managed to get the rack bolted upto the gantry tonight, im going to re design the y axis gearboxes because..theres to much pressure on the rack and pinion gear because the pivot it to close...i can get 3m cut on the y axis..and it looks awful...


photos of the rack bolted to the gantry

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