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Thanks,
Lee, its copper grease just running out a bit, didnt want any of the coolant corroding the bottom of the rail and causing the table to lift, although minimal i may aswell do it while i can.
Yes the dowels are there to push the rails towards the machined datum edge. Both edges 'should' be parrallel with one another.
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Ah right both cool ideas I haven't seen before so thanks!
Have you dialed them in with an indicator as well?
.Me
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I will run a dti over them when i put the blocks on, but should be parrallel as the steps were machined in one setup. Touch wood!
So more progress!
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Added the holes to fix a plate onto the back of the main pillar
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Mocking up the plate ready to drill and tap 20 holes with a hand drill :(
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Y axis plate all mounted with rails too, time to start adding the rest! Will be starting to get heavy!
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Heavy z pillar going on now. Weathers starting to get cold now so i need to start priming some of the metalwork to stop it from rusting.
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Re: DIY CNC Milling Machine From Scratch
Very nice build, I especially like the T-slotted x-axis bed.
Dave
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It is I'm very envious and can wait to see her cutting...
.Me
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Thanks both of you, been really slow progress the past couple months had a member of family in hospital about a 100miles drive away in plymouth. And my daughter is due very soon so is going to be slow from now, but hopefully will get some time in the garage, :/
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Looks like proper quality, spot on.
Re: DIY CNC Milling Machine From Scratch
Started off looking awesome - now its getting better!!! G.