I am seriously considering adapting the LowRider X-axis sled approach (pipes/bearings method) to create something similar…
Although I’ve got a set of linear rods with slide shuttles (with bearings) that could be used for it, I purchased that set for another project I’m planning on doing. And I’ve got a supply of electrical conduit pipe that could be used.
Here’s a screen grab of his setup. Notice he appears to be using a weight to counterbalance the saw + sled rig. If you look closely you can see the connection little wire rounding a pulley and attaching to the saw/rig.
There are a bunch of neat machines and guides in this channel. Here is the panel saw:
And there are plans: [Plan]丸鋸スライドガイドのプラン | 自作工房. But they look like they are for the horizontal version. Maybe they are similar enough to not matter. I would probably buy the plans, look through them, and then make my own (just to support the person).
About the time I got started on my LR2 project, I came up with this. I’ve got 6’ tubes on it now, so it can handle 4’ material as a panel saw. Those are LR2 X bearing blocks on 1" DOM The end caps holding the tube are 3 layers of 12mm plywood glued together, cut on the Primo.
Mine’s less fancy though with no amazing fine adjustment mechanism, counterbalance, or anything. It just sits against the wall and makes vertical cuts. It’s been adjusted to cut square to the base, which is basically what I need it for.
@SupraGuy
Dan, the man, you are the man! That’s an example of what I was meaning by combining the LowRider method with his approach! Helpful to see what you did! Thanks!
PS: The pricing of 316L polished steel tubes has really gone through the roof recently. Is there an affordable alternative that would give good results?
Also, what about the “black pipe” sold at home improvement stores with threaded ends? (It is commonly used for pipe clamps.) Is it usable? Or not good enough in its qualities?
That black pipe is sold based on I.D. sizing. The O.D. of 3/4" I.D. black pipe is 1.05" — that’s pretty close to the 1.0" tubing I used for my LowRider 2.
@jeffeb3
Thanks! I’m going to give this a try, using some of the 1.05" OD black pipe I already had. Worst case scenario, if it does not work as intended, I’ll be out nothing but some printed plastic and time.
LOL. I found the same kind of pipe but without the black paint. That’s gotta be worth at least 0.0001 right?
Seriously, I remixed the LowRider X_mount to accommodate for the size difference, and I am already off to the races. I’ve printed and assembled my 4 X mounts, test fitted them on the pipe (went great), and I’m soon to start on the rest.
I guess I need to start a new thread to chronicle my build on my take of this panel saw / wall mounted circular saw sled / rig. I will do that and come back to post a link.
