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Your setup looks really great, love the hold down setup.
Thank you. I ordered some simple waterproof ones just because they were in-expensive and did not have the experience to know why the $150 solution...
I notice you use Fuchs proximity limit switches on your builds. Can you explain to a newbie why these are better then simple switches. I will be...
Neil thank you for the very helpful hints and tips to improve the design. Lots of really great ideas and people on this forum. It really helps a...
If I was to buy parts again. Then I would investigate linear rail solutions and do heavier T slot for the X and Y axis just for piece of mind....
Hi Neil thank you for the quick reply and the explanation. I guessed you must have a good reason for this design decision. I had assumed centered...
Thank you Steve123 & Hytech2K. Steve123, yes I live in Ontario, near Parry Sound but down in Toronto every week.
Ah... Same issue I also live in Canada. So I will have to find a workaround because I cannot find them easily in Canada. I found the bearings, and...
Details earlier in the thread. http://www.mcmaster.com/#99030a704/=vkgqfk The parts are not that expensive... I'm going to knock up a different...
Hi Neil, I'm thinking about doing leadscrew mod similar, my machine will never be a long Y bed, so I think your approach is worth more...
Great information Rick Given the price difference between the two materials after machining costs I like the aluminium with the additional...
Looking great, when I started this project I never assumed this machine could be modified to cut aluminium. Great to see its now running well.
Last night I was planning a trip to our local electronic's drop off point, to get rid of a 15+ years old stereo amplifier that cannot be repaired....
My electronic's arrived this morning, very exciting... Quality of the parts kit is excellent from cncroutersparts.com This is not a cheap...
I ordered just before Christmas, no issues at all, packaged and arrived quickly. Expert packaging to make sure everything arrives perfect. Only...
Awesome to see it's alive and working. Good luck with the new business. Machine looks awesome and nice to see it earning money!
Gray I think these cable are heavy duty DB9 from cncrouter parts. http://www.cncrouterparts.com/cnc-motor-cable-p-45.html But only guessing...
Thank you JustinTime well spotted, you saved me an oh **** moment... I was focused on creative design VS verse being practical. I added a few 4mm...
Setup is looking awesome... Great progress.
Gray I like the idea of the pop in USB socket, I will see if I can find pop in DB9. [ATTACH]