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We did get our limit switches working and each one is on a pin of it's own. We chose not to run them in series, and after some diddling we did manage to get them to work.

We got our new stepper...

Since we finally found our Y axis issue and wasted a couple of weeks, we are still moving forward,,, this puppy will not win and seems to be testing us in the finest fashion. During that period we...

Well I did get some more done but the work schedule pretty hairy right now, and Scott working opposite to me. This is his last week for a couple of months, he goes on days,,,, so we should be much...

Thanks Joe, a fan it is, :)

Scott finished the control box tonight and we will be wiring the motors tomorrow. With any luck we should be able to get it to move,,,, :) :)

The heat sink will...

Hi Snipe

Scott always says ask a specific question "Is there a physical switch for home? or is it all software controlled?"

I thought the colour matched my lawnmower :) :)

Thanks
John

Hi Joe and thanks for the caution. I have left the bottoms open and there is 1/2" around the motor, my question is "would that give it enough air?"

I have posted two photos of the gaurds. I could...

Well I guess it is about time I bring you up to date on our build. It has been quite an adventure getting to the point we are now.

We are in the process of buildind the CNChobby kit and coming...

We have not posted for a few days and thought we would bring this build up to date.

With the full time job taking a lot of my time and Scott on nights for the last month, it has been trying, to...

Hi gryphin

The leg ststem as it stands is quite sturdy"IF" we had no movement. I am personally going to reinforce it With braces, as well I am in the process of installing wheels for the movement...

CanSir

I wanted Joes main body to shine through and the colors are a favorite of mine for quite awhile, I will post a photo of my first thickness sander I built a couple of years ago....... OH my...

Today was a great day, my acme rod came, I got the puppy together, with help from my shop buddy Scott. Actually things went together with very few snags and the progress can be seen. Scott and I...

I did manage to put my gantry assembly together today as well started the table and shelving unit under the router. I had very liitle trouble and it came together without a snag. I have a few photos...

Richviper, may I ask the cost of the rod and nuts. Brofasco does not have a web site but do have a phone number. Do you have any more information on them, email etc.

Thanks
John

Well another set back and a learning experience.

The slide bearings I did were not acurate enough and had to redo the steel ones with aluminum. The way the steel rounded at the 90 's made it very...

CanSir

We are using what Joe originally stated in his plans 1 start. Hopefully with the 2 nut system this will work well enough for now. We could not waste any more time or energy on this problem...

Acme rod, failure to communicate.

I wait 2 weeks for my acme rod and nuts from Fastnel and find they ordered single start and I need 2 start acme. They now tell me they do not carry 2 start. I...

We have finally finished all the pipes, we still need a little bit of 3/4" rod but that we will clean by hand.

Our Acme and nuts are on back order and should be in the beginning of next week. Why...

Here are a few picks of our build, it seems a lot of labour and slow progress.I pick up our acme rod and nuts today, so should be ready to put the bed and gantry together.

Have a great day, and...

Thanks Joe "Too" and thanks for the offer of help, I am sure somewhere my son and I will get into a dead lock, on how to solve a problem, and will be sure to post our question. It is always good to...

I received the Joe 2006 kit today. This has been in the works for a awhile and my son and I are looking forward to the build.

Before I start this build I would like to thank Joe for all his help...

Techo only has 1/2" 10 start rod. I have not heard this being used in any builds. Their quote seems low for the rod.

Can the 10 start be used and does it create other problems I may not be aware...

Bob
Bobf
I did send a message and will see what comes back. Your site led me to this url to follow....

Jmtwo
I have been leaning towards 5 start. I believe you can get a much more acurate cut with much less lead time.

I am by no way versed in the CNC world but I am learning with each person I...

Every opinion has it's worth! :)
I could see big dollars flying out the window and I like yourself try to find a compromise. Thanks for the input.
John

Try this it seems to explain quite well.
http://www.nookindustries.com/acme/AcmeGlossary.cfm

John

Thanks for your help and direction, I will look at it.
John :)

Try here http://www.roton.com/acme-lead-screws-nuts.aspx?line=Acme#3
http://www.pic-design.com/PICSmartCAT/pdfcat/section_3.pdf

Hope this leads you in the right direction and...

No confusion on your part but definitely a lack of communication on ours! :)

Being new in this paticular field I am sure to make many more errors but always ready to learn from others or by my own...

Joe

I hope you do not have cheaper prices than yourself! :)

It was my son Scott that ordered through you, it is a joint project between the two of us. I am looking forward to getting your...

[quote=kevperro;430652]I ordered Joe's kit last year and just now getting around to actually getting it built. I'm building pretty much stock using all the original parts. This is my first...