[Coco] leading to that CNC Coco machine (George Ramsower)

[George Ramsower]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew"
> George,
>
> All I can say so far is "wow!" - I can't wait to see it finished.
>
> What are you using for steppers (maybe you have already noted this 
> before?), and what are you using for coupling (between the stepper and the 
> threaded rod), and what are you using for anti-backlash (or are you using 
> any anti-backlash system)?
>
 I have updated the website to show the current status.
http://coco.thetinbox.com


 The steppers are of unkown origin or type. I only know they are 24V .18 A.
 They are about 2.25 inches in diameter and 2 inches in length. The shafts 
are 1/4 inch.


> I have a Harbor Freight Micro Mill that someday I plan on making CNC as 
> well. My biggest problem is getting the parts to turn it into such a mill 
> (it seems like littlemachineshop is always out of the size of end-mill 
> holder I need - 2MT 3/8" - unfortunately, it came with a regular drill 
> chuck - I don't understand why HF/Sieg does this, then doesn't stock 
> collets or anything else for mills), plus attendant costs, etc. But one 
> day I will get there.
>
> I am glad to see the progress you are making - and I love the CoCo 3 
> re-pack! I am not sure how you got everything in there (that would be a 
> great thing to see in itself), but it is amazing you did!
>
> -- Andrew L. Ayers
>
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