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I have been meaning to put this up for a while now. I would like to get suggestions and help from others that have been through the same process. I have read all of the builds here as well as other sites. Hopefully I have familiarized myself enough to get this up and working without much trouble! #-o
I have been welding with my new Miller Dynasty 200 Tig. Please go easy on the weld quality; this is my first project and I am learning with every tungsten grind ><.
After wrestling with the fact that the concrete floor is no where near within 1/16" of flat... I put the table upside down up on the welding table that I made for myself previously... Finally a semi flat (we wont call it perfect, blanchard grinding is on my wishlist) surface. http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...2358076614.jpghttp://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...2359335124.jpg
After only 2-3 arguments with my loving wife... we got it squared, level, and plumb... well as close as a tape measure will tell you.
I'd love to hear opinions on the design and any helpful tips on setup... I do have a few questions that Ill post next
There are plenty more pictures on the photobucket acct... feel free to look around or ask here if you'd like to see something or clarify it...
11-09-2012, 07:24 AM
Apocalypse Fabrication
How did everyone level the rails when mounting them to the sides? I have a digital Wixey level, 4 ft, 2 ft, and bullet levels. Do I need to get a couple 5-6 ft levels to be able to span the 55"?
11-09-2012, 07:38 AM
jeepsr4ever
If your table top is flat and your table is level then level it off the table top. After you start bolting the gantry to the side plates you have a decent allowance. You will be able to hear in the motor sounds if your off on one side and this is done by jogging the machine from front to back with either the keyboard or controller. This is one way the other way is with a levelling laser or a long level. The top base is the fastest way to do it.
11-09-2012, 10:52 AM
Apocalypse Fabrication
Thanks... I dont trust laser levels... well, the cheapie I have. Seems like a good excuse to get a 6 ft and 8 ft level!
11-10-2012, 12:17 PM
Apocalypse Fabrication
Matt:
Should there be any paper instructions with the gantry kit? I thought it may be in bubble wrapped items, but I just opened everything and couldnt find any. I have looked through the forum here and I do see instructions listed around, but nothing that comes across as a coherent "start here" list?
Also, can I get a list of what should be included in the full gantry kit? I dont have a drill jig, bit, or tap? Wondering if I am missing these items or are they not included?
Next setup your software (we suggest using our settings for Mach 3 and Sheetcam) You can however find all kinds of quick tips on youtube (our videos will be up fairly soon)
Your support disk will also have valuable info on understanding your settings and if you stuck please dont hesitate to call we know these inside and out.
11-11-2012, 12:30 PM
jeepsr4ever
We also quit giving out the drill jig. The tap size is 5/16-18 and the drill size is .265 or close. It is BEST and EASIEST to use a transfer punch for centering the hole.
Here
Part # 3374A28 Mcmaster.com $2.85 21/64" transfer punch