my first attempt at a cnc machine

[bows0006]

hello all,

with all these recent postings of people's machines, i thought i'd add mine to the list. i completed construction and initial testing in feb '02, but haven't really had a chance to try milling any real parts yet - life seems to keep getting in the way of my hobbies . i'm going to start work on this machine again this winter, so any comments or suggestions would be really appreciated. more details at my website

thanks,

aaron

[alexg]

Nice looking machine. Congratulations.

I was not able to make out from the pictures at your site how you guided the Z axis ! Could you explain or get another picture of that axis and how it is guided ?

best regards,
Alexandre Guimaraes

[CNCadmin]

Does driving your Y axis like that cause any racking?

[bb99]

Nice work!

--bb99

[pminmo]

What are you using for x and y bearings and shafting?

[pack rat]

I did notice that you missing a CNCzone in your links, I do think that it provides valuable contribution for CNC noobies. I liked the leadscrews, how did you make the nut?

[bows0006]

hello,

my website changed, just wanted to update.

new site is: http://home.comcast.net/~bowzacnc/

bows0006