[rcpilot82]

Hello, I am building a router to cut foam sheets, lite plywood (up to 1/4") and balsa wood with the occasional light gage aluminum cuts. my problem is that I have an x axis of about 5 feet, and from a little research on the zone here I think a belt drive system would be better and more cosst effective for my router. i have picked out what slides I would like to use from vxb.com. the router will have a moving gantry and be constructed out of aluminum tube, 2X2X1/8". the y axis will be just over 2 feet and a z axis of about 6". the frame is being built right now and I have 2 steppers that are 117 oz in tourqe. I plan on getting the 3 axis board from hobbycnc.com. ok, so what I would like to know is how well does this system work, what parts do I need, and will the steppers I have work, or do I need a bigger one for any of my axis? the belt system I like the best so far is the open loop system with the stepper mounted to the underside of the gantry and clamped at each end of the router. I estimate the weight of the gantry to be around 50lbs max. Once I get the frame finished welding I can post some pics, but anyone got some help with the info given?