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I increased the x-axis travel of my original machine and would like to offer my old x-travel hardware for sale and to see if there is any interest. I will sell as a kit. The kit includes:

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I am up and running and very happy with the design and the performance, so much so I am modifying what i have , increasing the x-axis travel about 11.5 inches. The initial build went well with only a...

Thanks for the followup. I did get it resolved. I contacted the company that supplied my motors and they were very helpful. The is a spot on the lower right hand corner of the motor tuning page in...

Thanks for the feedback. I realigned the whole assembly. Everything glides smoothly along the rails. Started reducing the acceleration without any good results. I even swapped motors to see if that...

Need some help guys. I finished my build and am having a problem with the Y-axis when running a project. It seems to lose its location during the run and messes up my project. I have checked all of...

Hi Folks,

I am well into my build for the machine and have completed most of the wood and aluminum parts. Just wondering about cutting the steel parts. I purchased a metal cutting band saw blade...

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I purchased my stepper motors for my build and I have a little problem. The motors I purchased have a 3/8" shaft. It looks like the 10 tooth timing pulleys that I can purchase from Small...

Am I missing something. I looks as if the instructions have a 4 axis Gecko kit. I need only 3, right? I am a newbie and about to purchase my motors and drive.

Hi Folks,

I need some direction for the spindle on my JGRO machine. I am 75% complete with the build, but am perplexed by what spindle I should use for the machine. I've searched the forum for...

Thank you all for your valuable input. I still have not decided which way to go on the leadscrew, but all of your input definitely helps. I can't wait unitl everything falls together. That's when I...

During my investigating on leadscrews for the JGRO router I am building, someone recommended going to Kerk Motion for my leadscrews. I believe a 3/4" dia was recommended. Does anyone out there agree,...

I know this has been asked before, but can someone tell me what router JGRO uses in his design the way it is drawn? I have a lot of parts cut and I am starting assembly, but could not nail down this...

Thanks Gerry,

I will check our Depot my next trip there.

Ron

I may do the same. I have been investigating stepper motors and power supplies that I may need. I am totally ignorant and am trying to learn. I did find a package on EBAY that included 3 stepper...

Thanks for the info. I will check out the Home Depot. With regards to the 1/4" MDF, the drawing foe detail 24 calls it out. I may substitute something else for it if I can't readily find it.

Thanks for responding. I've been cutting up and drillling and tapping 3/4" MDF. I have a ways to go. One problem I foresee is the availability of 1/2" and 1/4" MDF. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Hi All,

Just to let you know I am new to the post and have starting cutting MDF for JGRO's router. I am pretty good at woodworking, but will need a lot of help with the electronics, steppers, etc....