How to make a robot frame

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

yeh i was certainly thinking of bracing the lifter pannel

thanks jamie

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

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]

How to make a robot frame

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]

How to make a robot frame

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 £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]

How to make a robot frame

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]

How to make a robot frame

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]

How to make a robot frame

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]

How to make a robot frame

and what about the blade?

[geeza]

How to make a robot frame

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

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

i think ill try my hack saw again as my dad says he doesnt want me using a grinder

thanks all the same alex

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

Shane

will you be bringing the box section along to colchester? if you are attending? just so i know if i need to make room for it all

cheers alex

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

i am having second thoughts about the frame that i was thinking of, for one it isnt saving on space and two seems there are alot of angles to consider.

so i have put some more on my website http://www.psychoflingteam.co.ukwww.psychoflingteam.co.uk robot improvements
so if anyone has any thoughts on which would be, the best, simplist to biuld and the lightest, please post your opinions.

thanks in advance alex