LIMNMEDIA - Cut and Fit
This set of images shows the remaining cross braces being measured, marked, and cut to length.
At this stage, the focus is on getting each piece to fit cleanly within the track assembly. Rather than cutting directly to final dimension, the approach here is to:
Measure and mark the target length
Leave room for the saw blade (kerf)
Intentionally leave a small amount of extra material
Bring the final dimension in with a file
The last step is important. Cutting gets the piece close, but filing allows for a more controlled, precise fit.
One of the images shows the end of a brace being finished by hand—removing that last bit of material to land exactly on the mark.
This is slower than cutting to size in one pass, but it avoids undershooting the dimension and gives better control over the final fit.
At this point, the track is still coming together piece by piece, but the tolerances are starting to matter more. Each brace contributes to overall alignment, so small adjustments at this stage carry forward into the full assembly.
— Christopher
LIMNMEDIA
Christopher Weinberg
Christopher Weinberg is the founder of LIMNMEDIA, where he develops motion control systems, production workflows, and educational tools focused on stop-motion and hybrid filmmaking. With over 15 years of experience in production, his work centers on making complex techniques more accessible through practical engineering and open development. He is currently building LIMNMOCO, a modular motion control system designed for flexible, real-world use.
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