Machining Work Holding

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

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Nomad 883 threaded table and clamps

Okay, today’s project is making up some clamps since they are not included with the nifty Nomad Threaded table (and I’d like some metal ones to use w/ the T-track on my XL). Since the drawing for this doesn’t seem to have been made available, and I’m not inclined to wait for Monday to pester someone competent at support, I drew one up based on some rough measurements and the published table and wasteboard file: While it would be simple enough for anyone to superimpose a 1" grid of 5mm circle…

There are entire books written on workholding and fixture design and the community has put together some references at:

https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Workholding#Nomad

For an elegant design for a plate see:

Nomad Jig for aluminium plate 4x5 - FAIL

I wanted to put the 4x5 aluminum plate in the center of nomad, to work on both sides, which allows me to be more precise. I noticed that the targeted holes did not fit the edges of this plate. After some research on the net, I haven’t found the ones that suit me. And also avoid making flip holes in the aluminum plate. Before starting to prepare Jig for this project, I would like to have your opinion of this plan. And if you had any advice, that would be much appreciated. Elie Here is th…