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  1. Feb 3, 2024, 07:13 PM #1
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    Overhead gantry with rollers - GIF

    Overhead gantry with rollers.




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    Elegant design!

    For more strength, I would find a way to encircle the angle track.

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    Good idea for short runs, but how would you provide additional support from above for longer distances?



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