C-BEAM "Y" axis low cost improvement.
Here is a low cost improvement to the C-BEAM "Y" axis. This axis is week toward the opposite ends of the "X" The plate when milling can dip as much as 1mm. So I decided to make a small simple fix to...
View Articleooznest OX CNC Machine
Ryan Lock published a new build: The ooznest OX CNC Machine Kit is based on the OX CNC Machine designed by Mark Carew, and it incorporates many upgrades from this community. The plate designs in our...
View ArticleWood finishing
I have a few questions about finishing a piece that was cut. I make monograms with my router, and after I'm done I have to spend a ton of time cleaning up all of the edges. I use a downcut spiral bit,...
View ArticleCNC xPRO Driver
Michael published a new build: Spark Concepts CNC xPRO Driver. A new GRBL compatible, all-in-one stepper driver board with 4 motor controllers for XYZ + 1 clone (or rotary!). Capable of powering your...
View ArticleMIC6 plate or slotted table
I'm kinda at an impass. I've always used MIC6 plate for my builds for the table which allow for fixturing anywhere and the use of locating pins for a given offset. I like the concept of slotted table,...
View ArticleCNC Router Design: Custom Gantry Plates vs Standard Plates Plus Extrusion
Browsing through the designs here and elsewhere (OX, shapeoko, CNC router parts, etc.) there seems to be a basic commonality to all of them: the use of custom gantry plates. The plates have various...
View ArticleLarge 3D printer
Keteland published a new build: Hello ! This is my very first OpenBuilds build. It's based on the Maximus 3D Printer, published by mytechno3d : good source of inspiration !Click to expand... Read more...
View ArticleTapping Extrusions
Whoever said tapping and threading these extrusions should be taken out and donkey whipped. I'm to the point of taking all of my extrusions to a machine shop and having them tapped. On top of that, M5...
View ArticleVoxel OX 3D Printer
Marshall Peck published a new build: An open source 3D printer design with a sturdy V-Slot frame.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleModified Ox - Rack & Pinion?
Hi, As the subject suggests, has anyone ever modified or thought of modifying an Ox to use a pack & pinion drive instead of a belt or screw? I have a couple ideas to do it, but it's a little...
View ArticleOoznest build - 1500mm x 1000mm
gavspav published a new build: Its the first build for me so its just the story of me attempting to build the kit and hopefully end up with something I can use. Hopefully without destroying anything or...
View ArticleOX CNC Machine - strange behaviour
Hello everyone, i'm new in CNC. i just bought from Openbuilds Poland OX CNC 1000x1000 with Makita router. i'm trying to make it working. it was assmbly by them and now i'm doing first cuts. i'm using...
View ArticleBrushless Motor Foam Cutter and cutting sheet foam
It has been suggested to me that the RC'ers here on Openbuilds might be interested in my Brushed/Brushless Motor Foam Cutter. The method is "novel/unique" but not new... I've been using it for several...
View ArticleCebu
John Meikrantz published a new build: Another build based on the venerable OX. xPRO CNC controller, and a few extras.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleAnti Backlash nut loads
I am building a much larger "Z" axis, 500 mm long. I could make in shorter but I am lazy and don't want to cut it down. My axis may be heavier and I was wondering what the anti backlash nut load rating...
View ArticleStop X-axis flex on the OX!
Has anyone come up with a working solution for X-axis flex on a 1000mm X-beam on their OX? The more I use the machine the more I notice. 2.5D carvings and V-carving are showing the weakness in 2X 20x60...
View ArticleLautr3k
skarab published a new build: A 3D printer without belts, a print volume of 320x320x260mm, obviously the V-Slot as linear guide! and a maximum of printed pieces.Click to expand... Read more about this...
View ArticleR7 CNC Gantry Plates???
Trying to find a place to purchase these gantry plates without having to buy the entire kit. Anyone know of where to get them or the cad file to have them made?
View ArticleOneZ i3
Keith Davis published a new build: A quiet, 8inx8in build area, Cartesian printer with permanently level bed. This is a compact, solid, inexpensive printer that will reliably print any type filament...
View ArticleOpenBuilds OX CNC Machine
kram242 published a new build: OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine. A strong easy to build shop CNC router that can be sized to suit your needs. Many new features have been incorporated into the OX to make it a...
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