Some of them did have an uncut chunk of metal at the end. I think I am dealing with multiple issues combining. I will put a heavier weight, square the table completely, and then watch out for warpage after that. I am working on this now and I will update soon.
Good plan. Looking forward to the update once you’ve tried all that.
@72Pony No casters
I made it very square, but when I took the water table off it made the sealant leak. So, I put new sealant and I am going to wait to add water until tomorrow. I will let you all know how it goes.
It appears to be cutting square. I will update if there are any problems as I cut more and take more measurements of the pieces I cut.
Thank you everyone for your help!
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Nice job. Daunting task to tear apart and require but worth it.
Holding down thin material is key as well. Sounds like you’re on the right track.
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Imagine that, it cuts square now after the table was squared.
Some of us might not post much, but we might know what we’re talking about when making suggestions.
(not aimed at you OP)
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I was actually having all three issues. One of the pieces I cut today cut too close to the edge and the warping caused the line to not be cut straight. Also, yesterday one of the parts the cut did not finish where it started so I know it did move (i got a better weight).
Of course after the table was truly square it was easier to recognize the other problems, but it is misleading that the assembly instructions do not state to measure diagonally. Unless I am wrong but I only remember seeing the diagram I posted. I know they definitely do not show to square the X arm like the video above shows, and that was 1/8 different on one side than the other for me.
I mean I didnt just skip this section of the instructions. If I remember correctly, I got the front and back to within 1/32 of each other (I believe that was the tolerance the instructions specified maybe I am wrong), and moving the table probably accounts for the other 1/32 that I found yesterday when I posted the following:
“I didn’t know I had to measure the diagonals. They are, in inches, 78 3/16 and 78 1/2. The front side and back side are 59 3/32 and 59 1/32. I did move the table after I built it…”
Do with that what you will.
Anyway, this whole forum and stuff has worked once again! I will probably be back soon though. Thank you!
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It is interesting to see that they don’t suggest measuring diagonally, since they do for the XR -
Anyone that’s a welder and/or fabricator knows how to square up an assembly, but it shouldn’t be assumed that everyone coming into this hobby is a welder or fabricator!
Maybe a revision is in order.
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You’re good my dude.
Not sure if this is in reference to me or not. I initially thought out of square was potentially the problem but shifted to believing that the issue sounded more like the material shifting since it was inconsistent.
Either way, it sounds like squaring the table was important, but was only part of the solution to his main issue.
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Yes you.
I don’t post here often, and though I may be much more active in a group of belligerents (Facebook Langmuir group), I help people on a daily and often partake in a 1 on 1 via Zoom.
There’s still a lot to learn in this hobby, but if it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, well you know how it goes.
Well OK then. I guess you missed the part where he said he had all three problems. Not discounting the help you’ve given people, but the way you’ve reacted to other people helping tells me everything I need to know.
Over and out.
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It wasn’t and I’ve said so. Others on this forum will tell you that if I ‘take a jab’ at you, you’ll know it.
I am deleting the off topic post as it is diverting an otherwise useful thread.
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