'Otter'. Build log.

[Neale]

Black Beard - take a look at my "Avor" build. I wouldn't necessarily recommend that you (or anyone else) tries to copy it, but you might get a feel for the kinds of things that go into a machine like this. For example, those stepper drivers will very significantly limit performance.

As suggested, ask more questions before buying too much more, but welded steel box, Hiwin-style rails and ballscrews can give a very capable machine - I've recently been profile cutting small steel components with mine. Good luck with the build!

[Blazing Black Beard]

Black Beard - take a look at my "Avor" build. I wouldn't necessarily recommend that you (or anyone else) tries to copy it, but you might get a feel for the kinds of things that go into a machine like this. For example, those stepper drivers will very significantly limit performance.

As suggested, ask more questions before buying too much more, but welded steel box, Hiwin-style rails and ballscrews can give a very capable machine - I've recently been profile cutting small steel components with mine. Good luck with the build!

Thanks for the info. I'm checking out your build now. I don't have any experience with any CNC stepper drivers. If they are going to severely limit the machine they can be easily replaced with something more capable. I'm open to suggestions and any other information about stepper drivers that may help. Is there anything in particular I should be looking out for with better drivers?