Starting a new build since my 18x18 Tormach Build worked out so well. Looking for something with less travel, but more rigidity.

The first part is the base. A 0.625" slab of precision ground Aluminum. Was debating on Steel for all three plates, but this plate would be too cumbersome to deal with as steel. It will be buried in concrete anyway... so whats done is done.

I had 2 notches milled out to butt the rails against to have as proper alignment as I can with used rails:



Rail up against the side. used a through punch to mark the aluminum for drilling.


The Tormach build took me over TWO YEARS to make. This one should take FAR less time.