Stepcraft 600 CNC router
 

Finally, my machine is up and running: http://youtu.be/7PpGdEzN9z0

Now I just need to learn CAD etc etc etc :rolleyes:

Re: Stepcraft 600 CNC router
 

I've been very impressed with the quality of the Stepcraft units and hope to get one. Have fun!


Ken

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A short clip of the machine: http://youtu.be/hDNu7octX4k

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I've finally moved on to aluminium :) First test was to make some new brackets for the suspension: http://youtu.be/2rTEMm9shv4

Standard chassis

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...usp_lift01.jpg

Clearance before change

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...usp_lift02.jpg

New bracket vs old

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...usp_lift04.jpg

New bracket mounted in original holes

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...usp_lift05.jpg

Unmounting the front axle

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...usp_lift06.jpg

Front axle prepared to be mounted upside down

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...usp_lift07.jpg

Front axle in place

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...usp_lift08.jpg

Chassis after change

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...usp_lift09.jpg

Improved clearance

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...usp_lift10.jpg

Re: Stepcraft 600 CNC router
 

never thought of flipping the front axle... im gonna have to try that on my blue dump might just give me the clearance I need

Re: Stepcraft 600 CNC router
 

Nifty idea Emil... my KH dump trk could do with a lift too in the front end. Good work! :cool:

Keep posting your new creations with new tool, I keep watching with great interest. :)

Re: Stepcraft 600 CNC router
 

Is it a stock standard StepCraft?

It certainly looks like it does a good job! :-)

Cheers,
AP

Re: Stepcraft 600 CNC router
 

I had some trouble with fault parts at delivery, but it was quickly resolved by their customer service. I think I'll upgrade du their 500w mill, the one I have now is only 100w, which really isn't enough for working with metals (I must run it very slow). It was easy to build and set up. I also bought Vectric VCarve Pro for drawing and making CAM files.

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If someone wants the drawings of the longer brackets for personal use, just send me a PM.

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Upgrade/ replacement of parts :)

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