Dust Shroud

[C. Pile]

Hi All,

Made a new dust shroud for a PRS Alpha with tool changer. Cut from 1" plexi- comprised of four separate pieces. Flame polished the plexi post cut - although I was impressed with how well it cut and finished the acrylic from just the bit. Overall I was happy with the turn out so I thought I would share.

Let me know what you think!
- Cody

[frank134]

that a real nice job.

[steve_g]

Cody:

Sure looks pretty! How does it perform when cutting MDF? And who did you use as your brush source?

Steve

[C. Pile]

I have yet to cut any mdf since I put it on. However, I will be cutting some this week so I will let you know. - i'm curious myself. Also, I ordered the skirt from McMaster-Carr.

[michael_schwartz]

Looks very professional, and I will bet it does its job without getting in the way.

[ironsides]

Cody, picture #5 shows a Alum Block/Bracket on each side of the X axis Truck and they look like something you made to cover the rollers.

Could you elaborate on them?

George

[B. Pile]

Hi,George

I believe you are referring to the felt track sweeps/lubricators.
There are 4 on the gantry gussets one on each side of the gusset
that clean and lube the x track. Also there are 2 on the y axis track ,
we spray wd-40 on the top of the felt daily, it works its way thru the felt
to lubricate the track. Not sure if this a shopbot feature as we purchased
this machine from Master Gary C. and he had many special ingenious add ons.
It may pay to contact Gary and ask him but i would be happy to take pictures
of them the next time I'm in the shop.

Best wishes
Buster Pile

By the way Cody is my son and operator and Gary has been a true
blessing to us i can't say enough good things about him

[bruce_taylor]

Your very lucky to get a machine that Gary has had, I like the dust shroud, looks very neat.

[garyc]

Cody...
Great job on the dust shroud! Dare I ask why you needed a new one?

Buster...
Thanks for the kind words, you have a great kid there.

George....
Here is an earlier post with more info: http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11114

[C. Pile]

Gary,

I accidentally broke the original because I killed the power without realizing the air had been disconnected. As a result, gravity took over and the dust shroud couldn't take the impact- breaking a large piece off the side.

lesson learned
Cody