I did start leveling the slats. Once I got enough to do support a test cut I mounted the floating head plate to my z-axis. I had to modify the mounting since I have a Precision Plasma carriage and a Shopdroids Z-axis. The mod I did put bolts in the way of the floating head. It reduced my z-axis travel from 6 inches to 2 inches.
John from Shopdroids was helpful with some ideas. I ended up making an adapter plate out of aluminum. Not pretty, but effective and it got the job done (I want to cut and I'm frustrated at falling behind where I want to be).
I got my energy cable today. I ordered (3) three meter sections. They were only $19/each on ebay. I looked at getting a wire mesh cable tray (used for hanging network cables in the ceiling). They were $100 for a ten foot section locally. Mail order they were only $20 each, but truck freight was $220. So, that was a non-starter.
I ended up getting a wire shelf at Home Depot for $20. I shortened it and made it narrow. I do need to give it a little more support, but I'm not sure the best way. I think that aluminium angle will work, but I don't know how much that would be.
I had thought of using conduit, but that probably has too much flex. Any ideas are welcome.
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