First Proper CNC Router

[m.i.k.e]

Paint?, I'd use some of the hard enamel paints used on the machines of old - check out Paragon paints for something as reassuringly expensive as hammerite, though altogether better!

Did you give it a good stir? I've never had any trouble with Hammerite.

[diycnc]

Machinery enamle sounds like the right paint! Going with a tin and brush this time. Never have much luck with spray paints.

Cover on the Z axis will go over the whole thing, like this one on one of JazzCnc machines.
http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/8701-...m-made-machine

Looks like aluminium from the picture.

[diycnc]

Moving onto final assembly at last. Total gave up with paint in the end. After 4 tests with the second tin of enamel paint that all went soft even after drying for over a month, im going for the bear metal look! Its bone dry in the garage so dont see it been a problem.

Y (forward - backwards) axis rails have been leveled and are parallel, and both ball screws are have been aligned with the axis.

Struggling with aligning the pulleys that connect both ball screws to my single stepper. Any tips for getting them aligned would be appreciated.

Thanks