, thoughts on hidden keyhole slot mounts so A) bolts are not visible, B) Plates are quick and tool free to remove/install?
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You mean keyhole slots on the back of the plates so you can hang them on m3 bolts sticking out of the yz plate?
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How often are you expecting to need to take them off??? I really don’t see a need to ever take them off personally
And I guess I am just a lone wolf on the screws. They don’t bother me one bit
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Yep, but bolts would be hidden.
Would have lightweight regular everyday dust guard plates, and then, some heavy stout plates for downcuts work? Then there’s the special occasion Halloween and Christmas plates too?
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Thanks for pointing that out. I’ve been playing with an idea to print a “spacer” based on the stls with the features, then cut a 3mm aluminum piece for the surface. Totally overkill, but I’m thinking that may be a cool look. (Sorta looking for reasons to develop skills at cutting aluminum.)
Frankly, at this point I need to keep focused on holiday projects, etc. So “coolness” may need to wait until next year anyway.
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Hidden hardware is fine. It is just going to add to the footprint of the build, for 99.9999% of us that does not matter.
I provided plates and files that define the things you should avoid and the outside boundary. Obviously, can modify and go from there. I like them as is, but would love to see lots and lots of customizations.
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Oh, yeah great idea and super easy.
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Is there a LR4 table coming?
Meaning?
Oh like the parametric stuff? JJ posted a remix here, Parametric Table - #156 by Jonathjon
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The parametric table was what I was thinking about!
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The onshape one Ryan linked is basically a direct copy from his Fusion table, then Ryan helped me get the front and rear offsets correct for the LR4 as they are a little different. I have not built one yet so I cant say for sure that it is correct. But I can say that the parametric part of it seems to work really well in onshape
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Yeah, nice work!
I looked at the onshape link and closed it and opened a beer instead 
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I do have plans to build one when I get home. Assuming I have time around everything else I have to get done as well lol
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Added that link to the docs instead of the one that was there.
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