I bought the bare bones CNC "Kit" from Gatton (basically just wood parts) https://www.davegatton.com/ and the instructions are a bit limited beyond building the physical frame.
First
the Gatton Plans recommend the dumpstercnc.com "Gatton CNC Kit" for the Leadnuts: 1/2"-10 ACME 5 Star, Flanges: .980 Cutdown flange with (2) .173" dia clearance holes, Couplers: 1/2"-10 ACME 5 Start (2 turns per inch),
Gatton CNC Anti-backlash Kit. I am checking to see if a better kit is recommended
($150-300)
Second
I would like a few good recommendations on controller kits (complete)
(under $1,000)
fyi..
This is 100% a hobby for me and I am looking to just learn on this build and see if I like it. I am also Checking to see what size everyone recommends as far as the bed dimensions, would I be far to limited with a 4'x4' or should I go to 4' x 6'?