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3. Spoilerboard

Written By: Ryan Christy
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  1. 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

    • 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 countersink, 11mm deep.

  3. 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.

    • 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.

  4. Congratulations you have finished building your Original WorkBee Z1+ CNC Machine.
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Hi Ryan, I found a countersink depth of 15mm a bit too deep as the M5 x 12mm bolts bottomed in the slot. I reduced the countersink depth to about 12mm and was pleased with the result.

Ian Martin - Reply

Hi Ian, You are correct 15mm is too deep. We have changed it to 11mm Counter Sink. Robert

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