neal_schwartz
02-09-2008, 08:47 PM
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
448
Move Spring Bracket Up
449
Now Skirt Can Go Higher
450
Now Collet Can Almost Touch Table
451
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.
452
Make Slider Bar (Hd Maple) and 1/2" Baltic Birch
453
454
Loosen Knob to Move Skirt Up or Down
455
If you want more info let me know.
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
448
Move Spring Bracket Up
449
Now Skirt Can Go Higher
450
Now Collet Can Almost Touch Table
451
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.
452
Make Slider Bar (Hd Maple) and 1/2" Baltic Birch
453
454
Loosen Knob to Move Skirt Up or Down
455
If you want more info let me know.