Cleaning Aluminum Extrusions
Anodizing aluminum is not always perfect process and sometimes the extrusions will have anomalies like a white calcium build up from the wash tank or gummy tack from packing tape etc... stuck to the...
View ArticleUsing a laptop? Want to? Parallel under-powered?
Something recently that I have ran into was that I tried to use a laptop to setup my latest build. I currently have my build inside of my house (instead of my shop) So I have been using an old Toshiba...
View ArticleV-slot CO2 Laser (60-100w)
openhardwarecoza published a new build: DIY Lasercutter: Budget orientated, medium sized (60-100w), safety first, based on Lasersaur software toolchainClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleDouble C-Beam X-Axis Gantry (idea)
A quick idea for stronger x-axis gantry. What tell the public about using two c-beam and hanging the router/spend between? The design would cost more, as well as taking up more space. However the...
View ArticleUpgrading the “old” C-Beam machine
Ronald van Arkel published a new build: So we have new plates, stronger motors, belt drive reduction, but what should we do with them? In this article you might find the answer you were looking for as...
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Added Resistors the Z
The NEMA 17 stepper on my Z axis was over heating. The manufacture said I was over powering it and that I needed to add 2.4K resistors. I got the resistors and soldered them in line to each of the four...
View ArticleDIY Coil Winder
Hey guys just found this Bryan from Epicenter.com put together this cool little coil winding machine! I think the Build turned out great and some of the ideas he incorporated are awesome.
View Article4th Axis, as anyone added this to there cnc router
Hi, As anyone built a 4th axis unit for there cnc router?
View ArticleIndieLC
Indieflow published a new build: A lightweight, portable, accurate 3D Printer that has a good sized print area and small overall footprint that is easy to build, with easy to source components. The...
View ArticleX-Axis Cross Beam Balance
I'm making a build somewhat similar to the OX. Given my current design, I can easily put the X-Axis cross beam in three different places with regard to the gantry wheels on either end. I can place the...
View ArticleIs the new high torque 20T GT3 pulley 8mm or 0.25" bore?
The description of the bore size of the new high torque 20T GT3 pulley is not clear. GT3 Timing Pulley - 20 Tooth - High Torque Series ' This pulley has a clamp that locks onto the 8mm diameter...
View ArticleC Beam Expanded
Could I ask if the C beam 1000mm exhibits any significant whip on the lead screw?? If so would the OB store carry a larger size lead screw? Thinking of making a C beam expanded in size. Thanks,
View ArticleScreaming Ox CNC Machine
Motions published a new build: Big brother of the Charging Ox CNC machine.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleRouty GT2 290 BSX CNC Router, Low Cost and Good!
puntoMX published a new build: The Routy GT2 300 BSX CNC Router is a Low Cost CNC build. It performs the same as the larger Routy's from OpenBuilds but doesn't break the bank!Click to expand... Read...
View ArticleDelrin V-wheel Kit is sloppy?
I am building a large delta printer and designed the carriages around a V-rail and printed carriage with 3 (or 4) of these wheel kits. After thinking I had designed a weak carriage I finally realized...
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Weekend Warriors...whatcha working on?
We are spending the weekend @ a baseball tournament. Hope you are having some fun in the workshop.
View ArticleTAZ C-Beam CnC Router by RC-CnC
Barry Danks published a new build: C-Beam inspired CnC Router (1000x750) Approx 90mm of Z travelClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleLaseWeb v2 Testing rig
Anthony Bolgar published a new build: This build is for a testing rig to use while testing out different controller boards for use with LaserWeb v2. It will also be used to test LaserWeb v2 as a CNC...
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Inexpensive Wood Blocks
MaryD submitted a new resource: Inexpensive Wood Blocks - 3/4" x 5" Hardwood Samples - good for routing etc Found Pergo Wood Flooring samples @ Lowe's Home Improvement store in a variety of colors,...
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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