Upgrading the Proxxon Thermocut
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- I decided that I wanted to improve my Proxxon Thermocut to have a better fence than it comes with stock. After doing some research online I was inspired after looking at the potential of Extruded Aluminum. A quick purchase and a longer wait on shipping later I had the supplies from 8020.net and McMaster-Carr. Today I will be going over how I upgraded my Proxxon, the parts that I used, and suggestions for the future. Let me know if you have any questions!
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Parts List
5:13 How T-Channel Works
6:57 Rail Placement
14:16 Installing the Fence
20:32 Possible Future Improvements
Parts List:
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From 8020.net
2x 12" 10 Series 1" x 1" Tri-Channel Extruded Aluminum (SKU 1003-S)
1x 14" 10 Series 1" x 1" Tri-Channel Extruded Aluminum (SKU 1003-S)
1x 14" 10 Series 3" x 1" Extruded Aluminum (SKU 1030-S)
2x 2 Hole Corner Brace (SKU 4132)
I also purchased 20x of the 1/2" Bolts (1/4"x20) with Economy T-Nut (SKU 4132)
From Mcmaster.com
50 Pack Black-Oxide Alloy Steel Socket Head Screw,
1/4"-20 Thread Size, 3/4" Long
Part No. 91251A540
100 Pack, 18-8 Stainless Steel Washer
for 1/4" Screw Size, 0.281" ID, 0.625" OD
Part No. 92141A029
100 Pack, 18-8 Stainless Steel Thin Hex Nut
1/4"-20 Thread Size
Part No. 91847A029
Ball-End Hex L-Key
3/16" Size
Part No. 5503A22
#Proxxon #Crafting #ExtrudedAluminum - Jak na to + styl
What I think the proxxon needs is a taller arm.
I am currently exploring a solution to this. I want the arm to be 3 inches higher
Seems overly complicated to me.
I just made an MDF jig that uses the original groove and is much more rigid.
Oh, that is a certainly simpler setup, but I don't have the tools needed to make anything out of MDF so I went with this since it was all available pre-cut.
The one thing I want to make is a taller arm.
...or just hold it with your free left hand...
Don't mean to sound critical but takes to long in the intro. Just list the arts and get on with it. You can describe them later as you use them.
Lacking a reason why I care at start