Quick update's
I spent a while today carefully de-buring , cleaning and sanding the lightobject mirror mounts and lens holder ( they were quite rough )
I also spent some time ( I am a beginner ) turning up some smooth idlers as mentioned in this post
viewtopic.php?p=3499#p3499These work great so I will look to make a X-axis replacement next.
I'm not happy with my X axis V-rail it has a tight spot in the center
Hopefully Bart's Maker slide material will fix this when it becomes available.
Here is my total so far to give uk builders an idea of cost ( at time of purchase )
build log kits Plastic parts,Hardware kit,Mechatronics kit,Linear bearing system Total £376.94 including import vat of £65.04
E-stop switch bay £3.45
laser test switch bay £2.25
Microswitches ebay £4.00
24V psu ebay £33.99
Light object Laser lenses and mirrors £150.38 including import vat
Loctite 409 20g tube from ebay £5.54
Laser tube and psu from ebay £249.28
kableshlep cable carriers I have received these but lost the invoice
( found it £62.84)
Misumi parts came in at £220.90 this includes a bank charge my firm had to make
Assist air nozzle free (home made)
Water cooling pumm £23.75
Bart's laser controller/driver and tygon tubing £134.28
RUNNING TOTAL £1267.06