I just wanted to say ive watched all your build video's ten or twelve times each and they have really encouraged me to start building. I just ordered my lead screws this morning.... so i got to go now get my chair and wait by my mailbox :-)
awesome job man !! your videos were so encouraging ,i've been wanting to build a cnc router for years now ,and finally i'm doing it based on your design, i've finished the base, X and Y-Axis for now (it took me 3 days to do it). you made it look super easy but making sure everything is square and level can drive you crasy. Thank you again for the great videos , looking forward for new ones ;)
+Chris “Nashville Edge” Simeone Thank you for the kind words Chris, I'm glad you've enjoyed it. I was also inspired by a fellow youtuber, It's contagious!
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Damn buddy, you did an awesome work. I fully enjoyed 4 parts. Please keep doing this kind of videos. Blessings from México
oh man, that's not "cheap", you have so many amazing tools there around to make it damn easy!! hahaha To make a "cheap" CNC like your, first we must to spend a "fortune" in "amazing tools and aids. I can't stop watching your videos, you're a really smart "artist"… at least is really useful for me to catch the concept. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wit :)
it's so fascinating watching you work.. cool, calm & precise! super inspiring. i'm looking into building a cnc myself, but no where near this level of awesome. peace & respect from australia!
I think it might be interresting to drive the skate wheels directly instead of using leadscrew. That way you get something like rack and pinion, but based purely on friction.
i was wondering what you are using for a power supply, and great job on the design, i was most inspired on the way you used those metal draw slides for the z axis that was a genius idea, keep the vids coming if you decide to do another, i am thinking on building a cnc and got some great ideas from a site called open source using c frame and lead screws rather than belts, thanks again.
Hi . a great project , may i suggest that you shield the motor and the threaded rods when working as the splatter will damage them. also the motors appear light for the load expected of them.
Oh my god that radiation heater will heat and warp one side of your CNC mill and if you squared like that all your router will be out of whack! ;P But seriously, really cool thing to watch you. Welding is so powerful. I have to learn how to weld!
Just kidding I really like this project but my concern is that to don't have any adjustment to compensate for wear. If this machine gets a lot of use the hard outer bearing races are going to wear the mild steel tubing and a couple thousandths Hearne and a couple thousandths there and you start having problems. Don't Get me wrong your doing a fantastic job just used to build machinery and have seen what works and what doesn't and I totally get working on a budget and working with what you have just felt like I should mention it. Keep up the great vids!!
Why did you use the router power tool since its fundamental application is to cut grooves onto the surface and welding doesn't involve any of those. Regards from India, would be very happy to hear from you soon
fascinating !!!! are you an engineer ? ive watched several of these but yours seem THE best...want to do something like this but to focused elsewhere.. thanks for the great vedios
How is it holding up? Just want to let you know this inspired me to build mine. Very similar but mine is a tad smaller. Got 2 axes done. Just waiting on ball screws and steppers from china. Thanks for dedicating your time to help us!!
This guy has x and y backwards. All the CNC routers and CAM softwares I've seen call the Y axis that which carries the gantry to and fro in relation to the user or the way you look at it. The X axis moves the tool side to side.
Well, it helps when talking to others with CNC router experience and that the was the software was set up on every one that I ever used. I had to pay extra attention make sure I was on the same sheet of music while you were talking. Good price. Good ideas for using thrift store stuff. Great fabrication. Not sure how it compares for accuracy compared to linear slides and ball screws ($1000 for a 4'x8' kit.) One thing I've been wondering. I can't remember the term for the problem, but with a center screw, if you go too fast, it will try to skew the gantry so it's not perpendicular to the direction of travel. Some machines use a rack and pinion to keep the left and right sides of the gantry moving the same - like posi-traction vs limited slip in effect. I think I also saw one with one stepper on each side of the motor. You experience any obvious problems from trying to go fast yet?
Awesome build; do you think it would be possible to attach an arc welder to a cnc mill to create an additive metal printer? Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Do you have any practical applications in mind for the welder attachment? I could envision pretty specific applications where it would be worth proving some code if you had repeat work; and of course a fourth axis would be pretty useful when welding tubing. I am impressed with the quality you are getting per dollar. Very impressed. I wonder what kind of accuracy your lead screws have compared to say Chinese 'C7' ball screws on Ebay. iirc some real world measurements via glass scale from CNCZone showed accuracy of around .009"/ft with
+Gabe Larkin One reason I built the CNC is to perform repetitive welding. I received a large order for these custom brackets that require long beads of welding. I bypassed the trigger and instead wired a relay switch which is activated by spindle on/off commands (M3, M5). The tedious part will be going thru the code and inserting these commands but it will be worth it. For now I've been triggering the welder by hand and things are going much faster. I'm not sure yet how accurate my lead screws are since I don't have a dial gauge, but I'm planning on getting one soon. Thanks for watching and for your comments.
