4th axis and tailstock

Guerra Cues

Guerra Cues

I build one cue at a time
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Hello folks,

Awhile back there was a chat here about 4th axis and tail stock. I have the mini raptor and I am in need of buying a 4th axis and tailstock. I have a Gecko 540 driver box.
I would love to have the tailstock to be able to slide back and forth so I can either make ringwork, points or inlay the cue.
Do you guys mind to share your guy's setup? Maybe some pictures too.
Thanks in advance!
 
str8eight

str8eight

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Guerra Cues said:
Hello folks,



Awhile back there was a chat here about 4th axis and tail stock. I have the mini raptor and I am in need of buying a 4th axis and tailstock. I have a Gecko 540 driver box.

I would love to have the tailstock to be able to slide back and forth so I can either make ringwork, points or inlay the cue.

Do you guys mind to share your guy's setup? Maybe some pictures too.

Thanks in advance!
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As far as a tailstock goes I think mounting it to a linear rail like dz is pretty genius.



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MVPCues

MVPCues

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I copied DZ's setup and used a linear slide also. I machined a custom stailstock base and mated it to a Sherline right angle tailstock.
 
pescadoman

pescadoman

Randy
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Guerra Cues said:
It's backordered for more than 2 months.
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That place is a piece of crap. I ordered my CSMIO from there and they sent me a bill for 45 bucks in customs charges that was never discussed.

I'd be surprised if they listed anything that wasn't drop shipped.
 
pescadoman

pescadoman

Randy
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MVPCues said:
I copied DZ's setup and used a linear slide also. I machined a custom stailstock base and mated it to a Sherline right angle tailstock.
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It's not that difficult to machine. The problem is finding someone who is will to do it for a "reasonable" amount of money.

That sort of thing I can do at my house, but trying to find someone to cut nickel silver rings is another story.

If you send me the pieces, I'll make it for a couple hundred bucks.
 
MVPCues

MVPCues

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pescadoman said:
It's not that difficult to machine. The problem is finding someone who is will to do it for a "reasonable" amount of money.

That sort of thing I can do at my house, but trying to find someone to cut nickel silver rings is another story.

If you send me the pieces, I'll make it for a couple hundred bucks.
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Send you what pieces? I machined everything on the techno.
 
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louieatienza

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Just to note for those pursuing this idea, one should consider the type rail used. The THK HSR series for example is designed to be "self-adjusting" for slight differences in planar height between two sets of rails. There is the possibility of a light twisting moment causing the LM block to "tilt." It's likely miniscule and the force needed is probably beyond those seen in cue-making. One way to ensure this is not an issue is to find a set with clearance grade C1 or C0 (light or medium preload). Other way would be to source a wide-rail LM guide such as HRW or SHW which are designed to work singly.
 
galipeau

galipeau

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If you can CAD up what you need with the dimensions you want, I can also help you out Tony. My shop specializes in small run prototyping.
 
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