The motor mount designed yesterday was not difficult to shop for, but the length of the rods was unknown since real measurements were used, just a sketch to visualize the idea. Long 10-32 machine screws from the hardware store and nuts became the rods fastened to the angle braces and motor, which made a sound structure.
A few different configurations were tested. The first was a 4" (100mm) machine screw in the outermost brace holes which placed the motors too far apart. 2" (50mm) machine screws in the innermost position were much too close. In the end, it was worth a second trip to the hardware store for 3" (75mm) screws.
Mounting the angle braces 45° from their usual orientation was the hardest part. A scrap 2x4 had a corner cut off making a long piece with a right triangle profile. Divots were cut into the triangular piece where the screw heads could rest so the braces would lie flush against the wood. Through the center, a 5/16" (8mm) hole was drilled for the pillar's rod.
Everything fit well, but the height of the triangle wood interfered with the pillar. It should be no trouble to cut this down.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
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2019-06-30
Motors on angle braces
A few different configurations were tested. The first was a 4" (100mm) machine screw in the outermost brace holes which placed the motors too far apart. 2" (50mm) machine screws in the innermost position were much too close. In the end, it was worth a second trip to the hardware store for 3" (75mm) screws.
Motors and mount in position
Mounting the angle braces 45° from their usual orientation was the hardest part. A scrap 2x4 had a corner cut off making a long piece with a right triangle profile. Divots were cut into the triangular piece where the screw heads could rest so the braces would lie flush against the wood. Through the center, a 5/16" (8mm) hole was drilled for the pillar's rod.
Wooden platform pieces
Everything fit well, but the height of the triangle wood interfered with the pillar. It should be no trouble to cut this down.
Motor mount interfering with pillar
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2019-06-30
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