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Thanks that is a sound plan. I will order up a couple new lead screws. My machine has sort of evolved it will be a 40x60 with the high package. I...
The 1540 I did not buy from Open build because they didn't carry it when I started this project. Everything else is from Openbuild.
Hi- Putting together my 40x60 lead machines and ran into a couple snags. One I had a very hard time putting on the brass compression nut.I had to...
Thanks that clarifies things.
In order to put the lead screw in tension don't I need to have the nuts on both ends. Or is there not room on the stepper motor end?
Why wouldn't the bearing go in the end cap and the spacer between the bearing and couple?
Did putting these in tension do away with the wiping issue at 1500 mm?
Thanks good idea.
I see that the store is offering nuts and trust bearings to be able to tension the lead screws. I wonder about if my screws need to be longer to...
Thanks for your help.
Hi I am building a lead machine and bought longer lead screws because I wanted to go 40x60. I am a guitar maker and had one part that I couldn't...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Thanks for your keep. Has anyone on the forum used air tools? I use a modified die grinder for inlay work....
I am finally getting back to finishing my Routy build. My question is has anyone ever used a trim router with this build? Also is there a source...
Greenman published a new build: I have built four of these frames. The first pictured I have been using for maybe a year or two and bought the...
Various views of frame. Note how end clamps are made with plates and 1/4" screw and knob. Three hole plate was tapped.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]