Superstruts in europe

[v3juggler]

Hi,

I plan to build a table for LowRider v3 using metal superstruts as side rails.

Does this matter if the strut is perforated and how? Right now I can only find ones perforated on all 3 sides. Will they work?

What thickness of those should I aim for? 2mm is enough?

Also, they are a bit smaller then US ones (40 mm) will they be ok?

Thanks!

[Bigchepin (Gato)]

I know @DougJoseph has done a concept like this so he may be able to answer a few of your questions.

NEW IDEA — for LR3's with superstrut — long belt (usually Y) housed *inside* the strut

Whenever I have ideas, I tend to want to create a fully functioning instance on my own before revealing it to the community here. However, this time I think the idea is not only potentially quite beneficial to those with their LR3 riding on superstrut, but also potentially stands to benefit from input/collaboration. Here’s my idea: Instead of having my LR3’s long belt (usually Y, although I have my axes swapped) riding up above the table, I could design and install both a quick-release belt ten…

[DougJoseph (Doug Joseph (design8studio))]

Before me, various makers built LowRiders using metal struts sold in a couple of brand names, Unistrut and SuperStrut. They have screw holes / slots on one side, smooth and flat on the others (and open of course on the side opposite the screw holes). The motivation seems to have been that it’s a flat, smooth, straight surface long enough for a full-size LowRider made for full-sheet cuts.

My idea was hiding the belt(s) inside the C-shaped struts.

Since a LowRider needs a flat surface to roll on, it seems problematic to have holes on all three sides. But if the holes don’t cover the whole side, you could perhaps target the build so as to make the wheels roll on the smooth part.

[Dreyfus]

Niedax is a European brand, sold in Leroy Merlin- same stuff

[v3juggler]

uh, Leroy Merlin here does not offer Niedax but I think I have found something suitable.

How exactly it’s being used? I know Doug has modded it to have belt inside, so does that mean LR is riding on the top of it - not inside of it?

[Tokoloshe (Philipp)]

I‘d really just build a „normal“ table if you are not sure why you are building it. The build is more complicated and does not necessarily offer an advantage.

[Dreyfus]

Good advice. Build stock and add mods IF and when you need them.

[v3juggler]

One of the reasons I decided to go with metal rail is simply the price. If I use metal struts I will not have to buy 2 sheets of plywood. And good plywood is expensive…

For now I will build temporary table (c24 pine + mdf) and then use it to cut @DougJoseph design torsion box. I still have problems with importing dxf/svg files into FreeCAD, so this will take me some time anyway.

I have found Niedax after all, but will have to wait few weeks for delivery. Thanks @Dreyfus