[Claude Boudreau]

My shop is so small and a real vertical panel saw too expensive for me.So i m trying to build my own.
Anyone with a not too expensive way of moving the carriage by typing the value on a DRO?
I have my home made 3 axis cnc router near by.
It s using Mach 3 and gecko 540 with a spare driver, I also got a spare xylotec 425 oz in stepper from my first build.
Any input and ideas are welcome...my budget is tight

thanks

[rowbare]

Check this out. It looks like it might do a good job for occasional use:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y60q6U7NjTQ

bob

[ger21]

Why do you need to motorize your saw. It's easy to build a manual DIY panel saw. Even most industrial panel saws are manually operated.

[louieatienza]

Get a track saw... better dust collection, compact, no need for another fixed tool taking up floor space.