If you use decrementing cuts, 0.3,0.2,0.15,0.1,0.1,0.05 the loads stay contained.
Clough is an excellent setup, but nearly 3 times the cost, i have done a cnc build and wanted the challenge of an arduino to bring a mini lathe to life.
Those mini lathes usually come with 3 plastic gears, a big incentive for an els setup.
Can the OP please document the build please?
70% of the arduino setup is transferable to a Clough setup, maybe inspiration to 'jump ship'.
