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  1. Jul 17, 2017 #101
    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Sure was Gary. The weather had held out pretty well. It makes a difference when you can get set up outside. We are meant to have a heat wave over here this week. Hope it lasts through the weekend.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  2. Jul 17, 2017 #102
    Gary

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    So are you expecting the temperature to reach double digits ?? :avatar::avatar:

    The good weather couldn't have come at a better time for you both. Hopefully it will last, or only ran during the weekdays, returning sunny and clear for the weekend... :thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2017 #103
    Toto

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    I'm looking to get all four baseboards linked outside this weekend. Some electrics to do through the week and hopefully testing this weekend.

    I want to see an end to the track and points wiring and get it to a place where it's up and running. Then I can forget it and turn my focus onto the scenics.

    I'm looking to hire a hall for when both traversers are done and undertake a full snagging session on the full running layout to ensure that it is running reliably for novembers exhibition. Meanwhile a mix of mock up buildings and maybe the odd completed one as well.

    Fingers crossed.

    Toto
     
  4. Jul 17, 2017 #104
    paul_l

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    Toto wrote:
    I'm guessing sometime next year then :avatar:

    Paul
     
  5. Jul 17, 2017 #105
    paul_l

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    Just as I thought I'd get a rest, the GT2 20T 8mm bore gears arrived, so that means most of the bits to start the drive chain are here :facepalm:

    Oh well back to the drawing board

    Paul
     
  6. Jul 17, 2017 #106
    Toto

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    Yes ....... And stay there infadel. There's work to be done. :avatar:

    I've got a delivery next door at the neighbours.

    Cheers for now

    Maj.
     
  7. Jul 18, 2017 #107
    Gary

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    No rest for the wicked, hey Paul...?? :faint:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  8. Jul 18, 2017 #108
    jakesdad13

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    Gary wrote:
    You must have been a very bad boy Paul!!!

    :avatar::avatar:
     
  9. Jul 18, 2017 #109
    Toto

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    He gets toilet breaks ......... Not all that bad. :avatar:
     
  10. Jul 18, 2017 #110
    gormo

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    Thank God for that......I was beginning to think Toto was a slave driver...:avatar::avatar::avatar::avatar:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  11. Jul 18, 2017 #111
    paul_l

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    Beginning to think - your lucky he can only badger you with skype and emails, I get visits :eek:

    Back to work I suppose

    I've dug out the drive belts I bought for Viccy Rd, 900-2GT-6 which translates to 900 teeth 6mm wide GT2 belt in a loop. Which works out as approx 450 mm loop. Which is a bit too short, I want to get the lead screws close to the outer edges to help prevent table twisting.

    As the traverser table is 4ft long, I can either buy bigger belts, or get a twin pulley for the motor and use two belts - as shown below

    [​IMG]
    The Grey lines are the lead screws, the purple being the GT2 belts, with the motor in the middle.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingma...d=1500416294&sr=8-18&keywords=20T+GT2+pulleys

    2 now on order

    Next job, design and build the bearing mounts, with adjustment to allow me to tension the belts.

    Paul
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2017 #112
    Toto

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    Getting exciting now Paul. The movement of the table is very slick and smooth so it'll be interesting to see it motorised.

    I think the order books will fill up rapidly. :avatar:

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  13. Jul 19, 2017 #113
    Gary

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    Paul, if Toto ever changes his mind on scale/gauge, I'm sure I could fit a few lengths of OO track on that traverser... :avatar::avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  14. Jul 19, 2017 #114
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    Gary wrote:
    I'm nearer, less in postage :)

    Ed
     
  15. Jul 19, 2017 #115
    Gary

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    ed wrote:
    I have a larger garage.... :avatar::avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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    Gary wrote:
    Damn [​IMG]
     
  17. Jul 19, 2017 #117
    Toto

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    Open the order books Paul. :avatar:
     
  18. Jul 19, 2017 #118
    gormo

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    Paul....you could set up business building these things and 3D printing as well.

    :scratchchin:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  19. Jul 19, 2017 #119
    paul_l

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    Now now, two is enough at the moment.

    First attempt at the bearing holders

    [​IMG]

    Hopefully there is enough strength and adjustment to be able to apply and release the belt tension so I can replace the belt easily if required.

    Test print started - we'll see.

    Paul
     
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  20. Jul 19, 2017 #120
    Toto

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    How long will the print take Paul ?
     
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