hello everyone. this will be my build log , and from time to time ill look upon you guys for help and suggestions.


the mill will be built from steel. thk linear ways and ground ball screws (all from ebay)

iv started on the Y axis. thk 25 linear rails , and a ground ball screw 14-5 pitch

here are a few pictures.






the base has been machined all around and will be flat ground when i get it over to my friends grinder. one side of the base has a ridge/rail machined into it and will become the master ala 5 bears


for steppers i was thinking direct drive from

http://kelinginc.net/CNCNEMA23G540Package.html

G540 3 axis package (One G540 + Three
KL23H284-35-4B (1/4” Dual shaft with a flat) 387 oz-in + one KL-350-
48 48V/7.3A 115V /230V power supply: $494.95


please feel free to add comments or suggestions