Rotary Axis OX Derivitive
dougsnash published a new build: A Rotary Axis CNC router based on the OX CNC RouterClick to expand... Read more about this build...
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 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 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 ArticleC beam build for guitars
hi, I build acoustic arch top guitars.these have bent sides and carved tops and backs,so I'm wondering if the c beam type build would work for rough carving the concave and convex arches,if so this...
View ArticleOXmill
John Mueller published a new build: Small Mill type CNC machine, using C-Beams and V-Slot rail, bundle packs as a starter point. I needed a smallish desktop machine to fit a pretty narrow use case for...
View ArticleNeed an Extremly Stripped Down GRBL Controller
I am looking for an application that can be used by basically anyone. I have a features list that it needs to have. Load G-Code file Step and Repeat function Counter for the Step and Repeat function...
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 ArticleLooking into purchasing an Ox or Custom Designed CNC, Need Your Wisdom
Hey Openbuilds members! My name is Justin and I am new to the CNC world. I have been buying a few parts from Mark over the past two years in order to create a prototype product I have designed. I have...
View ArticleCore-XY Cube
alan richard published a new build: An enclosed cube shaped 3D printer using CoreXY motion. Fabricated from V slot extrusion, standard extrusion, aluminium plate and acrylic sheet using basic workshop...
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 ArticleConcrete filled C-Beam?
Just throwing the idea out to see what others think. What if I were to close the open side of the C-Beam with some plate, and then fill the interior with concrete? This is similar to what Taig does...
View ArticleC-Beam Rigid - 'The Hog'
ymilord published a new build: C-Beam Machine baseline build. DW618 Spindle. SuperPID. Gcode Controlled Mist Coolant. Rigid Work Surface. NEMA 23 (425oz-in) Leadshine 4 Axis Stepper Driver. LinuxCNC...
View Articleox backlash values
I am using dual GT2 3MM belts for X and Y axes. Using a dial gauge, I have measured backlash to be approximately 0.10-0.12mm for each axis. Are these pretty typical values for this setup?
View Articleholes are tapered
I have an ox machine. No matter what machining operation I do for making holes in 10mm PVC , i get a tapered hole. The top part of the hole is about 0.15mm larger than the bottom part. I have used a...
View ArticleHedge trimmer
Iwan Müller published a new build: This is a machine to trim and horizontal cutting hedges.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleDewalt DW611 Removable Power Cord
So if your cheap like me, you probably do not have 2 routers. So I decided that I wanted to make my router easily removable from my C-Beam plate maker. First thing I did was incorporate thumb screws to...
View ArticleLaser Mount
blindflight published a new build: This is a mount I wanted to build for a laser project using OpenBuilds part router mount.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleStrange issues with OX since new shop vac installed - OX Stops Responding
Everything was working well with my Ooznest Ox with CNC Xpro until i changed vacuums. My Vacuum is not on all of the time the OX is cutting and i tend to put it on part way through cuts to remove...
View ArticleHULK-XY (Fixed Build Plate, C-Beam, CoreXY)
Adam Filipowicz published a new build: Super Rigid CoreXY 3D PrinterClick to expand... Read more about this build...
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