Straight As A Rail
How To Align Linear Rails
CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 36
Straight As A Rail.
How To Align Linear Rails
CNC Router Tips Podcast looks at how to align your linear rails to make your CNC Router table more accurate. Also we hear from the winner of the VCarve Desktop Software Giveaway, discuss Makerspaces including a looked in on the Pumping Station One Makerspace in Chicago.
Q: HI Bill, My names Bryce Stoddart from Australia. My question is; Do you have any tips or tricks for aligning the rails in both directions and either side for a home-made CNC?
Aligning the linear rails is a very critical step if you intend to have repeatable accuracy. The linear rails need to be parallel with each other and also aligned horizontally along their length. Failing to properly align the rails can cause binding or produce inconsistant depth of cut.
Bill Griggs contact info:
Twitter: @BillGriggs
Website: http://cncroutertips.com
SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/36
WEBSITES MENTIONED
Websites Mentioned
CNC ROUTER BIT STARTER SET http://cncroutertips.com/bits
Resources Page http://cncroutertips.com/resources
Demo Software http://cncroutertips.com/demo
VCarve Pro http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8
Prumping Station One Makerspace https://pumpingstationone.org/
Podcast Movement http://podcastmovement.com/
MSCdirect https://www.mscdirect.com
Mcmaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/
Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/
Themakermap http://themakermap.com/
Urbana Makerspace https://makerspaceurbana.org/
Salt Makerspace http://saltmaker.org
SU Makerspace http://makerspace.syr.edu
Faro http://www.faro.com/products/metrology/faroarm-measuring-arm/overview
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