Doug, Mmorao wants the system ON the 4th axis, they need to close from each side, so when they touch that point is on the centre line. That's perfect...

Time to resurrect this. CNC4You.co.uk has ballscrews and ballbuts for sale. Would any of these be suitable for retro-fitting to the Stepcraft machi...

But if you hope to make some quality 3D stuff do not buy it. You will be absolutely disappointed. Unstable and unpredicted. I absolutely intend to de...

What's with this forum - you can't edit your posts indefinitely? Oh well, another post then just to add the video I couldn't add to my previous pos...

To answer questions and ask some... Yes I was about to sell and may still do so. However, I paid Rory £360 to come and help and had confirmed that ...

He's chucked the toys out of the pram and our help back in our faces. :angry: Waste of time guys.

So, I successfully cut a pickguard set today. See attached images. Video to follow when edited and uploaded to YouTube. I was highly embarrassed bu...

2 years with no problems? Lucky you. I guess that you are using it for light duty cuts? I don't know what to do if that happens. Apply some threadl...

There are no screws. The Stepcraft HF spindle bodies comprise two sections which screw together. The problem being highlighted here is the propensi...

To 'cut' a long story short. I attempted another cut on a piece of blockboard which was made with care to the correct dimensions using quality Spruce ...

Last I read, you threw your toys out of the pram big style and were offering to sell your Stepcraft at a knockdown price, now you're back asking advic...

Thanks for all the tips guys. Looking at data sheets for the various grades mentioned, there is usually a qualitative "machinability" quoted but I ...

Will a precision tiltable milling vise not work for you? There are a variety available here: "something proper that will open and close ...

Indeed yes. Mine unscrewed itself during operation then the control unit failed for a second time. The Stepcraft HF spindle system is not currently...

Hi guys. Thanks for the tips. I saw 1.5 mm 6086T6 sheet on eBay. Unfortunately that is too thick for my precise requirements. 1.0 or 1.2 mm is what...