Siff' Build Log

[everyreasonto]

Ill probably do that then when I order if thats ok. Can you send me the spreadsheet please? I really can't be bothered to work it out, Just got back from work and i'm knackered!

Anyway, I've been buying today. I haven't ordered anything structural yet because i'm still working on it but I have bought:

Power supply, 3 x 3.1NM steppers, 3 x 4.2A drivers, 3 x couplings = £264
Breakout board = £13.99
4 x ballscrews, 6 lengths of rail, 12 x bearings, er11 collet set = £350 (exc import)
1.5kw spindle and inverter = £201 (exc import)

Still need to order belts, pulleys, extrusion, ally and some milling bits. Can't wait!

Oh, I also picked up a dedicated PC today for the workshop... 2.6ghz P4, 512mb ram, 40gb HDD, old ati graphics card and 15" monitor for £30!! Not bad eh?

Jonathon, what are the dimensions of the spindle mount that you made?

Regards

[Jonathan]

Ill probably do that then when I order if thats ok. Can you send me the spreadsheet please? I really can't be bothered to work it out, Just got back from work and i'm knackered!

Found this, http://www.sdp-si.com/cd/default.htm ... simples.

Jonathon, what are the dimensions of the spindle mount that you made?

This:



Or:



(but with more rounded corners...)

Or whatever you need really...the 150mm wide ones are 1/2" thick and the 125mm wide are 5/8" thick.