Any machine shop or fabrication shop should have a "abrasive cut-off saw." shouldn't take more than a few seconds per cut.by Ataraxia - Tantillus
Hi guys. Had a few messages with interest on the linear shafting, so I'm just putting this out there. Just priced out some 8mm and 12mm true Thompson brand linear shafting. I can offer it for around a dollar per inch, and a few cents more for 12mm. I can cut them to any length. We're in Southern Ontario, Canada. (Unfortunately our EDM is offline so I won't be able to bore a hole through it.)by Ataraxia - General
Hi guys, another Canadian RepRapper here and first post on this awesome community forum Could I ask why you would want to use stainless? Besides the anti corrosion properties, it's pretty soft to use for long term as a linear guide. We use all grades of stainless for hydraulic piston rod and I can tell you they will wear/polish themselves in time, no matter what bushing material is used (evenby Ataraxia - General