Originally Posted by
Geordie1996
Your probably right with that haha, I do have a tendency to overcomplicate things sometimes. I think going back to your post of putting the two rails on the same side will greatly simplify things, and allow me to focus on getting a solid frame and z plate mount set up before moving on. Thinking about it more putting the bearings on the same side will only move the head out another 30mm, and it would also provide support closer to the spindle. Having this weight slightly further out with such a large gantry member (200 x 200 x 6) probably wouldn't effect it too much. Glad I came on here as there's lots of good advice from people that have already been through designing and making.
With regards to spacing would it be better attaching another member (such as a 100 x 100mm) on top of the existing gantry beam to increase the X rail spacing (increase from approx 175mm spacing to 275mm).
Thanks john