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My table is 7" X 30" and there is no mechanical lock or I can't see where one would go , will have to check the Craftex at Busy Bee next time I'm in town . I'm only guessing it's a Craftex . Using the stepper locks on the other 2 axis seems to work , but that was only light cuts in aluminum .

I found a couple of pictures of the sub assemblies Notice the cog pulleys are 1:1 ratio , most CNC machines 3:1 ratio . Something else to investigate and change . The panel powered up , the computer power supply is on the back side of this panel in a mini computer tower . The green item on...

Thank you for that information , I know that if using the X axis you typically would use a mechanical lock on the Y and Z axis . I had thought about using the " lock " feature on the control panel which I think should provide a similar result .

Thanks RobinHood , fun project .

John . Thanks for the comment. Here is a link to the site where I found the circuit http://www.haythornthwaite.com/119%20More%20Power%20at%20Your%20Elbow%20Electronics.pdf I made 3 of them , the X and Y are on the pendents so I can hand hold them when needed and the Z is on the control panel...

This is a project that I'm still working on . Appears to be a Craftex CX603 ( current model ) , there is no name on it just a serial number stamped under the table and a decal under the belt cover indicating spindle speeds . I don't know any history on the machine as I bought it from a school...

Brent . Great looking job , I will watch as you finish up . Bill

Great job , I have done one of those as well now just waiting to replace one of the universals for the table power feed that was broken .

Johnw. Thank you for your in depth explanation, now quick question . I ordered a 3 phase input by mistake ( senior moment ) now if I try hooking it up to 1 phase input am I better to just hook up the 2 legs ( 220 V ) to see if it shows an error code or go straight to connect " A " to one leg and...

Hello from Wasaga Beach, new member as well .