From The Ground Up (Advice Thread)

[Max]

I'm half an hour away near tunbridge wells but I haven't even finished my first robot yet so I'm not a lot of use to you

[Roland]

Would that be Crowborough then?

[Max]

Yes

[Roland]

I have a friend who lives there, so I've been driven the distance before
What jigsaw setup would be best for HDPE? Steel, Aluminium or Wood?

[psycho_fling]

wood is best but if you run it too fast the plastic will melt and clog the blade up, a hand saw is much easier for the big cuts

[Roland]

I read a manual that said Aluminium blades were best? As long as you constantly spray it with water and move the jigsaw slowly. The trouble with hacksaws is it's hard to get a straight cut. Why would the Wood saw be better? I'll trust your judgement but curiosity wouldn't kill the cat in this circumstance.

[psycho_fling]

well a wood blades teeth are much more spread out so your less likely to clog up imo

[Roland]

Got the first piece done, rasped down the sides and now I've just got to angle the front edge at 45 degrees.
The amount of swarf you get off the stuff! It's ridiculous!

[Roland]

Got all the pieces cut now, Jigsaw plus constant water spray worked ruddy well and it was quick!

[Roland]

Blue wheels FINALLY arrived, after 1 and a half weeks of waiting!

Should I be able to slip them onto the drills easily or do I need to clamp the axle because at the moment they aren't going the whole way in?

Plus: I can't find a design for a motor mount, does anyone have one or can describe one to me that I might use? Thanks