Dogstake handmade.

Hey,

for the past 2-3 months I've been trying to build a dogstake, BUT without using fancy tools like CNC mill or lathe. I've got access to such tools, but I wanted something really simple. Something I could share with the community. Something everyone could build.

Someday I was cleaning my 3d printer and there was that Eureka moment: I could build a dogstake from 3d printer parts. Here's what I've got now:

As you can see, all that's needed is:

• 4x linear bearing rail sk10
• 8x bearing with 10mm inner diameter
• 4x washer (to make a groove between bearings)
• 10mm aluminum rod for shafts
• 1x linear bearing rail sk35
• 1x bearing with 15mm inner diameter
• 15mm stainless steel rod

And just three tools:

• pipe cutter (or hacksaw)
• flat file
• hex keys

The total cost is less than 100$

The last thing I need is the plate

Any ideas?

Well, that plywood isn't ideal, but it's better than nothing.

Just to be clear:, I haven't disassembled my printer to build that dogstake - that would be stupid :). You can get 3D printer parts from online stores like this one:

http://poltech24.pl/sk-10-wspo…-liniowego-cnc-p-134.html

That store is based in Poland, but I'm pretty sure there are similar ones in Germany, as CNC+DIY combo is quite popular among geeks.

To be honest I'm not able to compare it with any other dogstake as I've never used one.

The only problem I've got is with the bearings: sometimes the lines go outside the groove. Maybe it should be bigger? I tested V-groove bearings from aliexpress some time ago , but they were even worse.

Unfortunately I've got no video.