3. Spoilerboard

We recommend using 18mm MDF for the Spoilerboard. This will give a maximum cut depth the whole way through of 44mm.

Cut the Spoilerboard to size following the dimensions given here: here

For the 1500x1500mm ideally you should try and source a 10' x 5' sheet of 18mm MDF.

At each end of the Spoilerboard, 10mm in from the edge, drill four 5mm Diameter Holes. One in each corner, and then evenly spaced in the middle.

For each hole drill a 10mm diameter counterbore, 11mm deep.

Using 8 x M5-Button-Head-Bolt-12mm and 8 x M5-Drop-In-Tee-Nut secure the Spoilerboard to the front and back Extrusion-A's.

Make sure the M5-Drop-In-Tee-Nuts are engaged with the slot on Extrusion-A.

A good technique, is to tighten, then loosen the bolt, then tighten, each time tightening a bit more. This helps the M5-Drop-In-Tee-Nut to engage with the slot.

Once you have the Spoilerboard in place you use a variety of methods to hold down your projects.

The UJK System from Axminster is very good.

Or you can also do a pronged tee nut system.

Congratulations you have finished building your Original WorkBee Z1+ CNC Machine.

Your journey into the world of CNC has only just begun.

Whats Next?

Finish Assembling Your Original WorkBee XYZ Touch Probe From Step 5 onwards.

Then read the Safety Instructions.

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