Machine #2 is nearing completion

[jgro]

I split mine from the beginning. I haven't had to tighten them up yet. The screws are just tight enough to keep the screws from moving. I would put the split in. If backlash occurs at a later date, you'll have a way to correct for it rather than dissassemblig the machine to fix it.

jgro

[ljoe1969]

Could you give part numbers for the 3/4" drill rod and oilite bushings?

[jgro]

I bought mine from http://www.use-enco.com.

jgro

[ljoe1969]

What About Part Numbers?

[jgro]

drill rod :409-0045
bushings: 325-7582

[Ol'Dusty]

Originally Posted by jgro I really don't have any plans. I laid out a few things, but it's only about 40%-50% done. If there was a BIG demand, I could. I don't feel real comfortable posting plans that use Cranky's design for the moving table. jgro

As a new guy not knowing everyone around here I was wondering who is "Cranky" and are his plans available someware? I am going to build one of these machines but am still looking around at different designes. I realy like this machine you have built. (Very impresive) I have been looking at one with a movable table here http://www.campbelldesigns.com/ and think it may be the way I will go. But if plans where available for your machine I would certainly be interested in them?

[CNCadmin]

Originally Posted by Ol'Dusty (Very impresive) I have been looking at one with a movable table here http://www.campbelldesigns.com/ and think it may be the way I will go. But if plans where available for your machine I would certainly be interested in them?

They are, their in the download section for free- http://cnczone.com/modules.php?name=...=viewfile&id=4 .

[Ol'Dusty]

Originally Posted by CNCadmin They are, their in the download section for free- http://cnczone.com/modules.php?name=...=viewfile&id=4 .

Thanks! Very Helpful!

[ljoe1969]

I am considering making your first machine from your plans.

What speeds did you get with it?

What speeds are you getting with your current design with the oilite bearing system?

[jgro]

I was getting 30 ipm with my first machine. That's using a Xylotex driver and a 24v power supply with 116 oz stepper moters. Right now I'm running my new machine at 45 ipm. I can probably go faster, but I wanted to get all of the kinks out first before I tried.

jgro