Q about adding powered cross slide as an attachment to a large wood lathe
I am working with a Powermatic 2442 wood lathe. It can handle up to 24 inch diameter work and 42 length. I would like to add a powered cross slide cutter and have some questions: I will need no more...
View ArticleMy CNC Router Built Around The New C-Beam Rail
Robert Bailey published a new build: I started this build about 2 weeks after the c-beam hit the store. I purchased a single bundle and ordered a TinyG to run it. where I work I have Hardware, Software...
View ArticleIs a center mounted Z-axis Overkill?
Two C-beams would "sandwich" the Z-Axis. The reasoning is to eliminate z-deflection that would occur when spindle is pushing lower into material. This would allow higher Z gantry and longer Z-axis...
View ArticleSea-OX
Steven Bloom published a new build: This is the start of my first CNC buildClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleMuch4 - A printed version of the Laser V
skarab published a new build: By following the way of Robert Hummel, I drew a version of its exellent Laser V to use NEMA17 and easily printable parts.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleDelta-Six
Sage published a new build: Super rigid Delta printer, using 20X40 V-SlotClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleHiccup (skipped steps??) on Y Axis
I could use some advice here. Symptoms are, during an Y-axis move say, g1 x1 (inch), will work just fine, a second g1 x1 move will also work fine. But a reversal to g1 x-1 will result in a very brief...
View Article2'x4' cnc bench top router with a 4th axis
hello all I'm new here and find all kinds of new information here Can anyone point me in the right direction how to build a Cnc router with a 4th axis like that ? Thanks for all the info Chris
View ArticleC Beam Rotary
gwandad published a new build: I've used the good work of Openbuilds & expanded it to suit.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleLongest x axis
Is there anyone here that attempted a 2.1m x-axis? Use case: Engraving and routing on a standard 1080 x 900 mm solid door panel. I read the articles on long runs, where timing belts slip, about pinion...
View ArticlePrinted Eccentric Spacer
Machinist is slow getting the brass spacers done, so today in a fit of frustration, I am printing them. Will test and post later on this thread along with documentation files.
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OpenXY
Keith Davis published a new build: Combines the layout factor of a CoreXY while using Cartesian logic. The design has a fixed build plate - moving an X/Y frame on the Z axis enclosed by an outer main...
View ArticleZebu ( OX clone with Brasil materials)
skape published a new build: An OX clone with alternative parts.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View Article3D Printed OX StepperMotor Mount
I designed a printed stepper motor mount for the NEMA17 20x40mm extrusion Z axis. It is designed to sit on top of the steel plate in the standard design and provide a more reliable motor mount than the...
View Articleever feel like you will never get the hang of 3d cad?
I've been trying to build a cnc machine for almost a year now, but my lack of knowledge seems to be holding me back. I've invested thousands sofa on parts but am literally no closer to cutting than the...
View ArticleC-Beam Actuator Example Builds
kram242 published a new build: Here are a few helpful C-Beam actuator ideas that will help you get a start on your buildsClick to expand... Read more about this build...
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...
View Article3D Printed Solid - Large Format Printer
Greg Heffner published a new build: I need a large build plate without spending 10-20k for a "store" built printer.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleCNC recommendation OX ,X-Carve etc..
Hi I am new to this Forum I am looking at one of the OX or a X-Crave in the large formats and I had some questions. I would like to use this for Foam, Aluminum, Brass, Wood and Plastics. The OX looks...
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