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Bob,

Using the soft limits should work just fine. The z limit is just a stop for me. Your little baby is really looking good. Keep us updated.

Will

Good job Bob,

Nothing better than starting to cut. Your machine looks great and your going to really like it. Keep working on a z limit switch, I would be lost without mine. Make's setup so much...

Like Dave,

Hope all is ok

Will

Bob,

Good to see your back at it. See a few similar things in your build as mine. Hope I gave you a few ideas. It's great to learn from others. Thank's Dave. Keep at it and soon you will have...

Bob,
That looks like controlls for a space ship. Hope all goes well when you fire it up. My machine has been going well.

Will

Hi Bob,

Like Dave have not been getting updates but it still is looking good. Your putting a lot od design and hours of work in your controll box. Should be good when finished.

My backlash...

Bob,

Your build still looking good. Things always change when you start building.

The problems I had was too much backlash. The new screw and nut seam to have made it better. Will let you know...

Bob,

First off your build is looking great. Like Dave said I like your frame. The 80/20 or similar is the way to go. Cost high but time saved is price LESS. So far the location for my limits is...

Bob

Been taking it all in from afar. So nice and a true learning experience that we all have different ideas on how to make it work. Yes we are the R & D for XYZ. Keep up the good work. Your...

Good morning Bob,

Just checked the gantry and it seamed tight. I did snug it up just a bit to see if it makes any difference.

As far as the RP. I wish the screw on the gantry was RP. When you...

Bob,

Something I will check again but sure it was tight. Had no movement when I tried to move the gantry supports. It's been some time but something I'll check out in the morning. Been thinking...

I have to agree with Dave. The wait is hard but I did get my unit at the end of 12 weeks. My unit is going well so far, still fine tuning and learning as I go. For the money it is well worth it. For...

Bob,

On my unit I did not have to make any adjustments to the two vertical supports. My unit was tight, could not find any movement but maybe something to check in the future. The gear boxes were...

Hi Tom,

What you got is all we got. XYZ is not good with details at first but if you do order ask for a drawing of the machine as that will give you a better idea of what your getting. I don't...

Bob,
Also check the position of the gear boxes. You can tell from how they had them installed at the factory. I know on mine they sanded one edge to get it in.

Bob,

It took a little work but was not that hard. Did loosen up the 4 screws and backed off the driver screws.

Dave,

I wish the bracket would be alum but I can't machine or has a sort to get...

After more design and fine tuning I changed the block to better suite the new changes I made. The block now has longer ears in order to take advantage of the adjustment screws for easier placement. I...

Thanks Bob and Dave,

It seams we all learn more each day even by not cutting but just looking at the machine. Keep asking questions Bob and if I don't know the answer i'm sure Dave will have an...

Dave,

What I had to do was move one of the stepper motors (gear box) on (our) Y axis. I losened up the 4 screws and drove the set screw to push the gantry the direction I needed. I hope I have it...

After cutting just small items it was time I made a bigger clamping jig for my cnc. After having it almost complete I found out my machine was not square. My X to Y axis was off by 1/8" or more....

Bob,

Hope your feeling better now. Yes it is that time of the year. Build looking good.

Will

Bob

Your build is looking good and it will be cutting before the snow fies in FA I hope.

Yes when you get enough different people trying to make the same thing you come up with many different...

Bob

You will not be disapointed with the casters. As of now I have only the front two down and the machine does not move. For me it was money well spent. The best part I can still move the cnc...

Thank's Bob

The walnut is Burl peices glued together. As you can see the machine does work, but I'm sure will need more fine tuning.

Your build is looking good. Keep us posted. This is now the...

Been cutting and last week did several hours without any problems. Hope do do much more after next week as I'm getting ready for a show and will have more time after that. The picture is of the first...

Bob,

Good start. I'm like you and had never used the 8020 but so glad i did. The frame went together well after I figured out how to do it and undoing a few steps. It is strong and makes for a...

Bob,

Great news, now the fun and hard part starts. I really like my machine so far so hope your wait will be worth it also..............

Will

Bob,

What can I say............ I would be very upset. So far my machine is good but not really cutting much yet. Still have a few things to do on it and learning Mach. I would demand a contact...

Thanks Jerry,

It's nice to have an expert here and share their
professional opinion with us that are still learning and dealing with building a machine.

I'm pleased with my top now and can...

Dave,

No I cannot measure and can barely feel anything. It looks even all the way around if you turn at 90 deg angles. The light also affects how it looks. I think for what I do it's very good....