Hi All - I picked up Matts blue bits and started organising some small parts. Still have to detail the saddle! The small bits take up a lot of time. But I think we are close to over the hump... I made studs for the spindle plate and thread locked them in. I prefer this so I know the threads are at maximum engagement and don't run the risk of jacking the adaptor plate... I use the adaptor plate so the spindle clamp can be removed without upsetting the Z axis plate for moding or tramming. This area gets a bit crowded with nuts bolts, support bearings, rails etc.... Next hurdle for Matt is the electronics this Monday. Peter