freik
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"What did you buy the new CNC Router for?" "To make stuff for my CNC Router!"
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Location: Bellevue, WA
Machine: Power Route
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Post by freik on Apr 25, 2019 4:42:59 GMT
I noticed that my anti-racking cables are fraying, and have also loosened quite a bit. I think I know why (I believe they wound up being twisted when I tightened them down), but I need some replacements. The idea of those things breaking while I'm in the middle of a run seems worse than breaking a guitar string while playing. What gauge of stranded wire should I be looking for?
-Kev
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Post by Derek the Admin on Apr 25, 2019 20:44:07 GMT
It's 1/16" braided cable. It is readily available at the big box hardware stores.
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jms
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Post by jms on Jan 17, 2021 14:23:25 GMT
I have been going thru these, I even used 3/32 cable and still they fray and snap. Can't figure out why, I don't have them super tight either.
Joe
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petek
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Posts: 72
Machine: Power Route
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Post by petek on Jan 22, 2021 1:20:11 GMT
I have been going thru these, I even used 3/32 cable and still they fray and snap. Can't figure out why, I don't have them super tight either. Joe Where are they freying? Got a picture? I designed a 3/16” diameter cable setup - new Pulleys, pulley mounts, etc. Pm me if your interested. Increases cross sectional area by 6X over original. |
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jms
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Post by jms on Jan 24, 2021 21:18:48 GMT
They snap all different places, I think diameter of wheel is too small and too severe a bend for the cables. quick and easy to replace and I keep spares now, but just hoping it doesn't mess up a job. So far I really notice no difference in the machining when it snaps. Finally got around to making my corner touch plate and writing the gcode routines for probing in bcnc.
Joe
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