Thor, or should that be Zeus?

[Chaz]

Its a Boxford, either CUD, BUD or AUD model i think, with quick-change threading/traverse gearbox, nice little lathes, I have one myself :)

Sadly not the AUD but an older A model with motor at the top. It will do what I need so all good.

[Robin Hewitt]

Love that first picture, looks like WW1 in the back ground -smileyface-

[Chaz]

Small update. Ive decided to get longer rails for Z, 700mm, this will arrive in the next two weeks. I am starting to look at building the moulds for the base and gantry systems. I have also ordered the epoxy as well as putty / liquid for levelling that I need.

Hope to provide some updates again soon on this build.

[Chaz]

Did some turning to make some spacers for the ballscrews. Also started with some layout ideas for the electronics.

[Boyan Silyavski]

This must be the most elaborate drawing of enclosure that i have never dreamed existed

[Chaz]

This must be the most elaborate drawing of enclosure that i have never dreamed existed

I do this so I dont mess up the planning / sizing of stuff I need to order (like plate etc). It also helps with not making it up as I go.

[Boyan Silyavski]

Forgot to ask, why 700mm Z?