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Build a CNC Router from Scratch (Part 2): Complete Video Tutorial
by phooddaniel on August 24, 2007 Table of Contents License: Attribution Non-commercial Share Alike (by-nc-sa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intro: Build a CNC Router from Scratch (Part 2): Complete Video Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . step 1: Make the Y-Axis Bearing Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . step 2: Measuring and Completing the y-axis Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . step 3: The Z-Axis Transmission Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . step 4: X-Axis Cutting Surface and Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . step 5: Finishin up on the Z-Axis Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advertisements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 6
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License: Attribution Non-commercial Share Alike (by-nc-sa) Intro: Build a CNC Router from Scratch (Part 2): Complete Video Tutorial
If you haven't seen part 1 , your CNC may look like a three legged dog. This is a multi-part instructable that demonstrates how to build a CNC Router (a computer controlled router) from scratch. CNC Machines can come in many shapes and sizes. Just look at these cool instructables on building a CNC. This is a cool new instructable how to make a CNC using pipes , which blew me away. There is also this one that includes plans. This instructable is based on a logical process of construction where measurements are made during certain steps to achieve any size CNC machine. Whether you want to build a mini mill for PCBs, or a large sign making device. It's up to you. With power tools, I believe that this machine can be made in one weekend. I built mine within two weeks with kids, wife and a job. I just wish I had a table saw to replace my miter box (you see me cranking away in the videos). The cool aspect of this build is that you can put the thing together as you create the pieces. So, we left off with the z-axis assembly and now we can get started with the y-axis.
Image Notes 1. This is what I call the y-axis upper bearing support.
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Image Notes 1. Notice the double layer. 2. Aluminum angle 1 1/4" x (1/8" thick)
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Image Notes 1. This is the y-axis bottom bearing support piece. It's also where the end of the lead screw will be.
Related Instructables
How to Make a Three Axis CNC Machine (Cheaply and Easily) by oomlout
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cmh6473 says:
Oct 22, 2008. 6:33 PM REPLY I see you referring to the BuildYourCNC.com website quite a bit. Is that site yours? Just curious. If it is why the tutorials? IS it to help customers assemble the kits or make their own kits? By the way, I love the way you are putting this together. It makes it far easier to follow when you use very basic tools rather than professional tools that most of us may not have. You should host a show on TV because you make it very easy to follow and understand without actually speaking. You are very good at these tutorials. Look forward to following you through the whole process
phooddaniel says:
Jun 30, 2009. 1:55 PM REPLY Sorry for the WAY late response. Yes, this is my site. It get very deep into the detail with instructions on how to build the CNC machine and many more videos. Thanks for the Kudos.
Chadworkz says:
It looks like a pressure fit, but maybe he used glue?
phooddaniel says:
Jun 27, 2009. 7:35 AM REPLY I have seen a few methods from various builders of this project. My favorite is mechanically securing the angle from each end. First, bore a hole from the inside corner of the aluminum angles on each end. Then, affix the angle on the table (or other pieces that will receive an angle) with long clamps, or the mechanism itself. Drill through the wood using the newly bored holes and then drill a transverse hold for the cross dowel. Glue can also be used; however, try to find a glue that woks well with these two materials. Epoxy will be too brittle. Wood glue may not bond to the aluminum over time. Maybe silicone would work, but I haven't tried it.
snowpenguin says:
Apr 9, 2009. 8:09 PM REPLY Hey phoodaniel, went to website, love your yz axes, do you have a picture of the z axis assembly and part of the y rails, not by the gantry sides? Want to incorporate the yz part into my cnc, just with slightly different x. Thanks!
dedetc says:
How did u secure the alum angles, the bearings and support, to the MDF?
bdubu says:
Mar 9, 2009. 8:38 PM REPLY Thanks to the author for the great instructable. Nice work indeed! To the prior poster, "vaibhav", I believe that the remainder can be found at http://buildyourcnc.com.
rich200313 says:
Will this guide also include a homebrew controller for the mill?
phooddaniel says:
Aug 25, 2007. 10:46 AM REPLY I do plan on adding one (a chopper board) in the near future. The videos will include the entire process of etching (the old fashioned way), soldering, testing, and running. At the BuildYourCNC.com website, I include videos on the hobbycnc chopper board assembly. The home brew board will be an additional resource. My intent is to provide as many alternatives as possible.
funlw65 says:
How about linistepper?
phooddaniel says:
Sep 6, 2007. 10:50 AM REPLY I have looked at that controller many times. I can't anticipate a problem with using it, but I would like to see if I can design my own using an Allegro chip. Thoughts?
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funlw65 says:
Sep 6, 2007. 11:33 AM REPLY No, just want to build linisteppers. I am not expert on microchips but I learning fast. I have a chip programmer in construction. In Romania is easy to find Microchip components. Another choice is Atmel but in time ...
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