What size surface plates are the best fit for the autotrickler v3? I’ve researched and it appears a 9x12x2” will work. Pics of your setups would be appreciated.
Autotrickler V3 granite surface plate size.
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I have that size and it works well for a smaller work area. I'd probably get a 12" X 12" if I had more room. I'll post pictures later.
Thanks for the photos. Looks
Like just enough room for the scale and autotrickler.
This is what I went with. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058JW9P...abc_QA8BGEM8C30GF7ES5W5X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It's very heavy and stable and keeps me from bumping the AT. I also put some self adhesive rubber feet on the bottom
It's very heavy and stable and keeps me from bumping the AT. I also put some self adhesive rubber feet on the bottom
Give the scale a solid base and reduce vibration. Probably not absolutely needed in every situation but it doesn't hurt either.
If you go to a granite countertop place they will probably give you a sink cut out!
My AT is supposed to be delivered tomorrow. I'll get one of these on order.
Thanks
What do you guy's think a surface plate is doing to benefit you?
The plate is still subject to the same laws of physics the rest of your bench is subject to. In fact being a rigid material, granite is actually transmitting more vibrations than say.. a rubber pad. Or, rubber pads under the granite plate.
The plate is still subject to the same laws of physics the rest of your bench is subject to. In fact being a rigid material, granite is actually transmitting more vibrations than say.. a rubber pad. Or, rubber pads under the granite plate.
The point is the mass, and isolation via rubber feet.
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And it's common in high precision applications (if they don't already use a vibration table). https://us.vwr.com/store/product/21096236/vwr-granite-platform-with-anti-vibration-isolation
It sounds like what you would want is silicone rubber between 25 and 75 Shore durometer. Beyond that unless someone posts damping test charts its not going to be easy to tell silicone grades apart.
Here are some Shore 60 feet 'platinum grade' with 150 lb capacity. Surely overpriced but that's the kind of thing I'd look for.
Here are some Shore 60 feet 'platinum grade' with 150 lb capacity. Surely overpriced but that's the kind of thing I'd look for.
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