Re: Shopbot, Rack and Pinion, Ball Screw, Acme precision screw?

Hi Wes,

I'd watch the surplus and ebay channels for Oriental Motors (Vexta)
stepper/gearhead motors. I recall seeing ShopBot pix, and the
motors/gearheads looked like ones I've picked up. PH266 motors,
2GK7.5KA gearheads. Makes me want to build a router if I can use my
parts!

Alan KM6VV

dataceph wrote:

>
> Uh, duh. Re-read your post and saw "geared stepper motor." My bad.
> Do you know where to get the geared stepper? I am trying to price
> building my own compared to buying a shopbot. I would probably be
> happier with my own in the long run. Also, how big of a lead screw
> should you get if you don't use ball or rack and pinion?
>
> Sorry to ask you all of my questions.
>
> Wes