Dust Skirt Modifications

[neal_schwartz]

ShopBot PRT Skirt Modification to allow collet to reach within 1/2" of skirt bottom.
THESE ARE FOR SKIRT THAT MOVES WITH Z AXIS. See Pict 1-4.

ShopBot PRT Skirt that is FIXED POSITION, DOES NOT MOVE WITH Z AXIS. See Pict 5-8.

A little grinding

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Move Spring Bracket Up

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Now Skirt Can Go Higher

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Now Collet Can Almost Touch Table

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THE FOLLOWING ARE FOR THE SAME SKIRT IN A FIXED CONFIGURATION - DOES NOT MOVE WITH Z AXIS...

For Fixed Dust Skirt - Start with Spacer (I used Hard Maple). Remove ShopBot U Brkt for clearance when using this configuration.

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Make Slider Bar (Hd Maple) and 1/2" Baltic Birch

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Loosen Knob to Move Skirt Up or Down

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If you want more info let me know.

[neal_schwartz]

Modification to previous post. New Pict #5. Sorry, used old picture. This one keeps the Slide Bar going straight up and down and does not allow it go sidways.

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[evan]

Looks good. Thanks for the pics.

[mikek]

Simple, elegant, will implement soon. I have cussed that adjustment for the last time! Thanks for the pictures.