Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] To build an enclosure for my Taig

I've heard that a steel base is desirable for placing magnetic mount dial
indicators on.

- Steven Ciciora

At 10:04 AM 7/13/2004 +0000, you wrote:

>Hello again! So I now have my Taig mill, and my servo kit in on the
>way. In the mean time, I'd like to start building an enclosure for my
>mill. I was wondering what material I might want to use for the base
>to anchor the machien down and absorb vibration.
>I know of a machine shop closing down around here that has a nice
>granite plate, I think its 18x12 that I could snag for $50 or so...
>do you think that work work to bolt the machine to?
>Failing that, I was thinking just some 1" thick plywood for the
>bottom?
>
>For the sides/top/doors, I was just going to get some 1/4" lexan, and
>bolt or glue it together, use some angle aluminum in the corners,
>etc. Is that a good way to go? As always, any advice is welcome and
>apprecaited.
>
>Thanks,
>Andrew Pullin