New enclosure project

[Jasonb]

Would it be easier to mount off the shelf sliding track at an angle, then just a simple angled cut to your wooden framing.

Also if you need to get the perspex out it is better to have a deeper top track so you can lift the panel upwards to free the bottom and take it out. If not you will need access from the end.

[steamer]

The tracks are Delrin Jason, and will screw in at assembly    There will be access from the ends through the windows..     Once I have the tracks where I want them they'll be screwed into the framing.   I'll look into cutting the top tracks deeper so that I can lift them out, but it's not necessarily a feature I want in the event of a broken cutter.

[steamer]

Got the files Dave Otto!

Thank you!!!!!!

[Dave Otto]

You are welcome!

Dave

[steamer]

Just found these extrusions....that'll work!

[Vixen]

Hello Dave,

Could you use these or similar extrusions as the outer frame for you new cabinet. Just slip in the ply panels with a little glue. just think'in   

Mike

[Jasonb]

Over here you can get PVC track which would screw to your timber framework, though you would need to source 6.35mm glass, best talk to Jo about that one!

https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/chasmood-no-76-double-channel-2-metres-overall-height-127mm-width-1984mm-glass-size-635mm-812117

Also available as an aluminium extrusion.

[steamer]

Hello Dave,

Could you use these or similar extrusions as the outer frame for you new cabinet. Just slip in the ply panels with a little glue. just think'in   

Mike

I could, but I've cut the wood already.    Next step is to start the assembly....I may spend some time doing that but it's really hot today....we'll see


Dave

[steamer]

Over here you can get PVC track which would screw to your timber framework, though you would need to source 6.35mm glass, best talk to Jo about that one!

https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/chasmood-no-76-double-channel-2-metres-overall-height-127mm-width-1984mm-glass-size-635mm-812117

Also available as an aluminium extrusion.

I got the aluminum, with black powder coat, on a while enclosure.   Should look good,  I need to recut the sills to fit the rails in, but that shouldn't be so hard

Dave

[steamer]

Rails cut...Im missing one more piece of plywood...and I'll have all the parts at least rough cut....did a quick update to the model for the rail

[steamer]

Final layout.... Now I have an accurate cut list...and dimensioned parts.     waiting on some material, but I'll start the build tomorrow I think....at least what I can     

Supposed to rain like hell

Dave

[steamer]

Off to a good start   Front panel is together...and have started to work on the side panels.   I have a couple of panels to cut, but the lumber is done.

Glues and screws....should work very well.    I'll bondo any offensive bits, and put some fast drying urethane on.   and then a good healthy cote of Rustoleum white....

Dave
 

[steamer]

What I did find today was that a tray along the entire front of the machine is quite doable.  It doesn't restrict access to the mill in the least as long as it's fairly narrow    6 inch wide....so I'll change my design to allow for that.

Dave

[steamer]

Started to assemble and have it sitting in place.    It "feels good....top bar looks bent ...but it's actually straight....I checked it with a straight edge....

Window runners came today as well.   

Dave

[Dave Otto]

Great progress Dave, looks nice!


Dave