I’m not looking for mounts, but actually a simple PCB tooling block like Stencil8. Aluminum block with 10mm grid of 2.5mm holes… couldn’t be simpler until you actually try to find someone to make one!
Figured i’d see who here had CNC and might be able to help with this? I’m checking with a couple CNC places in town, but most of them laugh at the single run non-production things like this for a hobbyist.
I’ve got an Xcarve, which does fine with aluminum. Infact, I’m in the process of making some mounts for my mountain board build out of 1/2inch 60061 series aluminum.
I’m in Florida too… along with @longhairedboy who also has an xcarve
… and i am also working on mounts now that @cmatson has done all the leg work finding out the correct settings for carving aluminum and was kind enough to send me the details lol
im also working on a way to raise some cash so i can do this and also have some sweet ass insert pulleys made… </bomb drop>
@evoheyax or @michaeld33 let me know if you want the settings I gave Damon- they are ideal for a 1/8th 3-flute aluminum (or all-purpose cutting) bit sold by inventables or a couple other places.
Cool thanks! A little tip, for the actual outline/edge of the mount, and the hole for the motor shaft, I used the 1/4" bit, since you can use it at a higher speed since it doesn’t break easily. Then just cut the mounting holes using the 1/8"
you gotta watch it like a hawk, so I’m usually always working on my board or screwing around in the garage when it’s doing its thing. last time my aluminum moved and the bit tried to go straight through 1/2 inch aluminum and straight broke… ruined the carve up until that point too…
Basically it’s to difficult to adjust belt tension and tighten the screws because they are hard to reach. And it’s a safety issue if tension is lost because motor will hit truck. So I want a motor mount plate that is compatible with TB mount but let’s me adjust tension using motor screws. I also want to change dimensions a little. Let me know if someone can help me get 2-3 made. I can ship motor mount so you can get accurate measurements.