I have been watching your videos. Did you design it on 3d cad or paper first or are you just going on previous experience. You have some awesome ideas like the couplers and lots of talent.
Hi, love the build and have followed it throughout and admire you for it. A question though (not a criticism mind you). Having spent that kind of $ for the 4 bearings, was there a reason you didn't use sealed bearings like the ones you harvested from the roller skates and skate board? I'm sure ones of the same size you needed must be available via the internet. Just concerned about debris getting in those open bearings and putting a hurt on all your hard work that's all. Thank you again for sharing your build with us!
Really like your videos! How are you ?and how is your cnc machine doing? I’m building one now inspired by yours! Thank you🙏 . Any change you’re considering building an extra axis for round materials? I am..
Watched your videos several times.... I'm nearly complete with my build of the CNC.. May I say that I wish I had the stepper bits that you have... Mine SUCK!!!
i could not image how to line up the motor with a long screw and connect them together? As it will rotate together for a long time, it doesn't request very accurate line up? what is your trick? :)
Really like your videos on building the cnc machine i am from Eagle Pass Tx and starting to build my own like yours with skate wheels just slightly different, if you dont mind i would like to ask you a few questions wi When i come across a problem
+Absorber of Light ...First thanks for the great videos you made ! what kind of Stepper Motor Driver Moduls are you using and where did you bought the motors and the driver modules ?
the nema 17 aren't to weak and how many feet is your cnc and could you use a normal ready rod like you used on the z axis for the drive screws on x and y nice build videos too
Still works perfect. However I've been thinking about converting it to a folding design against a wall. As it is, it takes up to much space in my shop.
This text is translated by google. Hello friends, I am interested to build a CNC router. I would like to know step motor nema17 that you use current / phase size: ... A? And Torque ....? Your project is very helpful to me. Thank You
I just wanted to say ive watched all your build video's ten or twelve times each and they have really encouraged me to start building. I just ordered my lead screws this morning.... so i got to go now get my chair and wait by my mailbox :-)
+builtrodewreckedit Best comment so far!:) Thank you I'm really glad and please keep us posted with your build!!
builtrodewreckedit how do I get the drawing designs plz
This is the most comprehensive step by step cnc build on yt thanks for making the video, nice use of inexpensive materials also.
this might be the coolest set of videos on youtube.
i used the drawer slides and i am amazed how smooth that works thank you for the very economical ideas
really enjoyed the whole 4 part series. very resourceful. enjoyed watching your welding techniques / tricks.
awesome job man !! your videos were so encouraging ,i've been wanting to build a cnc router for years now ,and finally i'm doing it based on your design, i've finished the base, X and Y-Axis for now (it took me 3 days to do it). you made it look super easy but making sure everything is square and level can drive you crasy. Thank you again for the great videos , looking forward for new ones ;)
+Chou Aieb Thanks man! I hear you, I drive myself crazy trying to make everything perfectly square and level
I think this was the most useful and most enjoyable time I had in a long time,
I thank you and can express the depth of my apreciation
your videos are about the most informative and creative ones i have seen . i learned quite a bit watchin your vids, thank you
very nice!! I particularly liked the robustness/rigidity of the design.
Your attention to detail is outstanding also to camera work was fantastic Thankyou
Great build. Great attention to detail. I can't wait to see it completed. I'm really inspired to build my own!
+Chris “Nashville Edge” Simeone Thank you for the kind words Chris, I'm glad you've enjoyed it. I was also inspired by a fellow youtuber, It's contagious!
Damn buddy, you did an awesome work. I fully enjoyed 4 parts.
Please keep doing this kind of videos.
Blessings from México
oh man, that's not "cheap", you have so many amazing tools there around to make it damn easy!! hahaha
To make a "cheap" CNC like your, first we must to spend a "fortune" in "amazing tools and aids.
I can't stop watching your videos, you're a really smart "artist"… at least is really useful for me to catch the concept. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wit :)
Thanks man I appreciate it. Yeah I would guess the tools used in this project add up to about $1500.
Congratulation you did very nice demo.. many manufacturers would not like it , tka again
it's so fascinating watching you work.. cool, calm & precise!
super inspiring. i'm looking into building a cnc myself, but no where near this level of awesome.
peace & respect from australia!
That over head crane is just showing off!!! XD. SOOO NICE!!
Cool project . the weight does not affect motor power ,this is very good
It's really interesting to see you building a CNC machine with with weldments instead of bolted together extruded aluminum.
You are one smart dude Greg.
Tack welding?
What an awesome build!
