Hi routerdriver, Yes definitely not finished lol. The stepper plonked on the top may be moved behind the z backplate with pullies. Don't know whether you can make it out better in this image. Like you say the working space is disappearing quickly but I'd rather it be built properly.
cheers Mike.

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