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Way covers for milling table
I can cut a 1'X 1' (expanded) way cover from MMC for $27.00 and it
would probably suit my requirements but am wondering if there are any better deals out there? Any homemade substitutes? Currently using two paper towels taped to the saddle. |
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Any homemade substitutes?
10 mil PETE plastic sheets in an accordian fold. Disguised as clear GBC binding covers at the office supply store. |
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ups.com... I can cut a 1'X 1' (expanded) way cover from MMC for $27.00 and it would probably suit my requirements but am wondering if there are any better deals out there? Any homemade substitutes? Currently using two paper towels taped to the saddle. If it doesn't have to be accordion-folded, then you can use plastic floor "runner". This stuff is sold by the foot off 3' or 4' wide rolls (can't remember) for very cheap at local hardware store; I got mine at OSH for my lathe ways. Typically, it comes in a clear vinyl (relatively stiff), or a dark-brown/black rubber-like material (much more pliable) which I prefer. The stuff I got has ribs across the top and a smooth bottom. I cut it so that the ribs (which run the length of the material) are perpendicular to my ways so it rolls up nicely when I need to, and it makes it easier to brush the chips off. - Michael |
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--If it's a Bridgeport-type mill you might want to bite the
bullet and get a set from Gortite; worth the money in the long run, IMO. -- "Steamboat Ed" Haas : Just another fart in Hacking the Trailing Edge! : the Elevator of Life... http://www.nmpproducts.com/intro.htm ---Decks a-wash in a sea of words--- |
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10 mil PETE plastic sheets in an accordian fold. Disguised as clear GBC
binding covers at the office supply store. Thanks all for the suggestions. The above seems most interesting, will investigate further. |
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If it doesn't have to be accordion-folded, then you can use plastic floor
"runner". This stuff is sold by the foot off 3' or 4' wide rolls (can't remember) for very cheap at local hardware store; I got mine at OSH for my I use black floor runners in the drawers of my toolbox. It provides a little cushion and the ribs keep things in place. Not exactly cheap at ACE hardware though. |
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The ways on my mill are protected by pieces of old bed sheet held in
place with lots of small magnets. It's easier to remove chips from the magnets if the cloth is rolled around them. I can't vacuum the chips up but they brush off without pulling the cloth loose. jw |
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