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After two years I can see the end of the tunnel. Yesterday the wiring of the electrical and electronics were completed (mostly... I hope). Additionally initial movement tests were completed.
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Interested in seeing your build. Still working on the electronics and electrical...

The mechanical conversion of all 3 axises is done. Many Thanks to Michael at CNC Fusion.

The control/electrical pieces have been purchased. Here's what I've settled on for Rev. 1.0
1. Grizzly...

My thinking on the X&Y axes goes something like this... I think that the 570 oz NEMA 23s should be enough but I don't want to run axes anywhere near the max (to avoid missed steps). At the same...

WARNING: This post is mostly me processing my thoughts in a public forum, though the issues and reference materials may be of use to the next person doing their first build.Still struggling with...

It's been a few weeks and along w/research, life happened (*sigh*).

The G0720R, RF45, and PM30 while in the same class are very different designs. I spent a fair bit of time looking at the RF45...

It isn't an RF45. First the RF45 is has a gear head and the G0720R has a 2hp DC motor w/a pulley. The G0720R is basically a XS-4. That said if you are looking at the Grizzly, you should also look...

I'll check out the RF45 threads. Are there mills for less money w/at least the same level of support Grizzly provides, and at least the same features (spindle power, X,Y,Z travel, size of table,...

Hello

ME (consider skipping to next bold face header): I am new to CNC and I'm a 50+ yr old that after 30+ yrs in IT has decided to change careers and become a Machinist. I am currently getting...

Machine some?