Namuna
Thanks for the comments!
I saw your post on the Clisby yahoo group.
I power mine with a minicraft power supply. Your 12volt power supply will work fine.
I buy my metals at a local industrial supply store and at the LHS. K&S metals have more than just tubing if you ask for it.
What accessories?
Well.....
You need a mill vise and/or hold down clamps. An assortment of cutting mills (called end mills) that will fit in the clisby spindle. At least one percision ground angle (miniature if possible).
A couple extra cutting bits for the lathe. I will talk to you more through email if you want.
The most important accesories for someone new the tabletop machineing are these books:
http://www.sherline.com/5300inst.htm
and
http://www.sherline.com/bookplug.htm
When you read this book your brain will start to jiggle and twitch, you will get goosebumps, and your wallet will empty shortly thereafter.
If you really want to know what micro machining can be, check out this link:
http://www.barryjordan.freeola.com/models.htm
The machines in this guys webpage are working minature models that he built from scratch!! Imagine what you can do with machine tools
Remember,
You dont need machine tools to make a TTTT. In fact, the guys like Arch2b that are doing it with basic modeling tools are doing just fine without a mill or lathe. Look at the 8x8 that Killer is making! He is not using any machine tools at all!
I only use the mill to machine my front axles and as a drill press. I don't think I have ever used my lathe on a TTTT project. But, I may end up making some custom wheels for a TTTT eventually.
The first picture in this thread shows all the tools you will need to make a basic TTTT to have fun with.
I would be happy to discuss micro machine tools with you off thread.