Another Joe2006-Topeka,KS

[biotech1]

Hello all I'm waiting to get my kit from Joe. Still have about three weeks left- Need some advise on what else to get if i can before my kit arrives. Things that I already have

1.Xylotex 4 axis 425 oz-in kit -hope this was a good thing.

2. Pricing the Acme threaded rod 1/2-10 2 start-Is This ok or should i get the 1/2-8 2 start??

3. the dumstercnc antibacklash nuts--ITR

4.looking for a place to get estops at a decent price.

5 wanting to build a pendant do i need anything else for that besides my xylotex controller.

6. Anything else I might of forgotten please post and thnx for the help

[calgrdnr]

If I knew what I know today from reading all the post with this machine I would of went with 1/2-8 2 start, that just seems to be where the next mod everyone makes after they cut for a while. But then again I think David’s the only one to report on it. I have so far only cut air and hooked up a felt pen in
a tube with weight on top ( gravity fed pen ) I am able to get 80 ipm with out any noticeable whip or vibration. But I have yet to cut any thing so all that could change. I picked up a shuttle pro
http://www.contourdesign.com/shuttlepro/ if you use Mach 3 they have a plug-in for it. I have only assigned few buttons but I can see where it will come in handy. Just take your time make sure every thing is square ( almost does that by itself) I hope I enjoy cutting with it as much as I did building it .

[biotech1]

Contacted Joe. He said it"ll be about to more weeks. til then i ordered the 1/2-8 2 start so i made the upgrade from the normal 1/2-10

[biotech1]

Update all parts ordered now all i have to do is wait patiently I'm currently working on my controller box and wiring but don't know how to figure the length for my motor wires since i dont have it set up was wanting to build a table for my setup but dont know the length of the joe well i guess i can ask joe well any ways let the countdown begin..

[GTGene]

Congrats biotech on joining the "Joe's" family. I too have all my parts together
(including the Xylotex kit you have) and according to Joe my kit should ship this
week.... So I am anxiously waiting and prepping my garage for the new baby...
wife isn't very happy about parking outside... but the router has to have a
home....

Good luck with your build!

Gene

[dshowalt]

How is the project comming? Have you received your parts yet? Good luck.

[biotech1]

Originally Posted by dshowalt How is the project comming? Have you received your parts yet? Good luck.

Nope not yet should be soon real soon since then I just been playing with my cad programs just trying to learn the system..

[biotech1]

Have been notified my kit is in the mail. So it should be here by wensday or thursday.

[ccsparky]

Originally Posted by biotech1 Have been notified my kit is in the mail. So it should be here by wensday or thursday.

Great news! Welcome! Look forward to seeing your build progress!

Bob

[biotech1]

I got my kit today but That Damn DHL i Box Was F###ed UP I have THREE BROKEN PIECES but luckily i think i can recover the broken pieces so tommorrow i will start

[jlinhart]

I'm also in Topeka and I'm looking forward to watching your progress. Good luck and sorry to hear about the broken pieces.

Jason

[biotech1]

I will post pics soon. Question on base torsion box what size does most use for skin 1/2" or 3/4/" i think 1/2" should be ok right..