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Auto Adjusting Rail Hinge for Wolfcraft Masterwork
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I recently built a crude rail hinge to get repeatable square cuts on my modified Masterwork table. I was however not happy with the adjustment mechanisms of the first iterations. Looking at the market, there was no suitable acessory for sale, so I decided to build my own using 3D Printing. I wanted something that took advantage of the manufacturing method, so I decided to integrate some clever mechanics that allow the hing to automatically adjust to the thickness of the material. The 4 ratcheting levers allow to lock in a height of the rail above the workpiece which makes for a stable cut even on slim work pieces. I used an off-the-shelf hinge from a cabinet (a Prämeta 601-50) to achieve the required precision and stability. The entire assembly uses a compliant bracket design that fits the odd shaped aluminium extrusions of the table (this would be a lot easier to design for an original MFT with a T-Track). The cutout at the bottom right of the bracket allows it to flex just enough to
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