Big moment day today for my little Joes.
After cutting down the pipe rails for the x axis to suit, all the finished parts went together for their final test fit and to sort out the lead screw attachment for the x axis.
I am pleased to say that there were no surprises or problems with the final fit of any of the parts which is a relief. I've run all the axis up and down with a drill attached and all works like a charm
Measured the usable cutting area while it was together just to check against my drawing estimates of X 750, Y 500, Z 145
Actual cut areas: X 780mm Y 525mm Z 145mm
I will loose around 16mm in height from the Z once I fit a spoil board.
It also works out that if I bevel the underside edge of my spoil board it will clear over the top of the bearings so I can extend it out to within 5 mm of the gantry to act as a cover and help keep saw dust etc off the rails and out of the working parts.
Next items on the to do list are the motor mounts now that I have the correct spacing for them. also need to make up some fittings to hold a spoil board down and build a stand to put this puppy on.
Gully