How to make a robot frame

**psycho_fling** · 29th March 2007, 18:03

yeh i was certainly thinking of bracing the lifter pannel

thanks jamie

**psycho_fling** · 1st April 2007, 09:16

I have tried to cut the box section proving difficult, i am currently modifying my vice to make it easily as im using a hack saw.

could anyone give some advice on how to make it easier or an easier way of cuttting it?

thanks alex

**typhoon_driver** · 1st April 2007, 10:54

What problems are you having?

Is your blade brand new or is it well worn?

Are you using the full length of the blade when you cut?

**RogueTwoRobots** · 1st April 2007, 10:55

Is it the Homebase stuff? If so, I cut mine with a hacksaw but it did take a fair bit of perseverance with the saw. Two options I can think of:

Put a new sawblade on your hacksaw (although thats only really necesary if your current one is a bit blunt)

Or, invest in an angle grinder - there are some for Â£20 in the likes of Argos etc that would be fine for cutting through the box section.

I suppose there are other otions like flame torches and laser cutters but that would just be me being complicated

**psycho_fling** · 1st April 2007, 13:32

The box section is from shane and my hack saw blade is newish

are the angle grinders easy to use and would i use a vice?

cheers alex

**geeza** · 1st April 2007, 13:42

You will need a vice or some other secure way of holding the bit you are cutting. Angle grinders are fairly easy to use, yes. Be sure to buy safety goggles and ear defenders as well.

**psycho_fling** · 1st April 2007, 13:46

i know this is cheap and cheerful but will it do the job?

http://www.godfrey-diy.co.uk/power-tools/grinders/10/item32009100.htmlhttp://www.godfrey-diy.co.uk/power-t...m32009100.html

**psycho_fling** · 1st April 2007, 13:47

and what about the blade?

**geeza** · 1st April 2007, 16:45

http://www.godfrey-diy.co.uk/power-tools/power-tool-accessories/12/item33003190.htmlhttp://www.godfrey-diy.co.uk/power-t...2/item33003190. html
Should do the job