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One servo motor bracket done . Just need to adjust spacing for motor. Belt is not straight yet but close. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200209/c8d07b79b34235a24e78bff5a7bceede.jpg

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I have done some more work to my machine. Have had a troublesome couple of years. Hopefully things are going back on track. I have purchased 400 watt servo motors and drive for x and y. With 2 to 1...

Thanks mactec54. Will get alpha smart drives then.

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HELLO Everyone. I purchased a charter oaks 12z mill a few years ago and have been getting it ready to cnc. I have purchased 400 watt servos and drives for the machines X AND Y AXIS . Purchased ...

Nice work. Very clean.

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Look like things are going well. Nice work so far keep us updated.

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There is a few things that can cause this .misalignment in ballnut mount or bearing alignment at motor side not adjust right. Try shining ball nut mount in various spots to get rid of your ...

750 watts for z axis should do just fine.

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We want pictures . Keep us informed. My project is on standby. Lack of funds.

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If it is truly counter weighted it will move up and down with the touch of a finger. Meaning the counter weight is the same as the head . But if you just did the weight less than the head you still...

Lost a little x travel haven't checked to see how much yet. But won't be a lot. Since left side of table will be used for third axis eventually I'm not real worried. Table is real smooth. I'm very...

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[QUOTE=gearhead406;2202064]I finally found some time to work on my mill. I put 4 bearing blocks under y axis and six under x axis because of all the canter levering of the table.

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I finally found some time to work on my mill. I put 4 bearing blocks under y axis and 6 under x axis.Tapatalk Cloud - Downlaoad File 20180727_164147.mp4

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Getting so close . Can't wait to see some chips and what kind of rapids it can do safely.

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CS900 is doing a similar build he is further along than I am. His build is very nice and has some good ideas.

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If you use bearing blocks without flanges you will not have to use spacers or cut off dove tails. With the spacers you will lose alot of z height . But if you do want to use spacers ,I would go...

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brand of encoder your using or model number. Had the same idea for mine just wasn't sure what to purchase. Thanks.

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Your project seems to be going very well. Nice work CS900.

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Supply and demand

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That is what I did with mine . But I'm no Pro.

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Looks like everything is coming together. Good luck.

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How much longer did you make y rails. I'm doing same thing. Thinking of making a rack on back of table for tool changer so need some extra room. Everything is looking real good so far.

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Soon I have done some work and rethinking things. So might be whil

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I do have a build thread and you commented on it. Labeled 12z mill cnc conversion with linear rails.

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Nice work . You are a little ahead of me on progress .I have not posted on my machine lately. But not far off. Your project is looking very good. Nicely thought out.


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Off topic . Did you pick this thing up for a song and dance? Looks like it will be worth all the headaches so far.

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I like it so far. Nice. Going this route with the spindle myself.But have not purchased yet.

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Chapter Oak Automation nt 30 spindle could be converted over to be with a little work.

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