Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes

[EddyCurrent]

I hadn't realised your gantry was very similar design to mine, did you read the Kingcreaky build log ?.
If you use the 7mm hole in the wide tub (e.g. ice cream carton) idea for pouring it's very civilised and controllable, you won't have any problems.

[njhussey]

I hadn't realised your gantry was very similar design to mine, did you read the Kingcreaky build log ?.

Yes I remember reading Kingcreaky's build, I was just thinking that to get it going and to keep costs down I'd use what steel I have left (got to use it up somehow) and build the gantry out of that and level using epoxy as I'll have a bit left over from doing the x-axis rails. Then I'll either keep it as it is or...use the machine to cut parts for itself and build the proper gantry...

If you use the 7mm hole in the wide tub (e.g. ice cream carton) idea for pouring it's very civilised and controllable, you won't have any problems.

Definitely going to use that method, seems like a winner!

[JAZZCNC]

What Width is the machine to outsides of Steel.?

[Clive S]

Very apt The Avatar. ..Clive

[njhussey]

What Width is the machine to outsides of Steel.?

Its 850 to the outside of the x axis beams (100x50) I think, not got the laptop fired up so can't check.

[JAZZCNC]

Its 850 to the outside of the x axis beams (100x50) I think, not got the laptop fired up so can't check.

Ok well sorry don't think I can help then.! . . . I've got one of these spare in pieces but I'm sure it's only 800mm wide thou I will Dig parts out tomorrow and check.!

[IanS1]

Ok well sorry don't think I can help then.! . . . I've got one of these spare in pieces but I'm sure it's only 800mm wide thou I will Dig parts out tomorrow and check.!

Might be interested in the gantry Jazz if you're thinking of selling. What width did it actually turn out to be?