Build and Intro

[swisscheese]

Update

So the build has been coming along slow as uni is getting in the way.

I used the west system resin recommended and it worked really well. However it could have been a lot better if i had of sealed the edges better as quite a bit dripped out so there were some low spots.

The x axis is nearly complete, I'm just waiting on the belt and pulleys to arrive. I ordered 20 tooth pulleys and a 2525mm long 5mm pitch 15mm wide htd timing belt. Belts will also be used for the other two axis.

I had to use steel for the gantry as no one would supply the aluminium I needed. I could only get aluminium if I brought a 6m length.

I'm having a bit of trouble with working out how to arrange the bearings for the z and y axis. I know I asked in my first post about mounting the supported rail so it moves with the spindle but I want to know how important this is?
I ask because it will save a lot of mucking around if I can mount it the other way with the bearing blocks on the spindle.

Thanks again