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OUtstanding ok you got me, where do i place my order ;)

Just posting a message so i remember to come back and keep on eye on this thread, nice work!

As a newbie myself this is how "i" choose a bit based on research on here i've been using ballnose for finishing and endmill for milling/profiling.

As far as diameter the bigger the better (speed...

Been playing around with my router today or more specifically the stepper drivers. I've been using a switched mode power supply from maplin (uk) here's the link
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Hi i have the same drivers out of interest what is the value you are getting on the test points?

When i set mine up for the first time i'm not sure why but i was getting a value of 0 but turning...

I set them up as series from the off as that was what was recommended with the (stepmasterNC) drivers. I have/am considering trying parallel but for now although it's not as fast as i would like it's...

I haven't installed the limit switches yet so can't comment there but after adjustment and tuning, the best i can reliably achieve (assuming my mm to inches is accurate about 635mm) is around the...

Good looking build there. I'm jealous of the fully supported rails!

I had the same reservations as you with the z axis configuration. In the end the bearing blocks i used made my mind up for me...

Agreed looks like a nice little unit not available on this side of the pond though

Also, one other small tip..

I had some serious fiddling todo to get the axis parallel to each other and i think it would have made it easier if i hadnt attached the gantry to the base until the...

Be interested to see that ( i think i understand what you mean ) on the z axis i just cut the two support members clamped them together and drilled 2 16mm holes through both pieces and the alignment...

Putting aside waiting for parts it probably only took 4-5 working days to build the whole thing so you should be good!

I'm really impressed with it so far. there are a few things though. firstly i built from the metric plans which may have changed but i noticed a few ommisions in required measurements that i had to...

Yes, as i mentioned i only went with emc due to price (free). The way i see it you need three piece's of software...

1. The cad tool (for the part design)
2. The cam tool (to specify material...

Heres the first couple of jobs i ran. Both fairly simple while i get the hang of the software. The first is a three layer sign cut out of an offcut of pine i had to hand and the second is cut from...

I can recommend the rockcliff router if you want something simple to build with limited tools. Theres a couple of threads about them here one is mine.

Hi Glen,

Cheers for the kudos. You will be happy with the marchant dice kit. did you consider the supported rails? I'm pretty sure mine will be accurate enough for hobby purposes but if i was...

Thanks for the reply, does seem to make sense the only reason it came up was i was planning my first cutting job to be leveling the spoilboard on the bed but obviously you cant level it if the travel...

Just been setting up my x axis and somethings just occured to me, the plans say the x rods are 700mm long and the bed is 330mm. so for the bed to traverse from end to end under the cutter it needs to...

Sorry forgot the second question. The working envelope is about 13"x13"x5" (ish) you can scale the machine where required although i personally wouldnt go much bigger with unsupported rails.

Yes the plans are really simple to build (designed to be buildable with basic tools) ....

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Hi All,

Here's some new pictures of recent progress/changes..

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Here are the new motor mounts as i broke the epoxy joints between the aluminium motor mount parts. I rebuilt them out...

I've just finished my rockcliff well 2 axis anyway and with 260oz steppers i cant get anywhere near 60 inches per minute without the motors stalling. I am using acme thread instead of threaded rod...

Wasn't sure about the humming noise from the steppers but took the leap of faith and plugged in the pc anyway and it lives! The z and y axis are now moving i've done some motor tuning and the maximum...

I've put together all the cabling today. Question? if i give the driver board power with no printer cable attached just the y axis motor i get a hissing noise noise from the motor and it locks tight....

I'll by putting together the electronics and soldering all the connectors to there cables etc today so should hopefully be cutting near the end of the week.

I'll get some videos of the first cuts...

Ah ok, well as im pretty sure my wife won't read this. Way to much...

bearings,pillow blocks, rails,couplers,leadscrews 310
MDF about £15
Aluminium for bits i had to make around £15
Drivers £83...

Sorry not sure i understand your question?

Driver board arrived today post marked friday. also says delivery paid £1.27 thats an expensive box!

Haven't wired it up yet but just noticed the board is physically bowed looks like it happened...

Thanks sanjiv,

As i mentioned the stepper drivers arrived today so i'll post another update soon with the next stage of progress, i'll also add some thoughts on where i went wrong etc in the mean...