Starting a thread to document my build of my RF45 Clone machine that will eventually have a full enclosure including a stainless chip pan and stainless way covers, coolant, and some kind of a tool change system.

This is my only mill so ive been assembling and diassembling it for milling and test fitting. The ballscrews for X & Y are 5/8" (SFU1605) and the Z will be 3/4" (SFU2005). These were purchased straight from china. Im using gecko 201 drivers

The machine im working with:


Parts starting to come in. All parts in this picture from Keling. 1200oz in steppers for X and Y and 2830 oz in for the Z. Beastly


Electronics Enclosure


More electronics. Also, touchscreen monitor


Starting to mount the electronics on the cabinet board


X&Y Ballscrews and Mounts


Building Ballnut Mounts


Finished X ballnut mount


Finished ballnuts mounts and adapters plate. I plan to make nicer versions once the machine is CNC'd


Screws mocked up. Nice factory hole misalignment