I feel ya exactly eurisko, i'm in a one car garage slammed with a table saw, jointer/planer, dust collector, etc AND a Readyair kerosene heater...little cramped and crazy. Ok so i've been searching for some long rails for my x-axis. I found some thk dovetail rails around 5-6 footish that i can get for @$200 apiece. What do you guyz think? Good investment or keep searching...ebay is a bust for me : ( any sources you can suggest that's better than that i'd LOVE to here!!
Does any have or know where i can get a linear actuator for my z-axis? I'm considering this option as opposed to my 16mm bearings and shafts because the ease of it. Ballscrew is there, nice and sturdy, decent travel usually, etc.
What is a good distance from the spoil board to the bottom of the gantry also? I've heard around 15 inches, is that about right? i won't be doing anything crazy thick maybe max out material at 4-5" |