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Making a powered Z-Axis table for my K40 Laser Cutter - Holgamods Kit (Part 1) by rativiv

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Making a powered Z-Axis table for my K40 Laser Cutter - Holgamods Kit (Part 1)
So I recently ordered a Z-Axis kit for my Laser cutter from holgamods.com

I thought I'd document the build.

First I installed the aluminium saw blade for my tablesaw.  This will allow for good cuts on the aluminium that I will be using

![IMG_1659.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXPjvEfjEJUkNJPH9387nCgt5ZRHaHkxRJ8AsE5PWZEqH/IMG_1659.JPG)

After cutting 4 pieces of 25mm square aluminium tubing to approximately 255mm I then needed to ensure that every piece was square and the right length, 253mm.

So I taped the pieces together, and clamped them to each other so they did not spread apart as I pushed them through the saw.

![IMG_1660.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTTJnGwfoJ6kLKjyVwuDoXvsjKUbTvG2hpKeQZEPZhBxN/IMG_1660.JPG)

First cut done

![IMG_1661.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmX35ehxEceaECZsb556qAw4j7tRcPBSj67zVoawPYvDRb/IMG_1661.JPG)

![IMG_1662.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQ7q5JbyeUeMtojUMnduaazjqSMG346TsY4krxJK9hGE7/IMG_1662.JPG)

![IMG_1663.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaWhAuzadxL2qRmwcCmP3yWzn4qNboYkHdh7h53awTEBB/IMG_1663.JPG)

Both sides done and the tape removed. 

![IMG_1664.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYHW1UPQB9hADVJU1xdcNP3U1tXUmiwGiimeXu7AXjAV6/IMG_1664.JPG)

Just checking to make sure I got 253mm - not bad!

![IMG_1665.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbaav7iYKQQFUsKxT4x2TsnNxHNbxHbJUXDCoEh3YhcJj/IMG_1665.JPG)

Time to sand down these tubes in order to make them ready to paint.

Broke out my Ryobi orbital sander with 180 grit paper attached

![IMG_1666.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZSGkFQ52wFUg1SW293Fs89KfjFDCgXKrjjJ2HGcdkhkQ/IMG_1666.JPG)

Now it was time to drill some holes using my drill press.  Used a 3.2mm drill bit straight from the chineseium factory (cheap and nasty)

![IMG_1667.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPkFzWKQ1VxdYieiR6noDRvQ94dqnAiFvQSfGVRX2j7G3/IMG_1667.JPG)

Marked the places that I wanted to drill the holes - 1/2" and 1" from each end

![IMG_1668.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPMo4F1htJmkpqnBNQ1WmEbAtNJw5kTRYuZ1RhT13bbV7/IMG_1668.JPG)

Time to drill the holes!

![IMG_1669.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaNLdCpCCnnyTnviM7wGDs1P1ZTyR6qBYRxjmjekUz67s/IMG_1669.JPG)

As you can see here these need to be cleaned up on the inside.. 

![IMG_1670.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme9GrKy64W2gNkbCZ8F9pLMbPvE5tBNQbkw2UmouAWMPW/IMG_1670.JPG)

Time to break out an old file

![IMG_1672.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRDeaYAAQMc5RLCVJy5dM46oBkAKSQh2MWaALvJNWhAWg/IMG_1672.JPG)

As you can see here, it cleans up nicely!

![IMG_1673.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNqMAKM4VczYZcVuvC5KMHXShPX3FpKoAugc2z1Qgu15/IMG_1673.JPG)

Time to prepare these to be painted..   Cut up an old coathanger..    well, actually it was one out of the warddrobe - hopefully my partner doesn't notice ;)

Hung them up on the remaining piece of aluminium tube using a mini step ladder and a sack truck to hold it up

![IMG_1675.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXHoMxgxf1H3XLU4pn24w2kJvd9P5LfecpcUmvAsgsym5/IMG_1675.JPG)

![IMG_1676.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXfW8vYwwxQ8QP66tMMg1j8oupdK4o4vLesW5ZahTw65r/IMG_1676.JPG)

![IMG_1677.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYJV7rupQu9G8zcKJdYfdWLXeMFBDwWjEPqvMdA8aGcYh/IMG_1677.JPG)

Time to paint!  - Using some Rust-oleum paint and primer in Satin poppy red.  This is something I had laying around

![IMG_1678.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdn65p8Bzi8cp1DCoySA9MUrkjAEYpjXu9fkvL9RiS8qC/IMG_1678.JPG)


.. and painted - Yes, I suck at spray painting..  but who cares :)

![IMG_1679.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTrb4UFuWf2imFyMgDJWDjK3ZujJ61Cw9uqDXo5mPaiCQ/IMG_1679.JPG)

![IMG_1680.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSQCBsLwHc8dnxdVN7G7p8YpXD2GtwjDDA4cmLPYGuADB/IMG_1680.JPG)

For the cross section - needed a piece of 25mm wide 3mm thick mild steel flat bar.  Cut this to 260mm

![IMG_1681.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPoGQ3CLCoeyT3qfvXPmSWm2qDBQz8vEfPykmFny9wbEB/IMG_1681.JPG)

![IMG_1682.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVWMxFTHgtEVDRZAX5DdLds5jFtB18Jo3fpR6D9rqewKv/IMG_1682.JPG)

Once sanded down, this was ready to also be painted.

![IMG_1683.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaw5Prjs63WJy8eSLaSieV9TrerMpXfzroxo7g2yq1GWy/IMG_1683.JPG)

This concludes part 1 of this build...  Need to wait for the paint to dry before continuing :)
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