[peteeng]

Hi MD - What is light work for you? A gantry for that size machine is usually a bit bigger in dimensions (depth and height unless photo makes it look small). The Z looks very solid. The proof will be in the pudding Peter

[machinedude]

Hi MD - What is light work for you? A gantry for that size machine is usually a bit bigger in dimensions (depth and height unless photo makes it look small). The Z looks very solid. The proof will be in the pudding Peter

well i have a mini mill spindle already and for $25 worth of materials and some of my time that's what i planned on starting with. nothing fancy just looking for proof of concept at this point. able to cut mild steel and aluminum but not like a VMC. typical hobby style. the travels are more what i am after but not so much on the Z axis, there is a fine line between the sweat spot and too high with gantry machines like this. low profile work holding is what i am thinking. machines like this are best used on sheet and plate material. plus i have another build i am working on that is more VMC style. i built a ATC spindle for the most part for that and it has a BT 30 taper. that build i have servo motors for from DMM that i am using. this size machine will help a lot with that build no doubt and make my life easier sooner or later