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  1. 13-02-2016 #1
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    Ali plate will make a nice bed. Any reason you didn't put the proxy on the other side where it can't run into the stepper motor?
    Neil...

    Build log...here
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  2. 13-02-2016 #2
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    Yes Neil, here is the reason:
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  3. 09-04-2016 #3
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    So close to the end - Home/Limit X sensor (showing pick up blocks)
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  4. 09-04-2016 #4
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    Working on Z plate. Many problems with low profile rails - will never buy them again. Original plan was to use 5M belt rather than RM14 ballscrew
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  5. 05-06-2016 #5
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    All tested - managed to smashed X axis sensor (was sticking out too much and hit the target, another one was flickering when close to target - cheap Chinese sh***t - cost me time replace)
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  6. 05-06-2016 #6
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    Black oxide kit used to blacken the steel parts - mostly mild or bright steel

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    Now everything strip down for painting

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    I use body filler to cover imperfection
    Already lost patience and final result not brilliant
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  8. 17-06-2016 #7
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    Final look
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