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I would like to make a large articulated arm holder for welding, positioning and just when I need a 3rd arm. I was thinking about making a giant Noga style holder that can be locked with one central clamp.
I am a little hesitant to start this thread because it may not work well. I am concerned with long arms it may not lock up well...but here goes.
I have a lot of design questions that I will need to answer along the way. I am really unsure about materials and weight. I have dissected my indicator holder for starters.
If I am going to put in the time to make this I would rather use stainless but I hate to machine that especially for a prototype that may get re-worked.
First issue-Assuming I may use a 1" ball at the base what length arm can I support? I am thinking 14" x 2 for 28" total? More? Less?
Robert
I am a little hesitant to start this thread because it may not work well. I am concerned with long arms it may not lock up well...but here goes.
I have a lot of design questions that I will need to answer along the way. I am really unsure about materials and weight. I have dissected my indicator holder for starters.
If I am going to put in the time to make this I would rather use stainless but I hate to machine that especially for a prototype that may get re-worked.
First issue-Assuming I may use a 1" ball at the base what length arm can I support? I am thinking 14" x 2 for 28" total? More? Less?
Robert
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