That is very nice man! I was thinking about doing direct drive steppers or something similar, maybe customizable mounts. I would also be using a larger tool post, I already have the larger tool post on my lathe 1/2" tool max and its a little more rigid than the stock one it seems. I would also get rid of the compound slide or just not include it.
Did you just use the half nut for your z axis?
I was thinking I would use a regular nut or ballnuts for that one.
My design also has room for 5/8" ballscrew and possibly preloaded nuts in the cross slide.
Jon |