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I've got that combo and can cut at up to 20ipm, and rapids up to 30ipm using direct drive. Dont gear your steppers to the leadscrews. You would think that by gearing one 2:1, it would increase torque...

Are all sales final? Seriously, I would take it back. I bought one a long time ago, and really regret my purchase. Unless you want to mill anything in a 1x1" shape, it is not rigid enough, UNLESS...

The only problems that i see is that the Sherlines are made out of aluminum right? I dont think aluminum machining aluminum would be a good idea. You would have to take a really weak cut with it. THe...

I havnt done it, but I have been reading on this forum that you need to use a sleeve. I believe you also need a sleeve at the other end (cutting end), just to use temperarily to run a dial indicator...

I need 2 copies of the parts below. IE, the part below is just for one axis, so I need 2 made. (These are X&Y axis mounts for a homemade machine). The part on the left is made from .75" material, and...

Oh, the electronics is not included. Thats why i said CNC-ready. I want to preserve my electronics for the X2.

All that you need is a 2-axis or 3-axis driver board, PSU, and steppers to get this...

I really want an X2, so I am thinking of selling my X1. What would you pay for:

Harbor Freight X1, stock travels.
CNC ready, with my own custom made CNC ready mounts. No cheesy looking...

I was thinking of trying EMC to control my HobbyCNC driver kit. I have no linux knowledge, but I know a lot about PCs (no linux though.. :confused: )

Is there a EMC braindead install that will...

I used two PNPs per encoder, and followed the sketch on your site.
All that there is to the interface is the encoders connected to the PNPs then to the parralell port. The +5v and ground connect to...

Hey, I do not understand what you mean by the polling and interrupt mode. Can you elaborate? The only software versions that work right now with my pc is DRO 4x, NOT the 5x versions. What encoders...

I have two HP HEDS 1600ppr encoders, and I built the circuit posted at
http://www.lindsayengraving.com/other_interests/dro.html
I then used their FREE dro software, and I finally got it to work....

I want to upgrade from my X1 to the X2, and I really dont like how the X1 in stock form has to extend the Y-axis out far enough to be only in 60% contact with the dovetails.

My question is:
WIth...

I am thinking of getting the mini mill to upgrade from the micro. I am trying to find the 20% off coupon at harbor freight. Anyone got a link to one? THanks. - Zachery

Hey, i took that dimention from the yahoo groups. That wasn't my dimention, but they seem to have agreed that the dimention was correct. How did you measure yours?

Hi, I am the designer of the mounts. I had they custom made by someone. There are no "known" suppliers, but I and going to try and make them my self on my sieg x1 in the next week or so. I'll report...

I would suggest a Tormach mill. Its $6800, but sweet, and appears to cut steel like butter for a mid-sized mill. This mill uses ground ballscrews and steppers. It also has a 16"x10" cut envelope.
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Oh my bad..I thought I made it sound like it was cheap. I didnt realize that was in Pounds, not euros. Eeeek, that is expensive.

I have to agree with phantomcow, as that is a perfect description of what it can do. The X2, you will just be dissapointed with its limited travel. It is better for steel than a X1, but for the...

X3 would be best for steel. You can do steel on an X1, and X2, but you would have to take light cuts. Many passes to get through 1/8, or 1/4" stock. I use my X1 to make R/C parts, but out of...

If you are looking for PCB, and aluminum milling, and need some more axis-travel, get a X1 from arceurotrade. They are from the UK.

The SuperX1L has 145mm y-axis travel, and 330mm X-axis travel at...

This tv has been open, cracked in half at where the case comes apart for about 3 years. I must have taken out the transformer, not the flyback one, as this one has steel.

I understood that there were x-ray radiation in the tv, so I took out the transformer carefully. This is a tiny tv, so it probably isn't worth using..I'll just throw it out. I just opened the case,...

I found these 25.2v 2amp transformers at partsexpress.
Partsexpress transformer

At $3, what could go wrong? Get 3 of them, wire them together to get 6amps, and run a hobbycnc or xylotex at 36v...

In order to mill these, you still need a machine with 8" of Y axis travel, and 8" of X axis travel. Because you need such a large Y-axis travel, you will need a large mill. Maybe a ZAY-45 mill,...

I have salvaged a transformer from my 13" Portable TV/VCR (Those old kinds, with the tubes, that will run on D batteries and good for van trips), and I took out the transformer and it is rather...

Halfnuts, are you serious? Do you realize what he is trying to cut? 8" stock. That one only has 6" x travel and 3" y travel. This is way too small for what he is tryin to cut. I think you need a...

If you are gonna cut 8" round stock, you need atleast 8" travel in X and Y. For that range, you will need a RF-45 or a lathemaster mill..or something that size. Do you need the tool to reach all...

Here is an update. I built the saddle, leadscrew, leadscrew bearing block, and attached it all together.
I notice a few problems:
1) I need to beef up the Z-axis, as someoneelse metioned.
2)...

This is supposed to be a benchtop mill, with travels around 24x12. Do you think a bridgeport spindle will be too big? I'd imagine with a quality lathe (A heavy one..no chinese 7x10) it would be easy...

Although I cannot make the actual machine now, my plans are that this machine is capable of being made on a simple 2d cnc prototrak, bridgeport, or centriod. It may be possible to make on a manual...