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Forum: 20. Gantry Tue 13 April 2010, 23:46
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Posted By Gerald D
You cannot use the photos above for identifying...

You cannot use the photos above for identifying which end goes where. . . . .during the "untwisting" it doesn't matter at all.
Forum: 20. Gantry Sat 23 May 2009, 10:18
Replies: 30
Views: 49,395
Posted By Gerald D
Well, it wasn't as much fun as I thought, it was...

Well, it wasn't as much fun as I thought, it was over too quickly! Used two clamps and a baby trolley jack.

Funny thing was, the gantry was nice and flat before fitting the y-rails. Once the...
Forum: 20. Gantry Tue 11 November 2008, 20:11
Replies: 30
Views: 49,395
Posted By Gerald D
I almost wish that I had a twisted gantry so that...

I almost wish that I had a twisted gantry so that I could do this myself - it looks like fun ! :)

What happens is that 2 corners, diagonally opposite, are pushed up with the wood blocks and the...
Forum: 20. Gantry Sat 08 November 2008, 19:52
Replies: 30
Views: 49,395
Posted By Gerald D
Heath, the non-welder types have a better chance...

Heath, the non-welder types have a better chance of getting it straight - they might read the tips (http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230) you asked for . . . :)

Basically, start...
Forum: 20. Gantry Sat 08 November 2008, 08:37
Replies: 30
Views: 49,395
Posted By Gerald D
Sorry to see that twist Yuri. Let us know if we...

Sorry to see that twist Yuri. Let us know if we need to explain anything more in Portuguese/Brasilian for you. . . . . .
Forum: 20. Gantry Fri 25 April 2008, 07:30
Replies: 30
Views: 49,395
Posted By Gerald D
Where do you measure those dimensions? Is it from...

Where do you measure those dimensions? Is it from the cross-supports up to the gantry? If so, then you are bragging and not complaining! :)
Forum: 20. Gantry Fri 25 April 2008, 05:55
Replies: 30
Views: 49,395
Posted By Gerald D
I thought I had better put that note on 10 30 450...

I thought I had better put that note on 10 30 450 P before that JR kid came along and told me there was a mistake. :p
Forum: 20. Gantry Thu 24 April 2008, 23:05
Replies: 30
Views: 49,395
Posted By Gerald D
Those "slots" are ridiculously short (about 1mm...

Those "slots" are ridiculously short (about 1mm if I remember correctly) and they are only in the y-car plates, in one of the V-roller holes. I had to file those holes slightly to seat the y-car...
Forum: 20. Gantry Thu 24 April 2008, 07:48
Replies: 30
Views: 49,395
Posted By Gerald D
Greg, were the slotted holes in 10 30 450 P too...

Greg, were the slotted holes in 10 30 450 P too short for you, or were you just keen to practise your twisting skills? (Or, didn't you notice the slotted holes?)
Forum: 20. Gantry Sun 20 April 2008, 20:52
Replies: 30
Views: 49,395
Posted By Gerald D
So it was the corner of the gantry nearest to the...

So it was the corner of the gantry nearest to the camera that needed to go down?

Nicely described and glad it worked out! I am sure that many others will also use this procedure.



Oh...
Forum: 20. Gantry Thu 13 March 2008, 07:30
Replies: 30
Views: 49,395
Posted By Gerald D
Greg, we are going to have some fun working...

Greg, we are going to have some fun working through these issues with you ......all will come right in the end :)

First, a gantry twist is never fixed by shimming the x-rails. If all 4 wheels of...
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