Okay,

Update on the machine design and build. Design has been finalized with Jazz and materials are coming together. Rails from Luke and James have helped greatly in the moving forward portion. After working up all the different cost of items, the direction was given to go with twin X axis ballscrews as that was actually cheaper with the resources we have to get the parts. Plate has been ordered and paid for; as have the ballscrews which should be shipping here shortly. I will post a JPG later of the finalized design and should have a full model with bolt holes and everything for folks who find it an interesting design.

Now comes the prepping the space in the shed for it foot print of 677mm by 1200 not including the X axis stepper motors which I need to buy one more of those to have a full set. I will be currently using the System 4 set up I have from DIYCNC but will be moving to a higher voltage set up once funds allow.

Cutting area is looking to be 850mm (X) by 355mm(Y) by 150 to 175(Z) Depending on bed height. Bed at first will be MDF two piece configuration (Thanks for the idea Jazz) and I might change over to HDPE or Acrylic (as currently the price of a piece of Ali' that big is scary let alone getting the slots milled into it).

Outside of that it is a bit of prep and waiting time for me as Jazz who is helping with this project is getting the materials to him and moving forward as able. I have a lot of work as well as getting instrument finished for clients and models and G-code for projects done.

Also reading up on VaiCAD (Looking at getting the handbook printed for ease of use) and reading up in the user manual of Mach3 as finally getting to properly read and start understanding all it can do which is huge.

So watch this spot as JPG of model soon and updates of progress as they come along.

Michael

PS sorry for the ramble.