1st CNC Build - Aluminum & PCB Mill

[viroy]

Hello All, This community has been a great source of knowledge.
I have been pondering for years and finally decided to go ahead with my first build.
I could use a little help as I'm not 100% confident yet.

My goal is to mill aluminum parts, average size would be 6x6x6... and also PCB boards.

Phil @ pminmo.com has been helping alot and I cant thank him enough.
Here is what I have purchased so far:
(3) A3977 controllers + Breakout Board:
http://pminmo.com/ss3977/ss3977.htm

(2) X axis:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=140220891380

(2) Y Axis Shafts:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#6112k65/=l9rt5

(2) Y axis Linear Bearings:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=140216872540

(1) Z Axis Kit:
http://www.cnconabudget.com/PaulJonesZAxis.html

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Planning on buying:

Lead Screws: (need to determine length)
http://www.roton.com/Mating_Componen...family=7060384

Stepper Motors: 276 OZ-IN
http://web1.automationdirect.com/adc...ors_-z-_Cables

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And thats as far as I've gotten so far.
Im thinking of building the frame out of T-slot aluminum...
but I would really like to hear some advice on completing this build.
I still need quite a bit more
Thank You

[slisgrinder]

Have you had a look at Fandz's design? I think its pretty sturdy, rigid and small for milling metal. Have a look at his build thread here.

[groov]

(1) Z Axis Kit:
http://www.cnconabudget.com/PaulJonesZAxis.html

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Hopefully, I will be putting an all Aluminum (small) router together in the near future, it will be interesting to see how you develop yours.

How did you mange to get a Z-axis from cnconabudget?...I have written Paul Jones (about 4 times) inquiring about his Zaxis with no response so far.
My take from his website is that you have to send the payment first for him even to consider you as a customer.

Thanks for any info.
groov