Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Beginners screws ( was ACME ( was Re: leadscrew,

On Wed, 21 May 2003 15:33:07 -0400, you wrote:

>Ross,
>looked at your machine very attentively!
>Seems to be a great, heavy duty unit, bearing arrangements alongside of what
>was suggested by Harvey. Nice electrical wiring too.
>Will keep pictures right in front of me, as an inspiration.
>However I'm not sure I could match this great craftsmanship of yours.
>I don't have either the welder, or the metalworker - only pure enthusiasm
>plus a table-top
>drill press. Will try to be creative, as usual.

I made a prototype design out of MDF and hardware store rod... It
worked moderately well.. I used a radial arm saw to cut the 45 degree
slots and a drill press. As long as everything is adjustable, you're
ok....

MDF can be your friend...

Harvey

>Best regards, Alex
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>----- Original Message -----
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>Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Beginners screws ( was ACME ( was Re: leadscrew,
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>> Alex...
>>
>> Go over to the Master5 group and look for a folder called "Ross' CNC
>Machine" in the pphotos section. There are a few pics of my machine. If
>you can operate a welder and a chop saw, you can build one just like it.
>There is no special machining, no hard to find or expensive parts. There is
>also a photo of the first photo that I carved with a max depth of .030,
>which speaks well of the machines consistency and accuracy in the Z plane.
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>> Ross
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