Gantry to bed height.

[m.i.k.e]

Hi all, here is the new design and I hope I have understood all the recommendations you advised. I don't want to start a build log until I at least have a clear plan.
This is design is based on -
y 1200
x 800
but I'm going to scale it up to -
y 1500
x 1000

The machine is hopefully going to be used for cutting wood/aluminum, the frame is 60x60x5mm steel, the A braces will be made of 60x4 round galv as I can get that for scrap (shown as square in the images) and the gantry 160x80 and 80x80 aluminum extrusion.
The rails/bearings cheap 20mm hiwin copies and ball-screws from Ali express.
The kit only comes with 300mm z rails which I'm not keen on but could be upgraded later (that's the downfall of getting a kit I suppose) I will keep looking for a better kit.
Any suggestions welcome

[JAZZCNC]

Hi all, here is the new design and I hope I have understood all the recommendations you advised. I don't want to start a build log until I at least have a clear plan.

No start one straight away. It's the best way then all your thoughts and questions are answered in one place rather than being scattered around the forum.
This is better for you and others following the thread because it can take several months or years for some people and you can easily go back and find info from months ago.

[m.i.k.e]

No start one straight away. It's the best way then all your thoughts and questions are answered in one place rather than being scattered around the forum.
This is better for you and others following the thread because it can take several months or years for some people and you can easily go back and find info from months ago.

Will do.