Step 10: Gantry Sides

Just like the y-axis and z-axis sides, the gantry sides is almost identical except for the size. The gantry will need to hold both the y-axis and z-axis so the gantry needs to be tall and wide. The width will help for overall support for long linear slide bearings, and the height will allow for z-axis travel.

Quick Steps:

1. Measure and cut the gantry sides. The width should be wide enough to establish a center of balance for the router. The height should be the length of where the router will be supported to the collet plus the height of the z-axis mechanism.
2. Make grooves for the linear slide bearings.
3. Assemble the sides to the x-axis rail support piece to determine the lengths for the gantry supports.

Official Gantry Sides Page


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