Is this thing even a Shapeoko anymore?

[Improbable Construct]

I used a 75mm SHCS that I ordered from McMaster-Carr.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#metric-socket- ... ws/=m1tz6r
They have 80mm M5 screws. They even go up to 120mm.
I am guessing that since you are using a Kress spindle that you are not in the USA.
That makes McMaster-Carr pretty much out of the picture.
But they do exist so you should be able to find them somewhere.

[cvoinescu]

I can get you M5 x 70mm and M5 x 90mm screws. I'm in the UK, so shipping to Europe would not cost an arm and a leg.

[Improbable Construct]

Impressive, indeed.

Is the dxf for these motor plates available somewhere? Information is a bit scattered..

Thanks!
J

Sorry I missed this one.
It depends on what you are looking for. These motor plates are pretty much a custom one off and will only work with my setup.
If you are looking for the drawings for the v3 upgrade motor plates they are here:
http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic ... t=70#p8693
I modified these drawings to my suit my needs.

I can send you my drawings if you would like but they are probably incomplete at best and completely wrong at worst.

[jubei]

Great, thanks! I missed that one.

J

[pagercam]

Have you run it yet, how does it compare to a stock Shapeoko???

[PsyKo]

I can get you M5 x 70mm and M5 x 90mm screws. I'm in the UK, so shipping to Europe would not cost an arm and a leg.

PM Sent.

[Improbable Construct]

Have you run it yet, how does it compare to a stock Shapeoko???

It is a night and day difference from a stock machine and a fairly big step up from one with the dual Y and double X upgrades.
I will see if I have time to post a video later today,

[PsyKo]

It is a night and day difference from a stock machine and a fairly big step up from one with the dual Y and double X upgrades.
I will see if I have time to post a video later today,

In your setup, what do you think contributes the best to the improvement (not including the router) ? The larger extrusion ? The open rail system ? The metal V Wheels ?
I read on another post of yours, that carbon fiber panels are only for visual style.

My next improvement is :
- full metal v wheels,
- metal spacer,
- dual X axis
- custom X axis side panel.
- custom Belt tensioners (out of 10mm aluminium plate)

I think that with this setup, it will be much better than what I have now

[Improbable Construct]

I think that it is all cumulative. Each thing helps a little bit to make the whole thing better.
I seemed to have a lot of delrin V wheels that would let the bearings just fall out.
I didn't even have to press them in. So I think that the metal V wheels helped there.
The larger extrusion helps resist twit and sag so that helps.
The aluminum spindle mount made a huge difference from the HDPE mounts I made.
I used the carbon fiber because I wanted to experiment with the end plates and it was either carbon fiber or aluminum and the carbon fiber seemed cooler!

Metal spacers and the double X are a big upgrade over stock I would start there.

[potatotron]

IC - when you build / rebuild your mill do you square up & align the frame pieces each time, or do you readjust after everything is together, or both?

Also did you get your spacers from McMaster? Are you using aluminum, stainless, etc.?