Greetings from Nottinghamshire

**JAZZCNC** · 21-04-2016

Originally Posted by Stressedwoodman

Can somebody give me a link/picture to some examples of the build quality of these "bespoke" machines, to give me an idea of what my potential diy effort will be up against.

Here you go one designed just for cutting wood and light aluminium work.

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**Clive S** · 22-04-2016

Originally Posted by JAZZCNC

Here you go one designed just for cutting wood and light aluminium work.

Nice paint job how about a pic. of the control box

**JAZZCNC** · 22-04-2016

Originally Posted by Clive S

Nice paint job how about a pic. of the control box

Here you Go.!

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**Stressedwoodman** · 01-06-2016

Just starting to collect all the essential bits (linear bearings etc). I am just going around (again) if it's more economic to get the hgr20 rails in the uk. I was going to get the rails from " cnc4you" but have questioned if there hgr20 rails are Hiwin, or a patent part, still waiting an answer. Does anyone know if they are, and if not a uk stockist I can get a quote off.

btw - just getting my head around importing all the standard parts into NX, so I can post my machine design, for your critic.

**Neale** · 01-06-2016

I bought some rail and carriages from CNC4YOU a year or two back. Can't be definitive about the rails as I can't see any markings on them but the HGH20 carriages are clearly marked Hiwin.

**Stressedwoodman** · 07-06-2016

Got a response back from cnc4you, they are an equilivant rail. The million dollar question is are they going to be as good as hiwin ones? Experience anyone?

**Clive S** · 07-06-2016

Originally Posted by Stressedwoodman

Got a response back from cnc4you, they are an equilivant rail. The million dollar question is are they going to be as good as hiwin ones? Experience anyone?

I think they will be more than good enough for a hobby build I would doubt that you could tell the difference.

**JAZZCNC** · 07-06-2016

Originally Posted by Stressedwoodman

Got a response back from cnc4you, they are an equilivant rail. The million dollar question is are they going to be as good as hiwin ones? Experience anyone?

Have you tried Fred at BST because I doubt you'll buy them cheaper in UK or even get close on price and they are genuine Hi-win.

**Stressedwoodman** · 13-06-2016

Got a quote back from Fred. I have also got a quote from "transmission CNC" for the same which significantly less - anyone used them, seem to be a medium preload fit which I am not sure if that's an issue or not.

**mekanik** · 13-06-2016

Hi
Could you post a link for transmission CNC
I have been looking for Hiwin rails and do not find Fred to be the cheapest supplier. are the rails from transmission CNC etched Hiwin.
Mike