3018 work-area upgrade 430x280x45

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I purchased most of my components from eBay to simplify the process, and I'll be using Amazon links, but keep in mind that you can likely find these parts cheaper on eBay if you're willing to search. If you can drill and tap steel rod, you can use the standard Z-axis mounts that come with the printer, but you will still need to print the carriage. Material List (Purchased): 2040 T-slot aluminum extrusion: I purchased six 500mm pieces from Amazon. The link is https://www.amazon.com/Iverntech-European-Standard-Extrusion-Engraving/dp/B07PNXNF5V/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=500mm+2040&qid=1584048384&sr=8-1. Sliding Nut: I purchased an M5 nut from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PB7W8V1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1. M3 Sliding Nut: I also purchased an M3 nut from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P8YSJYM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1. Corner Bracket: I purchased a corner bracket from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P8YSJYM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1. 10mm Linear Motion Rod: I purchased two 500mm pieces of 10mm linear motion rod from Amazon. The link is https://www.amazon.com/ReliaBot-inches-Hardened-Chrome-Plated/dp/B07R16L2M5/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=10mm+linear+rod+500mm&qid=1584048425&sr=8-2. 10 mm Linear Bearing: I purchased four 30mm pieces of 10mm linear bearing from Amazon. The link is https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0814GC94H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. You can also steal this part from the base printer. 8 mm Linear Bearing: I purchased two 45mm pieces of 8mm linear bearing from Amazon. The link is https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-LM8UU-Linear-Bearings-Length/dp/B07H94L2NR/ref=sr_1_19?crid=1TOB37NY5KZXU&keywords=8mm+linear+bearing&qid=1584048624&s=industrial&sprefix=8mm+line%2Cindustrial%2C182&sr=1-19. Lead Screw T8x2: I purchased two 500mm pieces of lead screw T8x2 from eBay. The link is https://www.ebay.com/itm/8mm-T8x2-Lead-Screw-Threaded-Rod-T8-Trapezoidal-ACME-Stepper-150-200-250-300-400/322001200138?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=510950737978&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649. Anti-backlash Nut: I purchased three T8x2 anti-backlash nuts from Amazon. The links are https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083JWYBDK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C1TBZC3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. CNC Spindle Kit: I purchased a CNC spindle kit from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C1TBZC3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Manufactured Parts: I printed the following parts at 40% infill with four walls in PLA: Linear Rod Mount (4), Ball-bearing Mount (1), Nema 17 Motor Mount (1), Linear Bearing Mount (4), Anti-backlash Nut Mount (1), Spindle Carriage (1), and Spindle Mount (1).