Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hobby CNC Plans for a UK Build

Thanks for the words Terry.

I think I'll have a read of the book when it arrives and see how I can
progress with that...

Cheers for the input

Kev/.

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From: "Blue" <jo001k1132@...>
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Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hobby CNC Plans for a UK Build


> Hi Kev,
>
> There is nothing in the Crank Organ plans that couldn't be found in the UK
> with a little lateral thinking. However I wouldn't try to obtain the plans
> directly from them as he has a really bad attitude towards us Limmies for
> some reason. Dispite having been on the wrong end of it, I still recommend
> the plans to anyone who want to build a small machine which will do
> everything your application needs and much more for almost nothing. The
> plan
> and supporting documents are well written and comprehensive. I started to
> build a machine from aluminium box section using the plans as a guide but
> got side tracked into something else. I did find without the store-front I
> spent too much time making up the sections and needed a miller to do so.
> The
> plans call for just basic hand tools with the extrusions and virtually
> nothing is bought as the extrusions are begged from shop fitters. I have
> no
> doubt the extrusions are available here but I haven't bothered looking as
> I
> don't know any shop fitters or companies that make the stuff.
>
> To answer a point you made in an earlier post about the main expense being
> the motors and then changing you mind after looking at the price of linear
> rails. I have to disagree when you could use ground mild steel or
> stainless
> steel available from your local metal merchant. the biggest cost apart
> from
> the time involved is going to be the precision Acme-screws or Ball-screws
> and their nuts closely followed by the mountings and bearings for the said
> screws. You can use threaded-rod, as per the Chrank Organ plans, but that
> would lead to larger motors or a lack of performance.
>
> Whether you use the book or Crank Organs plans you will have a
> comprehensive
> "how to" manual on how to build a machine for very little cost using some
> bought materials and scrap/odds and ends.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Terry
>
>
>> > The stuff is called 'store front' and it is an aluminum extrusion.
>>
>> Does it ever come up on ebay ??
>> Aluminimum can't cost that much to post to the UK surface?
>>
>> I don't have the crank organ plan so I don't know if there are any other
>> parts that are also US only...
>>
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Kev/.
>
>
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