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Lee Way, can you post pictures of your enclosure? (or a link to pics if you already have?)

Thanks!

NS

I just bought a sheet of 18 gauge stainless and built a 27x44 inch pan (1.5" high walls) that is going to be the basis for my enclosure. I've still got to build the work-bench to go under it, but...

Bringing this thread back to life after a 3 year pause....

After fixing the kitchen up, we sold the house and moved. Then I went back to a ship (and off to sea again) and came ashore this past...

Look at the Taig CNC?

So, the dimensions of the enclosure are basically 27" deep and 46" wide, is that right?

What is the height? About 30" for the enclosure?

I'm getting close to the point that I'll be finally...

Hi Winegummo,

You revived a thread from WAAAY Back....and you helped remind me that I need to clear the space in my shop (and schedule) to setup the mill that's still sitting new in the boxes.
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Iassaf,

What part of Canada are you in? I'm on the east coast.

NS

Oh, as an aside, I was in a shop the other day to pick up some electronics stuff, and picked up a spool of AWG-22 4 strand shielded cable....is that suitable for use on a Taig?

NS

Well,

I'm home (safe!) have had some quality time with the family, and am now arms deep in refurbing the kitchen. UGH. Wife planned it....alas, it's not so well planned....so despite the boxes...

Well,

A couple weeks out from home (tail end of the deployment) and I've just placed the order for my Mill.

A 2019 CR-ER with the 1040 ER Collet Set.

It should be ready for me when I get...

Well,

Application will be for the most part mild steel or aluminium.

The first project planned is going to be Aluminium, just to get the hang of things.

Good to hear that I'm kind of...

Well,

As a followup, I purchased a controller and steppers from Keling, includnig bits from the following package:

One G540 + Three NEMA23 KL23H2100-35-4B (1/4" Dual shaft with a flat) 381...

AM,

I have a RF-31 manual mill, and don't currently have space for another machine of that size.

The available options for a G0704 machine here in Canada are from Busy Bee with MT3 tooling (NOT...

Cameraguy,

That's a VERY compelling discussion point/distinction.

I've been reading about the X2 modification threads, and there's a lot of talking about bracing the main column, replacing...

I'm tagged into this for interest....I share your interests in projects, I'm a shooter-type person who does some firearms related projects.

I'm currently deployed overseas, returning in the fall,...

Well,

Here I am, a couple of months further on in my deployment, and on the "home stretch" (almost) with less than two months left on station.

I want to thank you guys for your input on this,...

I've snagged a download of Mach3, along with the manaul and have been mucking about with that a bit.

:-)

As an electronics tech, I can write it off as some "on watch training" for control...

Well,

I just ordered the first piece of my machine build. I'm going to be building an X2, but for now, since I'm deployed, I'm starting with just the motors and controller.

I ordered a Gecko...

Thanks guys,

I'm looking at probably getting an X2L and building on with the CNC Fusion kit.

Brad

Some good points here guys.

I'm looking at the build threads and see that generally no-one place sells all the bits you need, so I'd have to buy stuff from 3-4 suppliers to get a working machine,...

Matt,

To the good, I'm not in a big rush to go out and buy all the bits to do this over the next week or two....if you look at my username (NavyShooter), you could take an (accurate) guess that...

Hi Matt,

You've got me thinking now.

I'm in the Halifax area, and there is a King dealer in the area, so this bears some thinking for me.

I like the larger table size and work area, it's...

Yeah,

I did a better look at it through wider eyes (with a bit more sleep) and have will concur with some of the negativity....it's had a bit of work put into it, but I spent some time at Hoss'...

Sorry to revive a long silent post, but I'm new and figured I'd jump in :-)

Interestingly, even in Canada, it is legal to build your own firearm for your own use.

I built a Semi-auto only...

Can someone sticky this thread? It seems worth having near the top???

Thanks Error,

I'm kicking my butt, I was hands on a HF X2 when I was in the US last fall and didn't bring it home with me.

*shrug*

I don't think they ship either.

Error404,

I'm intent on following the same path as you, and am doing my reading and research before buying/building.

Good to see an out of the box conversion that mostly works.

I'm looking...

Joe,

I'm going to be heading down a similar road I think, though I only wish I could buy an X2 for $299....the cheapest I seem to be able to find an R8 model for in Canada is $799.

Plus tax.
...

Michael,

I'm up for the mids and reading away on your build thread....the joys of being awake from Midnight to 7 AM with all my equipment operational and nothing to do....

:-)

Brad

GeckodiverG540 4 axis kit (one G540 + Four NEMA 23
KL23H2100-35-4B( 1/4” Dual shaft with a flat) 381 oz-in + one
KL-600-48 48V/ 12.5A 115V /230V
power supply): $574.95

This kit?

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