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Ricks gear box post is a very interesting read. I have decided to buy one ball screw for the Z axis to see what the quality is like. $70 for the...
Thank you for the bearing information. I'm not sure if this idea goes beyond my budget. Quick research shows $300 VS $140. But you are 100%...
Thank you flo. Greeting to Munich, I have spent many fun trips here, working with BMW. Can you send me a link for the square bar you are...
Thank you this was a lot of 3D modeling, but mathematically accurate and fully parametric so when parts arrive from China I can check the...
sgspenceley published a new build: An OX building using linear rails & lead screws. Read more about this build...
Funny when I started I could not understand why the store did not offer the main plates, I searched for ages! While CNC aluminium plates should...
Clynad, I used the OX plate DXF file which is available for download and had the plates water jet cut locally in 1/4" aluminum, so they are good...
Hi Dave, I asked about your location because your welcome to my OX build. IF you happen to be relatively close... I understand Ontario is a big...
What part of Canada Dave? Where did you source the mitsumi extrusion in Canada?
No problem, in keeping here or moving to Gerald's. The belts are OK for light duty hobby work, I think the double version would be worth a try...
I think the original design of the OX is good for light duty work. I have no regrets in the purchase but I think it's relatively easy to make a...
Thanks Gerald, at the moment I'm learning from what has been done before and adding my own creativity. I can't wait for the linear bearings to...
Not just plunge cuts, I'm concerned about flex in all the axis. IF the Z axis has flex then you don't have precession when the router is moving in...
Y axis is the long axis which the gantry plates run along. When I mounted the router and push the top of the motor on the Z you can see far more...
The Extreme wheels are hard enough to not have flexing, but they can move in the slot. Steel wheels would have been nice but, you cannot use steel...
Hi Dave, I honestly don't think the flex in the original design is the aluminium extrusion in the Z axis or X axis. I think the flex comes from...
I have never built CNC machine before so this is a new adventure. I'm in the process of modeling full machine in SolidWorks, so will share as I...
Really nice build... Love the smartphone software!
I have been adjusting the Z axis wheels to try to remove the flex on the Z axis. Have other people found that the Z axis has a good amount of flex...
I have to wait for the parts from China... In the mean time I can complete the original design and start cutting. When you consider $45 ish for...
