Buzz's Build Of Joe's Machine

[Buzz9075]

Used ACME lead screws. I found them at almost every fastener store. Very readily available in almost any length. I finally bought at Fastenal 613-745-9022 (they have many outlets in Ottawa):

2 1/2"-10Acme Lead Screw - 6' Length Fastenal - $31.40
20 1/2"-10Acme Nuts Fastenal - Steve - 745-9022 - $41.28

When locating them I found prices varried significantly between stores.

[Buzz9075]

More pictures uploaded of the X axis assembly and priming. Hummmm I see to much painting in my future

[joecnc2006]

looking good so far

[Buzz9075]

Things are still moving along well. Getting very close to starting final assembly. One more coat of paint on most parts and then redrill the holes to get the paint out of them (some I will need to twisth the bit by hand - like the y axis braces can't fit the drill in there ) Got a feeling with all this paint I should take a full days rest to all the paint to get a good/hardening time

Pictures have been updated to reflect the last two days work.

[Buzz9075]

Assembly of machine has begun, almost done the z axis. starting to think about where to mount the limit switches. Could others put up some pictures or tell me how they mounted their limit switches on the machine.

Thanks

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by Buzz9075 Assembly of machine has begun, almost done the z axis. starting to think about where to mount the limit switches. Could others put up some pictures or tell me how they mounted their limit switches on the machine. Thanks

David did a really good job on his machine (an example of fine art).

Look at post #240

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...=26792&page=20

Joe

[Buzz9075]

Thanks, Joe.

Checked it out, figured out another way that I think was easier to do for the Z axis. Will definity be using his idea for the Y axis. Will post pictures later tonight.

Question: I am not using lock tite as I am using lock washers. Normally this is fine.... then I just thought this is one huge vibrator. Do we need to use lock tite as well as the lock washers?

Joe... every step I take this machine just stays solid. Still really impressed with this design. Can't wait to see what the double rail for the X axis is going to work like (Hoping to put the Y axis on the Z axis on Sunday). Based on what I have seen so far I bet I am going to be impressed.

[Buzz9075]

Good days work done today.
Things are going slow but very well so far. Tommorows goal is to complete they Y axis.
Pictures have been updated.

[ccsparky]

Originally Posted by Buzz9075 Good days work done today. Things are going slow but very well so far. Tommorows goal is to complete they Y axis. Pictures have been updated.

John,

Checked out your site, you've got a lot done, looks great! You'll be cutting in no time.

Bob

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by Buzz9075 Joe... every step I take this machine just stays solid. Still really impressed with this design. Can't wait to see what the double rail for the X axis is going to work like (Hoping to put the Y axis on the Z axis on Sunday). Based on what I have seen so far I bet I am going to be impressed.

Yea, when i first designed and build it i was very impressed as to a difference the double rail made, so at that point i know we had an improvement to the Gas Pipe DIY machines, and did not hesitate to continue and build a complete machine with a conglomerate of all the ideas from the zone into one machine. So I would believe it is everyones design here on the zone and that is why i did not want to make plans for sale and I wanted to give what ever i had to everyone here, so people like yourself could use them and built your own machine.

Thanks for a good build log as it does help others and if notthing else some darn good and enjoyable reading.

(you know those of use who enjoy this hobby others will think we are nuts... LOL)

Thanks, Joe

[Buzz9075]

Others... after building two machines back to back .... I think my family thinks I am nuts

I think everyone might have missed my question on Lock Tite. I am assuming that because I am using lock washers all over the place I don't need locktite, can others confirm this. Really don't want to pull out the nut bucket once I get it going.

John

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by Buzz9075 Others... after building two machines back to back .... I think my family thinks I am nuts I think everyone might have missed my question on Lock Tite. I am assuming that because I am using lock washers all over the place I don't need locktite, can others confirm this. Really don't want to pull out the nut bucket once I get it going. John

I did not use locktight on any of mine, you may not want to if you want to do some maint. on the machine lateron down the road.

Joe