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After installing a new video card driver for my Win10 Dell desktop the problem still exists.
Loaded the TurboCad and Cam on my 1 year old Lenovo notebook and it worked right off without any...

I have an older copy of TurboCad V21 that does everything in cad that I need. I also use CamBam for generating Gcode for my Linux based CNC machine. Wanted to have an all in one application that...

I am in AZ but the picture of the plane is from the designer Dan Savage.
The picture is what I would like mine to look like when finished.
I think Dan is in California.

Now that the machine has been tested and I know what it can do, it is time to cut some RC Plane Parts.
5 sheets of 1/8 and 1/16 birch ply for a new F4 Phantom using a 90mm fan.

The results are in. She cuts aluminum.
Only taking about .032" per pass so we make a lot of fine swarf.
Running about 6" per minute for the aluminum.
The center dimension of 1" wide for the...

Here are the final pics for the 4 month project.
Tested on a small rectangle using LinuxCNC.

More testing to do but so far it works as expected.
After I get the machine all tested we will cut...

Progress on the bed supports, Levelers and Z axis.

Indeed she came out pretty good. Hope it machines as well.

Cheers, JR

Getting a bit closer to applying some power. Here is a pic of both the x and y axis mechanicals.
Ready to complete the z.

A few more pics. Made the Y axis anti-backlash mount and all of the lead screw bearing blocks and spacers.
Squared up and secured the Y axis.

Now, on to the X axis.

and yes I have been working...

Cross bolts and 1/4" aluminum angle to attach the bottom of the Gantry to the Gantry sides.
Cross bolts are 5/8 steel, drilled and tapped 1/4-20.
Added "Y" axis bearings,rails and 8020 rails to the...

For lead screws I am just using standard 1/2 - 10 ACME. I do have anti backlash nuts for them.
I was not interested in speed yet, just stability. I can always convert to one of the multi-start ...

A little test assembly for the Gantry

After reading many builds I assembled most of the parts/supplies that I would need to build my machine.
I had seen the all 8020 machines and all MDF machines as well as some machined aluminum with...

Thank you. The adjustable mounting for the added rail support is on my list.
I think I should go with the G723 400 oz in motors from Gecko.

If I use the 5 start ACME lead screw will it load the...

Jpike, I really like your support for the X rails. I was going to modify my plans for the JGRO and mount the pipe rails for the X axis directly on the base but that left the gantry unstable. Your...