@David_Komando Do you have a link to the scissor table you use?
I did a quick search and this one looks like the best one. I don’t like the fact that the knob moves up with the table. You would have to take off the table every time you adjust it. https://www.amazon.com/214B2-Karter-Scientific-Stainless-Height/dp/B006UKI63C/ref=pd_sbs_328_49?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006UKI63C&pd_rd_r=5T55JXBRCB597JRA6RME&pd_rd_w=RojfP&pd_rd_wg=53kmL&psc=1&refRID=5T55JXBRCB597JRA6RME#feature-bullets-btf
@Andrew_Nichols I ended up with the 8x8. Had to remove the bottom plate since it was so high the laser wasn’t focusing. After removing the bottom plate though my laser focus was amazing! Not to say its the best solution out there but it did work for me.
Here is the link of the one I have:
Plan on modding the little scissor table to add a add a stepper motor. Will probably end up using the one from the Light objects Z-Axis table.
BTW, some of the biggest issues I had with the Light objects table:
- it wastes a lot of space in the K40 making it even smaller.
- it didn’t work properly after a day of messing with it, i saw how poorly engineered it was.
- My laser assembly module wasn’t the standard and actually got hung up on the table to where my laser was no longer able to be homed.
Interesting that some have had problems with the LO table. I’ve had no problems whatsoever. I’ve heard others comments and there are always a few in the mix that are having problems.
In watching the table run I suspect the majority of problems come from the timing belt and pulley system driving the screws as I can see wobble. Even in mine which has no problems. I would think too much of this wobbling may cause cogging and motor stall under load.
The wobble could come from the bearing shafts not being concentric to the treads on one or both ends (Most likely). Or the bearing pockets not aligned (less likely). The threaded shafts one or more are bent.
Another consideration is that the the drive nuts are to tight and binds against any screw wobble because the design doesn’t allow them to float horizontally to compensate. A little horizontal float is of course acceptable to have because your desired function is vertical.
Anyone have a link to a decent powered scissor table? Hopefully one that will take orders from a C3D board.
I would happily buy a light object one if the shipping was not so high to Europe (not their fault), I really hope they get distribution in Europe. I have tried using the 4" Lab jacks, but both the ones I tried had far to much play in them to be a reliable solution…surprised an Asian clone has not come out yet.
They are made for LO in China. Ironic point to this is the owners of LO are of Chinese descent and last time I was there they were complaining about struggling to get good lead times from their suppliers.
This came up in a conversation I had with them as I was curious about getting parts made over there compared to having them made here.
I was considering getting a source because on some products I produce I’m buying local but the parts come from China anyway. (Shipping cost is prohibitive BTW for small lots).