Re: 1300 on the list now, "what you are doing"?

Hi Jeff,

That's pretty good sized! About right, I think for my "NEXT". Have you
figured out the motor mounts yet? I can see X & Y shouldn't be too
difficult! As to the sizing... hopefully you will get some
recommendations from the list! I'd be broke (as if I'm not already) if
I bought one, would hafta wait for next xmas! ;>)

I'd be tempted to use steppers, but then, I just like steppers! I'll be
watching for your progress, I can't really narrow down which mill I'd
get, but I keep looking!

Alan KM6VV


cadman@... wrote:

>
> Alan you have always been so supportive, thanks.
>
> It is so difficult to make a decision on which Drill/Mill to get. I
> looked from months. When you can't actually SEE them in person to
> compare them. I can't afford to spend just anything. I decided to
> get an "ENCO" Drill/Mill.
> http://www.use-enco.com/hotdeals/hd0401/33.pdf The only experience
> that I have with ENCO was a few years back I ordered a
> Horizontal/Vertical Rotary table from them. I found it to be a nice
> device for the money.
>
> My only worry is what will the shape of this mill be in when I get it?
> I have heard that these things sit in a warehouse for long periods of
> time and develop rust in places. They have you by the ba**s after you
> get it. It's not easy to send back a 700lb item in the mail if you're
> not happy.
>
> Well I will document everything on my web site for others to learn
> from (good or bad)
>
> CADMAN
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...> wrote:
> > Good!
> >
> > That's what we like to hear! And we enjoy pix! Which drill/mill
> did
> > you select? The only one I've "seen" up close was a Grizzly that
> > FlashCut had in their booth at a San Jose show about 9 mo ago. Not
> much
> > info on it on their website, as I recall.
> >
> > Alan KM6VV
> >
> >
> > cadman@p... wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks to the help of the people on this list, I have.
> > >
> > > 1) learned that home CNC at a resonable cost can be achieved.
> > > 2) know what "step and direction" means
> > > 3) built my learning tool, the "woodmill"
> > > 4) learned the difference between a "stepper" and "servo" motor
> > > 5) built a servo control box using Gecko G320's
> > > 6) ordered my Drill/Mill (should get it in 2 weeks)
> > >
> > > My question will be coming... After I get my Drill/Mill I will
> have
> > > many question about weather to fit it with ball screws or not.
> > > Fitting the servo motors to the machine. How to drive the quill?
> > > Checking for backlash.
> > >
> > > During this waiting time, I'm trying to get a web site up with
> photos
> > > of everything I have done. I will call it "Learning Home CNC"
> > >
> > > CADMAN
> > >
> > > > wanliker@a... wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > There are almost 1300 on the list now, come on guys ask
> questions,
> > > tell us
> > > > > what you are doing, speeds can't be the only viable subject
> for
> > > this many
> > > > > list members.
> > > > > Have you built a machine? What system did you use, how is it
> > > working?
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