Wednesday, October 9, 2013

table editing and tool tip ideas


I have managed to cut all those pesky screw holes and the redundant extrusions. Both the supports and the table itself are ready for final touch up (correct screw alignment). 

Partially constructed table
I found the way the back support of the table was built to be a mess to deal with. We could easily cut and drill the top, side, and bottom components but one thing I believe we would find trouble with is the inside layers of the block since we will deal with aluminum. 





Instead, I think that throwing out that design is our best bet. I got some inspiration from our little friend:
the Morgan 3D printer. In essence, it is the same. Two metal rods restricting the movement to the z-axis and a threaded  rod used for movement. The difference would be the rod type and we change the nut to that of the 3D Morgan so we simply... Realized, the aluminum piece can't be cut in the shape of the nut. Even then, I still believe we need to completely redesign the block from the ground up. 


Also, I want to make the tool "hangar"' closed. I want to add counter part that revolves on a hinge and locks on the side to enclose the tool securely inside the make shift box. 



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