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I am considering having a number of taller MakerSlide End Plates made to raise the x-carve about twice the height it currently is to accommodate thicker materials (see photo). The cost would be about $18/ea (+$7 shipping for 4). Is anyone else interested in these? It may bring the price down if I have more than 4 made at a time.
I’ve seen others add ‘extensions’ to the current ones and that seems fine. I just prefer to make it more solid.
Here is an example of a taller setup. Phil used gantry extensions (raising just the X axis). I wish to raise the Y (and therefor X). But the results would be the same.
You may have a little problem with Z travel. Yes you can carve thicker materials, but if you try thin ones, bottom wheels goes off the track. I would say get ready for taller Z axis slider, like open build ones are good. Some guys buying from e-bay.
But even without that upgrade, depending on your spindle setup and/or longer bits, you can adjust it somewhat to still hit the wasteboard with taller end plates. But even then, I have had an occasion or two that needed to carve or etch the top of a 1.5" piece of material.
Thanks!