Build is going well and looking at adding a rotary table as a fourth axis. Anyone got experience in converting one from manual to CNC? If so what motor is most likely best to do this with. Looking at either a 4" or 6" diameter table. Any and all input would be seriously appreciated. Also looking at converting to ball-screws for all axis' as well and thinking that 12mm would do my well for that. This is converting one of Marchant Dice's MDL-2-TR to full ball-screw and adding enough Z to allow for a 4th axis to be end mounted (most likely a 4" the more I look with a MT2 arbor mount option).

It will be mostly used 3d milling, though if the hardened bronze and cast iron gears could take it might do a bit of lathe type work from it. Any suggestions would be great.

Also has anyone wired up DIYCNC's control board to a Kress spindle? If so or if some one knows would greatly like some insight into that as wiring is something that is not one of my strong suits and willing to admit it.

On the software side will be getting BobCAD/CAM V23 Lathe add on for my current package and seriously doubt that I will be up grading to V24 unless either business really picks up or they can show some very solid reasons to do so. But that is just a a hot spot with me and software to begin with.

Hope everyone is doing well and has a very happy Advent season and a Joyous Christmas.

Michael