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[DougJoseph (Doug Joseph (design8studio))]

@pman92

Is there any way of knowing how wide the machine footprint is on each side of the spoilboard without building it and measuring first?

On this calculator page, there is a link to this graphic: https://docs.v1engineering.com/img/lr3/LR3%20Dims.jpg

I dropped that image into a 3D model of my LR2 table, and used it to make some calculations on converting my LR2 table to an LR3 table, while still being able to fully address 4’x8’ sheets, finally realizing that I needed to widen by 1" or so (I used 25mm) my proposed LR3 gantry over what is shown in the image, and also realizing that it would require me to “fly” my belts out away from the table, using custom designed tensioner “wings” attached to my super struts. My LR2 table design and later LR3 mods are detailed on these pages:

Doug Joseph (Design8Studio) Full-Sheet LowRider 2 "Build on a Budget"

My location: USA, State of West Virginia, City of Clarksburg area. My full-sheet LowRider 2 is now up and running (cutting is happening as I post this). In this thread I will seek to detail both the LowRider 2 and my table build — with “budget” torsion boxes made from OBS, if you can believe it. I was trying to source materials during the period when plywood was rare and prices had skyrocketed. The sheet size and thickness I wanted could not be found locally, at all. I will provide both pics,…

On upgrade path: LR2 -> LR3, Clarksburg, WV, USA

I’ve got 3 different shades of red PLA running on four distinct printers! My LR3 upgrade journey has begun. I don’t even know if I have all the hardware yet… I’ll cross that bridge soon, but in the meantime, the printing has begun, and with 7 printers in the house (not counting an 8th one that’s not yet been taken out of the original box), I will make short work of the printed parts portion (although one of my printers is currently on loan to our church’s K-12 school). Here are some early pics: …

Also, I made a video showing how I used SketchUp to combine the 2D image and my 3D model:

Tips to use SketchUp (free) to plan real world projects such as LowRider 3 MPCNC!

Also…
My custom designed tensioner wings are available on Printables here:

LowRider 3 CNC - table extenders to use LR2 table (with metal struts) with LR3 - endstop/tensioner supports