[eartaker]

So Have come to realize that I need more X and Y axis travel to cut some of the parts I need. I have been looking at Hoss's extensions but I am wondering is there another way, or would you guys suggest the same thing Hoss has done?

[hoss2006]

Asammons monster build would only run about $600 all together, just have to be patient waiting on the table from china.
Hoss

[eartaker]

WOAH thats a bit much lol. I was looking at the cost of the Z Axis as an extension and the Y axis from LMS, and looks like a more cost effective way to go. Do you have any problems with it?

[hoss2006]

No problems at all.
His is pretty huge but less work especially if you luck out like he did and get it all in one piece with screws.
I put together a cost list for my conversion, it's cheaper with more overall work area but more work.
Hoss

[Tallen]

Speaking of the X-Axis, search for aluminum drops on eBay (Fortal). Got all my pieces for $25 shipped and they were all really close in size to what I needed. If you have a CNC fusion kit, make sure you get two blocks to go inside of the LMS column since things mount a bit differently. It makes it a huge PITA but I am about 75% now. Oh that and make sure you don't grab the wrong drill bit for the tap size. Doh! One size up here I come.

[eartaker]

Well I did it, I ordered me a Y and Z axis to start the conversion. wish me luck lol

[hoss2006]

Who did you order from? Is the base in stock? I still need one.
Hoss

[port_huon]

Here's another X2 conversion that might suit.

[hoss2006]

Good catch, Rod started another conversion similar to that one since he sold the first one.
Still a work in progress I believe.
Would like to find those tables here in the US.
Hoss

[eartaker]

I ordered it from littlemachineshop.com, and they do have the base in stock.

[eartaker]

Well I kind of wish now that I would have held off on the Z-column. I got 3 solid 7075-T651 aluminum bars 2.5"X3"X120" for free and now I might just cut my own X-axis bed.

[ibuildstuff4u]

I see a lot of people doing these conversions and I don't get it... Why not spend your time and money on a larger machine?

Some of these projects are quite involved and pricey.

Dale P.

[hoss2006]

I see a lot of people doing these conversions and I don't get it... Why not spend your time and money on a larger machine?

Some of these projects are quite involved and pricey.

Dale P.

Because it is much cheaper than getting and cncing a large machine.
You get the big travels and save hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Some don't need to run big tools, just need to make big parts.
I have Tormach sized travels at $4500 less than a Tormach.
Hoss

Well I kind of wish now that I would have held off on the Z-column. I got 3 solid 7075-T651 aluminum bars 2.5"X3"X120" for free and now I might just cut my own X-axis bed.

Call them quick, you might be able to cancel.
Hoss