Looks amazing! Have you thought about trying a v-carve inlay? I've seen some pretty intricate designs with that method.
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Looks amazing! Have you thought about trying a v-carve inlay? I've seen some pretty intricate designs with that method.
Thanks for sharing wmgeorge! Glad to hear a few people are having good luck without too many troubles. Sure looks like a great machine at a great price.
Great looking build! I'm currently looking at either a 4x4 or 4x8 Saturn 2, just curious how you like the machine a few years in?
Hi dovetail, I've read some of your build threads over on the Joe's forum, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm curious, what were some of the difficult parts of getting the Saturn up and running?...
Looks Fantastic!! Thanks for the update!! Excited to see the rest when you get to it!
Sounds great, keep us updated as you have time! Very intrigued by this machine. I have no idea what heat stress relieving costs, I guess I need to make some calls! Love the laser cut design. And...
any updates on this great looking machine?
Great to see progress! Watching with interest. I'm going to call some local machine shops to see about just milling surfaces as well rather than doing epoxy. We'll see how big my local guys can...
Do you need a VFD for the spindle?
Looks Great! I'm excited to follow along! Thanks for your detailed posts and pictures!
Ya I'll definitely keep them in mind! I was thinking that it would make sense to build my frame and gantry before deciding on which steppers, but I guess i should decide before I actually mount the...
Excellent build thread! I'm very excited to see your next one! I too have been reading Fluxion's steel build thread and think that is the route I will go (I'm in Canada and have a decently stocked...
Great thread, I'm also looking to emulate this design. Any updates on how it went?
Wow, I just found this thread and was blown away by the analysis. Good work David! Do you have any general conclusions from your tests? Did you ever try any cases with the z-rails on the z car? ...
Hi! I'm just little south of you in the Lethbridge area, fun to see a build in the area. curious where you got your 80/20 from? Also how dud it all turn out? any updates?