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Take a look at the pictures on the two web sites. And keep in mind the parts were made with Milling & Lathes.

http://www.modelengineeringsoc.com/

http://www.cabinfeverexpo.com/Pictures.html

I have own and used my Sherline 5400 Deluxe for over 10 years.
Back then when i purchase it my Mill machine options were very limited.
Yes it has ben used to make some nice small parts & other...

Watch the videos i posted on selecting Steppers it might help you.
Thats only if you need it.
Just tried to help.

Hi Mariss Freimanis
Its not in-oz 960. Just 960 oz. of torque.
Yes your right in your example. Nema 34 Steppers are used a lot on mills of that size. But if your building a Plasma cutter or wood...

I think you mean Steppers are good,cheaper,less hassle on small mills. And as you go larger use Servos for the power and speed. Since the Steppers crap out on larger mills. I don't know how many...

Try these also.
http://www.onlinemetalsupply.com/
http://www.asapsource.com/public/index.asp
http://www.metalexpress.net

I just purchase some metal from Speedy Metals;over 300 bucks later....

I agree best to use something that won't vibrate or transfer the resonant Freq. Like the Cast Iron.
The granite might be to hard and able to transfer the freq. Depending on what Freq. Yes the...

The way i will do mine when im feeling better. Is ball screw front center,Stepper motor mounted in the back of column. And use pulley/timing belt system.
And to protect ball screw i will use the...

You need to give information like; Speed/Feed, metal you are cutting ect.
With out knowing other info?
I would gess it won't solve your problem with vibration.

The small holes in the bottom were to let the coolant drain after you turn off the system. That way you would see mostly metal shavings in the tub.
And you could dump them easy. With out draining...

MY point was you want a dry air. Cold or not. If its dry air; things can't rust. And if he only use a side door to turn on & off the heater.
It would work. Ya if he is opening the garge door it...

Kalvin get 2" dials not 1 inch. As for imports it depends on each one you test.
Some good some bad. Best to buy local so you can try befor you buy.
If mail order? Just make sure you can return...

Thanks for posting. I have not ben able to do much of anything since June work injury.
Except move my mouse and hunt & peck my computer key board with my left hand & watch TV. I have alot of...

Kalvin bag idea sounds like the cheapest way to go.
I don't have the long cold winters. Its in the upper 70's F today.
So for me heating is not too expensive as it would be in colder States.
But...

I can relate with your pain. At work I fell & wipe out my right arm & sholder in June. If i did not grab on with my right hand & save my ass. I would have ben dead in June. I just learn another...

Yes is your answer. I allso feel it puts a more even load on the Dovetail part as it slides. Case in point mounting screw on one side. Gives more of an uneven side loading on the dovetail part. ...

This the same idea i came up with. Except on both ends of Acme or Ball screw are supported with Ball Bearings. Inside the Dovetail/Spindle Head you have room for a Anti Backlash system. And...

Never seen that befor. Something wrong inside the stepper motor?
Or is it just the Freq. Signal sent?

HI Hoss.
Seems to me that some people might have forgot that we do the mods for fun. My little mill/lathe project im working on you can't buy one.
Part of my project is extending out my X2 mill...

Not sure if this is listed some where on the Form?
But i thought i would share the info i found on the web. Since it might help. What steppers to use on your cnc mill or lathe build?
...

Hi tivoidethuong.
Very nicework. Alot of man hours.
So what are you thinking about using for a motor? Treadmill?
Belt drive or gear?

You have DC going to motor? Its just a matter of switching positive & neg. The large DC voltage can kill you. Understand?
From what i understand about computer controled speed controlers are they...

Due to your small space work shop. You should think about a lathe/mill. You will want a mill for your rc work. You can take a lathe/mill apart to get it upstairs. Less weight?
I have a Shurline...

Hoss2006 posted some videos from MIT. Watch them might be a good start.

Im responding since I read last post about putting two X3 tables together.
I have put two X2 tables together. And yes it was alot of milling. Most of the milling was new Dovetail milling. Im at...

Thats another way of what i mean in my last post. Thank You:)
But if you want a good hole use a Reamer.

S.Sharpe Did not know about that web site. Thanks!
As you can see they all work like my first post to you.

My 2 cents worth.
Mild steel is not that hard to work with.
There are many ways to drill or make a hole.
For holes 1/2 or smaller step up drilling might work and might not. What i mean is as your...

http://www.techno-isel.com/LMC/Products/AiNuts.htm

Some are like this. All work on friction force ether clamping down or side loads against the acme threads. Most go with ball screws for less...

Hi Daznc
Most people use NEMA23 425OZ eight wire. So it gives you the choice to wire it up Series or Paralle. If you want speed Paralle. If you want more torque Series. Something very important...