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I doubt it, you wouldn't want to be cutting out that far all the time of course, but once in while shouldn't cause any problems. The table is still very secure out that far, with no noticeable play....

Not many people ask for more X on this mill, but here is a simple mod that nets an additional 2.2 inches, depending on your gib screw location to start. Total X travel is now just over 21-1/4".
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Truckeic,

I am using an old flashcut system, so am unfamiliar with how Mach3 does things.

A quick google pulled up the following thread, which might help:...

Thanks Guys, this is correct. I put in 5.08TPI (5mm pitch) and this works. They are actually still a bit off, 5.08 is about .001" per inch short, 5.086 gets me to within .0005" over 3" of travel.
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I have converted a G0704 to CNC. I bought the mill and all mechanical components off Panjo.com, the guy had followed Hoss's plans but never bought the electronics. I was told, and can only assume,...

Hi all,

I am no stranger to building and mechanical design, but a complete noob to cnc. Hope to learn alot. Have been reading here for a while and finally got fed up with the tiny pictures, so...