Hello from Alberta

[Grovian]

Hello fellow Canadians

been a lurker for quite awhile now, and though i would at least say Hi! I am in Spruce Grove (just west of Edmonton) and am starting to plan my build of a JGRO style CNC.

I am hoping to be able to source some of the parts here locally in Edmonton, so if anyone has some suggestions I would love to hear them, or even if there is someone local that would like to help a noob with this endeavor that would be awesome as well hehe

Talk to you all later!

Grov (mark)

[H500]

I just moved away from Alberta.

[sinuuar]

what exactly are you looking for?

[Grovian]

Originally Posted by sinuuar what exactly are you looking for?

If there is anywhere local to get the ACME lead screws etc. If anyone has already build one that i might be able to come take a look at and see one in real life, that kind of stuff

[thebigidea]

Hello friends!

I'm also a new member, located here in Alberta (though I'm from BC). I'm down in Calgary.

I am also interested in sourcing parts locally, so I might drop you a line sometime to see if you have found some good suppliers within a province or two.

The reason I have joined is to take advantage of the immense wealth of knowledge here. I am doing some research about building a CNC router table able to mill shapes out of 4X8 sheets of plywood (most likely 3/4" max).

Cheers, and so sorry about your Oilers this year...

Riley (thebigidea)

[razataz327]

HI .. I am also in Alberta.. just north of Calgary. I having been reading and watching for several years now, building a new house and shop. After 3 years the shop is ready to add a new machine. I am planning to build a 4ft by 6ft cnc wood router. I have a metal light box frame that I got at an auction for dirt cheap. I will also be in need of parts and more info..
Garnet

[razataz327]

HI .. I am also in Alberta.. just north of Calgary. I having been reading and watching for several years now, building a new house and shop. After 3 years the shop is ready to add a new machine. I am planning to build a 4ft by 6ft cnc wood router. I have a metal light box frame that I got at an auction for dirt cheap. I will also be in need of parts and more info..
Garnet

[razataz327]

Sorry for the double post.. my fingers were faster than my head... which is usual.
Garnet

[valdy]

Hi Mark, ex Albertan here , Hubbles Lake, I am also starting the same project as you, but slowly damn confusing...lol....still looking at whats on ebay as far as power supplys and controllers, looks like i will be joining the throng with Mach3 and i have access to solidworks for my modeling thats the easy bit....
There are quite a few good guys local to you that might help, contact me and i will pass on info...ok?
take care
Dave

[extremetalon]

Welcome to the forum Mark.
Princess Auto has been a pretty good source for oddities, but not necessarily cnc specific.

[H500]

When I lived in Calgary, I was unable to find a source for CNC stuff. I bought most of parts from McMaster Carr. Fast service, good selection, reasonable shipping costs, no brokerage fees Just remember that you must be a registered business or they won't deal with you. I used my place of employment.

[soldier1968]

Hello Grovian, I built up my 3 x 6 machine last summer. There aren't a lot of Canadian suppliers out there unfortunately. BDI Canada (http://www.bdi-canada.com/) does have a good selection of linear rails and bearing supports. They also carry ACME lead screws and ball screw assemblies. I purchased the majority of my stuff from our friends south of the border. Fastenal (http://www.fastenal.com/web/search/p...N-gj53ve&Nty=0) carries a line of linear gear as well. Hope this helps you out.