Hi,

Thanks for that...will copy the warehouse staff...they deserve the pat on the back, as do customers that take the time to let us know how we're doing!

Cheers,

Rob
(Just back from Brown auction in Harrisburg....)

MDO signboard plywood is a common choice. Most lumberyards can order it. Many homecenters (menards) stock it. Its decent quality exterior plywood faced with resin impregnated paper on each side.

I'd suggest 1/2" on bottom not for strength, but so you can eliminate the lip around the bottom. So much nicer when nothing can get caught on the drawer above.

Is there any item that requires this wide a drawer? Narrower drawers are much easier.

Use your miter saw or table saw with a miter gauge and the same blade you figured out will cut particle board. Aluminum extrusions cut just fine with carbide saw blades. Run a block of wax along the teeth if you are worried about lubrication. The only reason lubrication would be needed is if the aluminum wants to weld itself to the saw teeth. I use a reasonably sharp combination blade and cut up to 3/4' by 6" wide aluminum with no problem and no lubrication.

Pretty sure it was Jason Hart. But I haven't seen any posts from him in a couple years, at least...

Seldom have I heard of anyone buying new head roller bearings, because they are expensive. Even in an industrial setting do they actually wear out. Sometimes they clog with gunk and need to be cleaned. Below is one person's method for rehabbing his bearings.

bearing rehab


As to removal,
complete refurbish guide

And here

not the greatest pics, but ...

pretty sure the frames are significantly different. Can't you just sell the Uni and buy the appropriate motor? Or did it somehow get totaled?

Into your table or for hand use?
Cutter hole diameter?