it's alive!

[Bradosb]

Finally after months of work my router is up and running. I figured I would post a few pics. I will list the specs below. So far it works great almost no backlash. Seems very rigid. Best of all I did all of the machining here at the house with my manual mill and lathe.

Frame solid 3/4" thick 6061 aluminum bar stock.
3/4" MDF bed supported in the center by frame.
15MM linear guides on X and Z
20MM linear guides on Y
16MM ball screws on all axis bearings on both ends.
Helical couplers
Gecko 540 stepper driver
48V power supply
380oz steppers
Mach 3 control
Travels 26" x 46" x 6"

[gmfoster]

Congratulations, looks like a great machine!

[DonFrambach]

Very nice! What is that protruding from your router?

[Bradosb]

I had an indicator in the spindle doing some backlash checks.