The G.E.C.K - Vault Tec component.

OK so as I said it is exciting but not terribly so. I now have the sides of the chassis and the ball screw.



I even got a free half Trigger's broom with the ball screw :D God knows. Any way, yeah. So I need to send that ball screw down to my mate who also has the ground bars for the rails. Hence the cardboard tube there. I am going to pack that later and get it collected on Monday.

So yeah. Still no finish line in sight but at least it is something.
 
The broom is an idea I've seen before. It's sacrificial protection - ie if Evri get hold of your parcel and get 'enthusiastic', the broom should protect the part that's actually valuable. Had similar with items taped to chunks or plastic or wood or even in a piece of plastic pipe. Works well and cheaper than replacing a ball screw that arrives damaged.

So you've really taken the RepRap concept and run with it then :D You need a 4th axis so you can get it to machine its own replacement ball screw ends now!
 
Hah. The ball screw nut holder just arrived too.

Sadly mum’s shower died today (same issue as last time) so I’m waiting for the insurance plumber to arrive. However I’m going to have to jump ship so I can’t sort Ross CNC yet.
 
cant wait to see the final build, cool that you are using the bc250 been wanting to get one myself after seeing a video from eta prime. ive been torn because the steam machine is out soon and I know my mrs wouldn't be happy if I build a third pc for the house
 
I think the Steam machine is going to have serious problems due to the DRAM situation. It may be delayed, or, cost an absolute fortune.

Funny you bumped the thread... I FINALLY remembered to pack up the ball screw and send it over to my mate. So he has all of the parts that need machining now. Fingers crossed in a couple of weeks I should be able to get back on this.
 
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