Need Help!- Buying parts and pieces

[Woodworker24]

I ordered a 3x5 router and got part of it, this has been going on for over 1 1/2 years, now I need to finish it on my own. I have been talking with Stepper3LLC about ordering what I need, has anyone here dealt with them? I don't want to get taken again, Thanks

[kenrik]

Originally Posted by Woodworker24 I ordered a 3x5 router and got part of it, this has been going on for over 1 1/2 years, now I need to finish it on my own. I have been talking with Stepper3LLC about ordering what I need, has anyone here dealt with them? I don't want to get taken again, Thanks

Did you purchase a DIGIROUT 500 3'X5' ??

[Woodworker24]

Hi Kenrik
No, it's from someone who was building them out of their garage in AZ. Just trying to find someone that I can trust to get parts from
Thanks

[ger21]

What exactly are you looking for?

[Woodworker24]

Originally Posted by ger21 What exactly are you looking for?

I need the linear rails approx. 65", 1200 oz stepper motors, power supply, controllers, lead screws, etc.

[ger21]

You can get linear rails here. http://www.automation4less.com/linear.htm
And just about everything at www.homeshopcnc.com

[ger21]

Are you sure you need 1200 oz steppers? The larger the stepper, the lower there top speed. With big steppers, you'll want screws with a higher lead.

[Woodworker24]

Originally Posted by ger21 Are you sure you need 1200 oz steppers? The larger the stepper, the lower there top speed. With big steppers, you'll want screws with a higher lead.

I don't know anything about the cnc world, I'm going along with what people are telling me, I need 5/8 lead screws because of the length needed so I was told that a stronger motor would handle that better. I supposed to be around 70 ipm with the setup that is recommended with plenty of power, I really don't know what I'll be using this machine for, just want to see if I can make money with it. It's turning into a $10,000 project, alot just to see if I can make money

[Woodworker24]

Originally Posted by ger21 You can get linear rails here. http://www.automation4less.com/linear.htm And just about everything at www.homeshopcnc.com

Thank Gerry for the info, it's a learning curve that is a lot of fun

[ger21]

70 ipm is pretty slow for a decent size router. If you're spending that much money, you should be looking for 200-300 ipm.

[Woodworker24]

Originally Posted by ger21 70 ipm is pretty slow for a decent size router. If you're spending that much money, you should be looking for 200-300 ipm.

I thought that also, but I don't know what to look for. I need to find out what I'll be doing with it so I will know what I need
Thanks