New Machine Build- 24"X36" All Steal Gantry Mill, 500 oz Chopper driven!

[cncspear]

Besides the uprights needing more beef, the x-axis bearings looks too narrowly spaced. This could lead to a tendency for the x-axis to bind under heavy lateral loads. I would suggest spreading it out a bit, maybe 5-6 inches or so. Downside to that is you would lose some x travel. Nothings for free I guess.

Otherwise it shows that you've put a lot of hard work into your project and you deserve a pat on the back.

[EvanZ]

The bearings are actually 6.5" apart. I've been thinking about wipers and swarf pertection. Any help there.

[cncspear]

Okay cool. Sorry, the picture isn't easy to scale.

[EvanZ]

Sorry folks classes kicked my butt this week, but I got the control panel cut and Labeled, and all the componits in. I ran a light and switch test and thought I would snap a pic for you folks. I think I'm gonna get some stuff done this weekend. It's snowing here so we will see how things pan out.

Look for more soon!


Evan
PS Carful of the new Dremmel XPS400 I think it is, They catch fire in your hands!

[tiggeraaron]

WOW dude!! That panel is awesome! I though I was good at electronics but you take it to a whole new level. Excellent work!

[EvanZ]

Thanks man. I'm pretty picky when it comes to wiring layout. I'm gonna go get some measurments fr these dumb screws. Might have some more pics later folks.

[EvanZ]

Oh yeah as far as the upright what about replacing or incorperating in like a 1"X2" C channel? Instead of the Angle.

Evan

[EvanZ]

Ok got it all torn dorn, baught the rest of the stel today to cut the mounting plats and the such. Now if only it still works when I get it all back together...