CNC gantry from Mendel i2 parts

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Started this project early this year but abandoned it shortly after. This is an experimental CNC gantry made from parts from my first 3D printer, a Prusa Mendel i2 clone. I tried to re-use as many parts as possible, like bearings, motors, rods, etc. Rather than having the files just sit on my hard drive or in the Fusion cloud, I might as well publish them here. This is an unfinished project, but might get someone else started. Assembled using mainly M8 and M3 screws and nuts. A proper Z axis is missing, and the X carriage belt attachment is far from ideal. A redesign of the carriages for proper belt clamping is needed. At this stage it could probably be used for a small laser as an engraver.