I also found this. This one is a worm drive as well, but at least they included a video of it being used.
CNC 4th Axis Rotary Table (100mm / 4 inch)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8xX7ZDABF0
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I also found this. This one is a worm drive as well, but at least they included a video of it being used.
CNC 4th Axis Rotary Table (100mm / 4 inch)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8xX7ZDABF0
You do make a good point. From what I've read having a belt system always improves resolution since a stepper motor is limited to the number of teeths it has. Even though this one has a NEMA 34, it...
Unfortunately I'm using 2.5" dowels, so it's a bit too big for their chuck. I'm looking at this instead:
CNC Router Rotational Rotary Axis A 4th Axis 3 Jaw Tailstock Nema34 Steel Frame | eBay
So if I understand this correctly, and I'm looking to crank out a low production run of engraved wooden cylinders, the specs that would let me increase the speed and have good resolution are:
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Hmmm... I'm seriously considering one of these now. I just don't know where I'd put it and how I'd power it. My apartment's circuits only handle 1000-1500w on each breaker and we trip it quite...
Thanks, that's fantastic to hear.
Is there a particular reason you got the 2200w model? From the looks of it, the 800/1500/2200 all use the same gantry and structural stuff, with the motor being...
That's good to know!
On a scale from 1-10 for the level of technical expertise this requires, with 1 being a complete newbie and 10 being a seasoned machinist, where does this machine sit? I've...
Do you think the rotary tool would be good enough for wood? Or if there is an after-market part that you can purchase and install?