[Vanhackspace] Sugest where to get metal / plastic locally

[James Douma]

Yeah ... thats the machine I got ... the rebranded Sieg X2.

I had stumbled across a few links while looking for info on converting the
mill to CNC. I may actually order the kit from CNC fusion
http://cncfusion.com/minimill1.html . I was kinda wondering how I would hook
up the Z axis and it looks like their solution will save me a few hours so I
think its worth it. Its too bad our dollar is tanking relative to the US.

I ordered the 400 oz-in stepper kit from Probotix
http://www.probotix.com/index.php?view=product&path=23&product_id=45 ... I
think they should do the trick. I was going to hook up the 4th stepper to a
rotary table something like
http://busybeetools.ca/cgi-bin/picture10?&NETID=0000051028082086095&NTITEM=B061

Thanks for directing me to Rustan Metals. Thats fairly close to my office so
I should be able to go by during lunch to check it out.

Emmanuel, please keep me up-to-date with your progress. I'm sure getting the
software dialed is going to hold its own challenges.

I'm really looking forward to the day when I can make my first part.

Thanks for your help.

- James


On 10/28/08, Emmanuel Stone <emmanuel.stone at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I know Rustan Metals[1] will sell small quantities of aluminium
> (Minimum order $20), and presumably other stuff too.
>
> Not sure about plastic, I found a nice sheet of delrin or similar in a
> "Free Stuff" box :)
>
> If you're looking for information about converting to CNC (I presume
> you got the Craftex rebranded Sieg X2 mill), here's a few links to get
> you started (i'm still debating the merits of each of these options,
> so let me know what you think)
>
> http://biobug.org/machine-shop/mill/
> http://www.fignoggle.com/
> http://cncfusion.com/minimill1.html
> http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26973
>
> -Emmanuel
>
> [1]
>
> 630 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 3L2, Canada‎ - (604) 682-8541‎
>
> http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&resnum=0&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=rustan+metals+vancouver&fb=1&cid=0,0,6964719272263176241&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 10:02 AM, James Douma <james.douma at nitobi.com>
> wrote:
> > Ok .... next question ...
> >
> > I got a mini mill from Busy Bee and the CNC kit is on its way. (Thanks
> > Emmanuel)
> >
> > Where is a good place to get aluminum stock and/or plastic sheet / blocks
> in
> > the lower mainland. ... or is it better to just order it online.
> >
> > Thanks for any suggestions you might have.
> >
> > - James
> >
> > On 10/24/08, James Douma <james.douma at nitobi.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks Emmanuel,
> >>
> >> That sounds like a much better  idea (getting mini Mill from Busy Bee).
> >>
> >> The lumenlab stuff looks really cool as well. It looks like really good
> >> quality components. I wouldn't mind getting one of the RoGR kits ...
> maybe
> >> phase 2 :)
> >>
> >> I think I'll swing by the Busy Bee store in New West this weekend to
> check
> >> it out.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> James
> >>
> >> On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 11:12 AM, Emmanuel Stone
> >> <emmanuel.stone at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I was following these guys' progress:
> >>> http://lumenlab.com/
> >>>
> >>> Until I got a mini-mill (in busy bee tools) to convert.
> >>>
> >>> -Emmanuel
> >>>
> >>> On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 10:46 AM, James Douma <james.douma at nitobi.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>> > Can anyone suggest a good source for get a desktop CNC kit ( good
> >>> > quality
> >>> > rails, bushings, etc)
> >>> >
> >>> > I was thinking of getting the Fireball V90 kit
> >>> >
> >>> >    http://www.probotix.com/FireBall_v90_cnc_router_kit/
> >>> >
> >>> > I'm not sure what the quality of construction is. It appears to be
> made
> >>> > of
> >>> > MDF frame but I can't tell what the quality of the rails + bushings +
> >>> > threaded rods are. Anyone have any insights here?
> >>> >
> >>> > Checking eBay, there are a lot of options out there with a wide price
> >>> > range.
> >>> > I don't want anything super-expensive but at the same time I'm
> looking
> >>> > for
> >>> > decent quality (polished chrome rails ... custom machined parts ...
> not
> >>> > hacked together)
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> >
> http://business.shop.ebay.ca/items/Equipment-Machinery__cnc_W0QQ_nkwZcncQQLHQ5fAuctionZ1QQ_dmptZWoodworkingQQ_sacatZ57120QQ_sopZ3QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em301?_trksid=p3286.c0.m301
> >>> >
> >>> > Ideally I'd like to use a Canadian supplier.
> >>> >
> >>> > If anyone has any suggestions, can you please let me know.
> >>> >
> >>> > Thanks,
> >>> >
> >>> > James
> >>> >
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