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When they fill with chips, no more can get in, right? So what's the problem? You know I just had to add that one.
"Billy G"
"Billy G"
Man, I wish I had thought of that, would have saved some work.When they fill with chips, no more can get in, right? So what's the problem? You know I just had to add that one.
"Billy G"
That sounds like a good improvement. The front and back edges should also help keep those screwdrivers and other round tools from rolling off so easyGreat idea I am also tired of cleaning those slots,what about a raised section along the front and back of the x axis and just keeping the ends open for cleaning. It might stop the swarf from falling on the floor.
Soak the wood or ply with old machine oil before using it. Beats even sheet rubber.Be careful with your wood covers and any water based coolant. The wood can absorb small amounts of water and in contact with your table, create an environment for surface rust.
What a GREAT IDEA!!!, Time to head out to the shop and take the cover off of the table saw!After getting inspired by oxtool and jkilroy on youtube, I finally got around to making a set of plywood t-slot covers for my mill. I used a piece of 11" prefinished drawer slide plywood from a local hardwood dealer (about $8) and cut off two pieces. After that, I traced the outside of my vise and cut the ends on my band saw. Finally I made some 5/8" delrin blocks that I screwed to the bottom of the wood. I placed the outside pieces close to the end of the slot so that the covers won't rattle around when in use.
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Table before the covers
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After covers
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Bottom view of cover
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Detail of mounting block
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Fit around the vise