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Old Wed 17 December 2008, 10:19
Cutter99
Just call me: Richard
 
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Best Pre-Made Z Slide for a ShopBot retro-fit?

I have been wondering how to get my old Shopbot ball screw Z working.

I have the option of a new shopbot Z for 1300 which will just adapt my old strut gantry to the new slider, or get a pre-made slider from K2 or others.

I would really just like to get the one I have working better, but I may have to bite the bullet and get something better.

Thanks,

C99
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Old Wed 17 December 2008, 12:43
domino11
Just call me: Heath
 
Cornwall, Ontario
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Richard,
Why not build a MM gantry assembly for your shopbot frame? You might be able to reuse some of the shopbot components perhaps to keep costs down.
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Old Wed 17 December 2008, 15:22
Cutter99
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I am going to get it running as best I can for now. I plan to upgrade the controller to the Shopbot 4g or a Mach 3 equivalent. Then see where it is at.
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