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Yes, I use the 8mm trapezoidal lead screw and the plastic backlash nut, and for what this machine is supposed to do, it is a sound solution. Keep...
The first thing I did with my linear rails was to completely wash out the original grease and then put good lithium grease. Also you should check...
I understand your point, but until now I got no signs of weakness from the linear rails assembly. I cutt through marine plywood at 4mm depth of...
Chris is a .... sweetheart, and the idea to reverse the Z axis comes from him as well. Great person, excellent machinist and very inventive.
Yes, the rails are mounted with M3 screws, 8 mm length and with M3 T-Nuts, straight on top of the C -Beam. To be honest I had no issues doing...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The story behind this build is a bit like a status on a Facebook profile, it is complicated I got my hands on three...
For the one interested in the plates kit, Chris Laidlaw already have them available through his eBay store at the link below Deluxe Sphinx-55 CNC...
Deluxe Sphinx-55 CNC Rail Plate Set (seen at Openbuilds) | eBay
I don’t have any DXF files, mate, I had the plates kit designed and machines by Chris Laidlaw
Chris designed and machined the plates for me, and I am sure that he will list the complete plates kit in his EBay store soon. As about the DXF...
to be honest, I can’t see why it should not being able to handle it. But in December I will give it a try
SORIN ILIESCU published a new build: My machine is a combination of the Openbuilds Sphinx 55, MGN12 linear rails knockoffs and custom made plates...
