eesakiwis adventures

Eesa,

You got plenty stuff to do! I'm a wannabe fitter/turner--over here they call it a machinist. I became an engineer instead--I think they call it a "chartered engineer" in the UK...not sure about your part of the globe.

I've always wanted to play with CNC and finally am getting it in sight. Just picked up an old electric eye burner from a fab shop--I'm friends with the boss and stopped by a few weeks ago just as it was preparing to go into the scrap dumpster. I'm hoping to get it running with steppers or servos.



You might find some of the slider rods out of the photocopiers and printers look very nice for axis slides for CNC but don't be surprised if you find them harder than the hinges of H*ll. Great if you don't have to rework the ends much. They might be softened by judicious heating and slow cooling.

I think your idea of a toolchanger from an air conditioning compressor is a great idea. You have an agile mind for sure!! And not scared to work...walking 10 blocks each way to chase scrap, well, I have to imagine you are one wiry dude with all that excercise...

I'll be watching for updates to your thread!

Jon.