I’ve got a Machinist version ordered to be delivered in December. I’d like to make the table I’ll mount it to ahead of time. I’ve found recommended sizes for the larger machine but not this one. Can anyone tell me what they have build? I have limited space so I don’t want to guess on the size. Thank…

@TMToronto I actually only put 1 bolt in each corner temporarily, I just eyeballed the holes and everything looks to be kosher. Yeah, on the controller… I was learning certain things about the controller I wouldn’t be happy with, so I decided to build my own. This is virtually identical to the one …

May I ask what things in particular you found limiting or missing in the OF controller.

That looks great Bill, thanks for sharing the pictures. I have one thing to ask that will help me be prepared for mine. How long were the M5 bolts you used to mount it to your table and were they button head or cap screws. I’m finding M5’s can be expensive and don’t want to buy anything longer than …

When I was looking more closely at the controller picture you posted I noticed a dimensioned drawing and black plates, and then on your OF it looked like there are plates under the four y axis mounts that raise it up about 1 cm from the metal base. Did you have these made and add them to get greater…

[image] TMToronto: May I ask what things in particular you found limiting or missing in the OF controller. There were a few things I’ve read, mostly pertaining to bit changes & not being able to jog after a program pause. I’m accustomed to full functionality & control after having used this c…

Pretty much completed this weekend! [IMG-1179] [IMG-1184]

Thanks Larry! Had a bit of a struggle with the wiring, but worked through it today.

Bill, did you find the dimensional drawings provided by OF to be accurate with respect to hole spacing of the aluminum mounts? If so, I would use the drawing they provided for the “Woodworker” to locate the holes for a metal base. Thank you, Tom

Hey Tom, yes, it definitely proved to be accurate enough. The Y axis block holes are 8mm, and my attachment hardware is 5mm, so there’s that. But the alignment seems very good. At the moment, I just have 1 bolt in each corner, as I was more focused on getting everything else put together & working. …

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Pretty much completed this weekend!

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