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Yes provided you keep the Distance or Z axis extension short then you won't have a problem. But this is still a slight compromise on overall machine stiffness because you still need to create that...

My suggestion is forget Plasma the cost is too high and by that I don't mean cost in money but strength/performance/hassle.
The high Z axis will cripple this machine for anything but light duty...

That's all I do :friendly_wink:



3mm is not thick enough to tap, unless you're using M4 bolts, you'll either need to use thicker section or glue a strip behind and drill and tap into that. ...

Where you getting your rails and ballscrew from?

I cut mostly sheet stuff and if I had to put a box there it would be a PITA. Plus you'd have to make the bix so strong that it would be like a...

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Hi, welcome to the forum! I'f you're thinking of mostly machining wood then I'm guessing that 95% of the time you'll be cutting at full extension. This is going to create one hell of a lever with...

Welcome to the forum Ben what do you intend to cut with this machine also it might be a good idea for you to read through some of the build logs on here.

Simple answer is that you can't cut a square internal corner with a round tool! What is generally done is either you accept round corners and machine the mating part to fit, or you machine a relief...

Rail Types


There are basically three type – Round Rail, Supported Round Rail and Profile Rail.


Round rail with closed bearings has pretty tight tolerance (little bearing play) but since the...