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I am not sure why I find that so cool, or what that says about me...

Where is the screwdriver?

Awsome, cant wait until the next post, wonder what he's up to.

DC

I allready have the screws so I am kinda stuck for the meantime...

I will be going for the 2 motors on the X.

I was looking at this spindle
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Awsome, progress...

I like that kit from Kelling, simple...

Should I run both x axis screws off 1 motor with the belt drive or get a 4th motor and run them independant?

Looking at pulleys...

I do have the screws at present. Got them with end bearings and motor mounts, 1/4" ends for coupling.

So, with the pulleys I would want to step down like 4 to 1 giving me the equivilant of a...

OK, Beer, check...

I didn't even think of doing a belt drive on this. I like the concept, could allow the use of 1 motor on the X axis. Couple questions though. Would it be better to get bigger...

Hello all,
One more thread about which stepper package to get...

OK, I am building a machine that I am going to upgrade a bit as time passes.

Initially I will running 2, 4' 1/2-10 acme...

I thought the video was cool. A little scary seeing the guys pouring the metal in not but a t-shirt and safety glasses though. Thanks for sharing.

DC

Hello all,
I made my first pour today, DAMN do I ever feel manly...

I started putting my smelter together a few months ago. I did some research on the net and decided to go with a charcoal...

OK then, Try this one...

https://tech.thk.com/en/products/pdfs/500-1E1_01-B062.pdf

Looks like more specific measurements.

DC

Howdy,

This link will take you to a pdf that shows the HSR rail profile, page 2.

https://tech.thk.com/en/products/pdf/500-1E1_01-B082.pdf#xml=https://tech.thk.com/en/products/pagelink/uv2.txt
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Right now I am in the process of putting together a gantry router settup and a small charcoal forge. I will try to start the build log on the router here in the next couple days. Most of the parts...

Hello,
Getting ready to start my first build and was wondering if there is anyone in the Richmond, VA area doing hobby cnc. Very interested in seeing a working setup and picking brains 1 on 1...
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Darroll,

I am also just getting started. I live in the Richmond area and would be interested in perhaps making the trip check out your project. PM me and we can work out a time/date.

DC

I needed to do something similar once to a piece of palstic. I got a pipe nipple from the hardware store and cut slots with my chop saw through the threads. Made a makeshift tap that worked pretty...

Hello all,
I have been lurking around for a while and decided it was time to actually DO somthing, so here I am. I have a couple projects in the works including a small charcoal foundry and a...

Hello all,
I finally went off the deep end and ordered the parts to build my first machine.

The plan is a gantry style machine made of aluminum (80/20 and plate) with
46" of x axis travel, 2 ...