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Hi Shawn, yes, I am looking for a thin piece of metal in the right size to use but haven't found one yet. Thats why I'm still playing Tetris with the components. Original plan was to get an off the shelf enclosure, but since I had the spare materials and the space in the frame, I went with the 'wood...

Today's update. Test fitting the Control Panel Base Board. https://i.imgur.com/AkTV32e.jpg X and both Y Axis Sections assembled. https://i.imgur.com/n9myHz3.jpg Lower frame in place and starting to roughly align. https://i.imgur.com/sP84uto.jpg Parts came in so updated 110v Rail. Ground/Common and L...

Switch Panel Built and tested. https://i.imgur.com/fuUtlFw.jpg 110v Distribution Rail is built and tested but I've decided to change out the PSUs for some smaller ones and add a relay for switch illumination so this will be modified. https://i.imgur.com/O8Ec9id.jpg Checking Bearings and Rails. https...

Thanks for the link, I'll look into that.

I currently use imgur for photos because it's about the only thing that Reddit doesn't have a fit over. Easier to keep everything in one place. I'll make a CNC album though and post the link in a sig. Then people can see them all in one place.

As promised, some pics and details on my progress. My 3018 cutting out a bracket for a computer fan mount. https://i.imgur.com/kw8eaQw.jpg New bench built ready for the new machine. https://i.imgur.com/fEwSXzU.jpg New machine arrives! https://i.imgur.com/DK4MMGB.jpg Parts check, etc. https://i.imgur...

HI, first post! Reading the board its suggested that we maintain a build thread to keep details of our build(s) and any questions, etc. in one place, so this is mine. I'm fairly new to the CNC world. Started with a Genmitsu 3018 as a practice/learning machine and many evenings deep in the 'Learn Fus...