tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post829018390993320841..comments2024-03-28T08:06:43.198-04:00Comments on The Silicon Graybeard: Redesigning the CNC Mill EnclosureSiGraybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-9426989718317027252018-05-14T14:44:32.206-04:002018-05-14T14:44:32.206-04:00I was at 8020 last night, looking at the 1" s...I was at 8020 last night, looking at the 1" square extrusion. I might go that way.<br /><br />I'd prefer the ability to just open the door because it seems I spend most of my time with them open, make a few minute's worth of cuts with them closed, then open them for more setup. Opening and closing them all the time makes the idea of just sliding it - or even keeping the doors as bifold doors, just taller - seem the most convenient way to address it. Right now the panels are .080 lexan (IIRC). I was thinking of 1/4", but that's not necessary. <br />SiGraybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-32097756354232433752018-05-14T14:04:24.924-04:002018-05-14T14:04:24.924-04:00Check with 8020 https://8020.net/shop/2210-black.h...Check with 8020 https://8020.net/shop/2210-black.html That is 3-way track (by the inch) <br /><br />As for the size of the doors, they make 4X8 sheets of lexan - up to close to 1/2 inch. It isn't cheap. <br /><br />Do you need 3 doors? Could 1 big removable piece of lexan work? Maybe held with magnets?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-41955398544574623772018-05-14T02:29:42.772-04:002018-05-14T02:29:42.772-04:00You may be able to buy new overhead track directly...You may be able to buy new overhead track directly from the manufacturer. Can't recall the name/s, but you can check online or at the hardware store. Some parts are not available separately, only in the door assembly kit, such as the glass doors. I can't recall if they restrict any of the aluminum parts, or if all are available. An alternative source would be home or bath re-modelers, as they commonly get replaced to make a bath look new and improved. Remember, if a door gets broken, they have to buy a complete assembly, so builders end up with extra parts.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-82827993280485235552018-05-13T19:24:28.712-04:002018-05-13T19:24:28.712-04:00I haven't had luck down this road yet, but I a...I haven't had luck down this road yet, but I also haven't given up yet. <br /><br />West Marine has some plastic tracks like you speak of, intended for windows on boats - so subject to splashes. No rollers. <br /><br />SiGraybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-25018372941161978982018-05-13T19:22:23.523-04:002018-05-13T19:22:23.523-04:00I had planned to leave the ends open so that any d...I had planned to leave the ends open so that any door can be removed at any time - or slid farther out than normal. But I've also considered three tracks, like you say. <br /><br />The biggest question is how I put all this together. Do I use bigger aluminum extrusion, or 1x2s (as drawn). I don't know if the 1x2s will be strong enough. All the existing extrusion is 15mm square, just about 0.6". 80/20 extrusion starts at 1" which is stronger. Bending under any load would be less - since area moment of inertia is almost 8 times better for 1" over 15mm. <br /><br />And, yes, the doors won't have gaps where they overlap. It won't be fluid proof, but direct splashes and chips flying from the cutter won't get out.<br /><br />SiGraybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-72996545907503002762018-05-13T09:43:41.437-04:002018-05-13T09:43:41.437-04:00Have you considered something like parallel pivoti...Have you considered something like parallel pivoting arms to lift the entire front overhead?<br />Ritchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075903551422300106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-10585535635495011512018-05-13T07:52:17.242-04:002018-05-13T07:52:17.242-04:00Go with three tracks for the doors, not two. Othe...Go with three tracks for the doors, not two. Otherwise, in a few months you'll be pulling one of those doors out every time you need to mess with something that's wider than what you currently expect.<br /><br />And of course make sure the panels overlap sufficiently when they're closed to prevent debris from spewing out into the room.Mark Matisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-81399750182526884482018-05-13T04:40:20.152-04:002018-05-13T04:40:20.152-04:00If you are going with sliders, could you hang them...If you are going with sliders, could you hang them like a shower door? You can get the glass door roller mounts/clamps at HD, and possibly the overhead tracks. Might have to look in the door dept to find the track. There are about 1/2 doz different guides for the bottom of the doors, depending on width, etc. Those glue or screw down, and are normally plastic. Note that the door rollers come in two diameters and round or flat rolling surface, to match the rail. Find the rail first.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-49871157445148752942018-05-13T01:37:13.651-04:002018-05-13T01:37:13.651-04:00Same thing here, but in the garage. Got a cheep wo...Same thing here, but in the garage. Got a cheep workbench because standing up, holding on to somethings as you work on it, is NOT how to do things!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.com