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  1. #1
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    Newb starting new build

    Hi all,
    Just wanted to throw a few lines out and post some pics. Im starting a build of a CNC router. Today i got the bed build, cut out the sides for the gantry and temporarily mounted the rails. Im not going off of any plans. Just kind of making it up as i go. Its about 3'x3' with about 2' tall gantry with a 4" offset. Ill post more pics as i go along, but in the mean time i welcome any constructive criticism/ ideas.

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    Nice start how are you planing on doing the gantry..

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    as far as what? I plan on using skate bearings and a lead screw for the movement if thats not what you were asking just let me know and ill fill you in best i can. its a design in process lol

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    Thanks that was what I was asking.

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    i will be finishing up the gantrty today and plan to have it rolling(without the drive screw) ill post more pics later

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    Is that particle board you are using for your gantry uprights?

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    yes but those are just some templates i made with some spare material. Will be going back with mdf.

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    Ok so ii worked a little on the roller system in between football games. Wanted to Get the whole gantry up and rolling but what can i say. There were some good games on. Anyways here is what i worked out for the rollers. this is what will sit on top the rail and i plan to build the same thing that will be adjustable to kind of sandwich the rail. Let me know what you think.


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