[Halfnutz]

Well I finally feel like Ive got a decent start. I spent the weekend and this afternoon finishing up the Z axis, so now all thats left is the X and Y screws, and a control system. It has been fun, but dont let anyone fool you, this type of machine takes a lot of patience and hard work. I have pics of the whole build to date, I will add them as I have time. Here is how it sits at this point.

Footprint 25x38
Travel 22x32
Z axis has full 8 inches of travel and can be set for full 8 inches of clearance.

Total Cost:

Linear guides THK SR15TB 2 sets X&Y axis ebay 120.00
Linear guides THK HSR15VM & 4 cars Z axis ebay 25.00
2 50 inch rolled ballscrews w/ double preload nuts 200.00
1 12 inch Kirk screw w/ acetal nut Z axis 25.00
3 Centent CNO 162 drives (like gecko, but better) 180.00
45 v 8A, & 12 5A Power supply 35.00
3 nema 23 Slo Syn steppers 50.00
Aluminum 100.00

Total so far $ 750.00