We now have the new end plates that allow the eShapeOko to be extended in the X direction. As an important bonus, the machine is now open to the front and the rear, so you can machine long objects even on a small machine.
This image shows how they are used. You can now stretch the machine by lengthening the X MakerSlide, the X belt, and the two connecting members for the new plates. The part number for the new end plate is EM-LXP. As you can see, it’s not identical to Edward’s new end plate. It has the two eShapeOko belt anchor slots, plus one for the belts-on-top configuration currently used on the X axis.
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Like we talked, would love to see these instead of the normal plates in my order 😉
the shop is getting really nice filled with cool stuff 😉
The other benefit of course, if not extending the X length, is that you can place larger stock material in the machine for tasks such as engraving on panels skateboards…
Been watching the eShapeoko since before Christmas, finally ordered one!
Thank you for your order!
The open front and rear is an important benefit, which is why I mentioned it in the first paragraph. 🙂
Versy nice, just a bit late ;_)
Started to rebuild my eShapeOko with the 1m rails last weekend:
http://der-frickler.net/technik/frickelfraese#mechanik_upgrade_auf_1000x600
Now that the Open-End plates are available as an option in the kit, it would be good to sell the kit without X and Y rails optional, so that one can order longer rails without buying the short ones.