Hi all ,
I'm fairly new to this site and reading some of the intresting projects I got the bug and started building my first machine . I have some questions for you guys
I bought 6' of Acme 1/2-10 lead screw, but machining it I noticed the metal is VERY soft , Should I use it like this ?
I mainly want the machine to cut foam (lost foam casting) and maybe some wood what size stepper motors should I buy ? and where is a good place to buy them ?
If you guys see anywhere that may be making a mistake I would really apreciate your advise
Thanks
Frank Martin
Here are some pictures of my progress I hope to end up with a cutting area of 12" X12" X 2.5"