Is there a method to use regular 1" square aluminium extrusions? I happen to have three lengths of 1" square aluminium extrusion. I realize openbeam, t-slot, v-groove etc is better, but I have here and it is free. I'm thinking of a Cerberus Pup/Kossel Mini printer. Any thought on how I can build carriages for regular square stock? Thanks Maxi https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242726#msg-242726 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:02:27 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242924#msg-242924 Re: Is there a method to use regular 1" square aluminium extrusions? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242924#msg-242924 disneytoy Delta Machines Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:33:20 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242888#msg-242888 Re: Is there a method to use regular 1" square aluminium extrusions? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242888#msg-242888


Here is a no printer version.

All you need is...
2x2 lumber (1.5"x1.5")
6x 5/16"-2.25" bolts
6x 1/4" washers (You need the smaller washer to get a tight fit on the bolt.)
6x 5/16" nuts
6x 608 skate bearings
...per carriage.

You just need a table saw and a drill press to make it.

I would hold the sides together with zip ties around both sides. If you drive the same side that has the delta arms it doesn't matter if the two halves shift with respect to each other.
]]> nicholas.seward Delta Machines Thu, 05 Sep 2013 12:55:16 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242874#msg-242874 Re: Is there a method to use regular 1" square aluminium extrusions? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242874#msg-242874
I'll have to hobble something together until I have a working printer to make proper parts]]> disneytoy Delta Machines Thu, 05 Sep 2013 12:16:31 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242756#msg-242756 Re: Is there a method to use regular 1" square aluminium extrusions? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242756#msg-242756
This is assuming that you have a 3D printer already or have access to one.]]> nicholas.seward Delta Machines Thu, 05 Sep 2013 04:30:39 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242726#msg-242726 Is there a method to use regular 1" square aluminium extrusions? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?178,242726,242726#msg-242726
Thanks

Maxi]]> disneytoy Delta Machines Thu, 05 Sep 2013 01:36:34 -0400