Enlarger table in 80/20 aluminum?

[Tin Can]

eBay has anything

Where do you get the off-shore metric extrusions in low volume? Given what it costs to build out the darkroom, I'm not sure the savings are a huge concern.


Brian

[ecotanker]

Going with our theme of top notch products in our van the 80/20 Extruded Aluminum is huge upgrade from standard 2x2 Wood strips used in the RV industry. Providing a significant weight savings and massive strength gain to our overall 4X4 Roaming home.

[Tin Can]

My huge factory used 8020 constantly while testing Robot lines, I used it in the test lab.

It is a great Middle American Product!

My job was outsourced, I was cut loose 2008, age 58 and never worked again.

BUT when I wanted small amounts quickly this decade, 2020 not so hot.

I have have been testing ULF designs for DIY

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...rusion&_sop=12

Going with our theme of top notch products in our van the 80/20 Extruded Aluminum is huge upgrade from standard 2x2 Wood strips used in the RV industry. Providing a significant weight savings and massive strength gain to our overall 4X4 Roaming home.

[bmikiten]

Thanks. I wasn't used to having 80/20 referred to as a 'metric' product given how it is measured normally. I'm playing with designs now in Solidworks to check for rigidity.

[Tin Can]

I find factory cuts are better than anything I can make

A rectangle will warp at joints easily

They both sell reinforcement

[Dan Fromm]

Brian, a few thoughts.

First, 80/20 sells surplus on Amazon at very low prices.

Second, SKGrimes had, may still have, a product line of camera and copy holders for use scanning books made almost entirely from 80/20. If it is good enough for SKG and their customers it should be good enough for you.

Third, the X-Ray machine I use in the Academy of Natural Sciences uses 80/20 to hold the source, sensor and subject holder. It is very solid.

[bmikiten]

Great information. I appreciate it. I have a local supplier that sells long sticks but noticed that Amazon prices are actually quite good and have free shipping. I'll check out Grimes as well.

[Michael Graves]

Here is a good video on building a table with 80/20.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqssk8Lm90M

[Tin Can]

Nice video

I highly suggest buying those T handle Ball head allen drivers

No need for a set, buy just what you need