GREAT JOB COST PER BANG = FANTASTIC
Oh GOD i was waiting for the biggers NEMA ever and you came out with those small nema 17 lol
very good alternative to hose clamp is a haywire clamper.
+Jeff Snodgrass I had never seen one before, they look like a great alternative! Thanks
very cool project! but i would love to send you a pair of gloves! my fingers hurt just from watching :D Cheers from Finland!
+Anton Holmstedt
Absorber of Light
PO Box 687
Austin, TX, 78758
Thanks man!
+Anton Holmstedt and maybe a welding mask ?
I am impressed! Very.impressed. Now I've got to build that. Thank you. Its going to be fun.
+Tony Thomas Do it now Tony! ;)
Um projeto digno de um grande engenheiro, parabéns e obrigado pelo compartilhamento!
Obrigado!
Excellent work ! You are quite motivating me bring some more sketches to life :)
I'm all caught up on your build. You are doing a fantastic job man... You're putting me to shame.
+Greg's Garage That means a lot coming from you Greg, though I disagree with the last part! And your video production skills puts ME to shame!
I think it might be interresting to drive the skate wheels directly instead of using leadscrew. That way you get something like rack and pinion, but based purely on friction.
great work on your cnc project I will be definitely watch and at least try to learn
Nice build, I wish to visit you at your workshop
Cool tool your building there, have got caught up in viewing, thought I would say good job.
thank you
i was wondering what you are using for a power supply, and great job on the design, i was most inspired on the way you used those metal draw slides for the z axis that was a genius idea, keep the vids coming if you decide to do another, i am thinking on building a cnc and got some great ideas from a site called open source using c frame and lead screws rather than belts, thanks again.
Great job man ! A lot of good ideas to start my machine.
Hi .
a great project , may i suggest that you shield the motor and the threaded rods when working as the splatter will damage them.
also the motors appear light for the load expected of them.
This is awesome work mate.
Oh my god that radiation heater will heat and warp one side of your CNC mill and if you squared like that all your router will be out of whack! ;P
But seriously, really cool thing to watch you. Welding is so powerful. I have to learn how to weld!
Just kidding I really like this project but my concern is that to don't have any adjustment to compensate for wear. If this machine gets a lot of use the hard outer bearing races are going to wear the mild steel tubing and a couple thousandths Hearne and a couple thousandths there and you start having problems. Don't Get me wrong your doing a fantastic job just used to build machinery and have seen what works and what doesn't and I totally get working on a budget and working with what you have just felt like I should mention it. Keep up the great vids!!
Gloves? Do you ever use gloves. Even if you would't get burn by touching hot metal, the light of the welding consists huge amount of UV.
Why did you use the router power tool since its fundamental application is to cut grooves onto the surface and welding doesn't involve any of those. Regards from India, would be very happy to hear from you soon
¡Excelente todos tus vídeos! Gracias por compartir.
fascinating !!!! are you an engineer ? ive watched several of these but yours seem THE best...want to do something like this but to focused elsewhere.. thanks for the great vedios
+ron newton Thanks man, I am not an engineer, just grew up around my dad's shop.
How do I get the drawing design plz
How is it holding up? Just want to let you know this inspired me to build mine. Very similar but mine is a tad smaller. Got 2 axes done. Just waiting on ball screws and steppers from china. Thanks for dedicating your time to help us!!
Thanks man. So far so good, haven't had any issues really.
Would a similar build still be solid if I used nuts and bolts instead of just welding everything?
I wish u could explain how you get rid of backlash, is it lead screw, Arduino grbl or easel? many thanks for your videos
awesome structure!
This guy has x and y backwards. All the CNC routers and CAM softwares I've seen call the Y axis that which carries the gantry to and fro in relation to the user or the way you look at it. The X axis moves the tool side to side.
Why does it matter?
Well, it helps when talking to others with CNC router experience and that the was the software was set up on every one that I ever used. I had to pay extra attention make sure I was on the same sheet of music while you were talking. Good price. Good ideas for using thrift store stuff. Great fabrication. Not sure how it compares for accuracy compared to linear slides and ball screws ($1000 for a 4'x8' kit.)
One thing I've been wondering. I can't remember the term for the problem, but with a center screw, if you go too fast, it will try to skew the gantry so it's not perpendicular to the direction of travel. Some machines use a rack and pinion to keep the left and right sides of the gantry moving the same - like posi-traction vs limited slip in effect. I think I also saw one with one stepper on each side of the motor.
You experience any obvious problems from trying to go fast yet?
Awesome build; do you think it would be possible to attach an arc welder to a cnc mill to create an additive metal printer? Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Mate I love it.
You must have had a creative bout. Good job. :)
Do you have any practical applications in mind for the welder attachment? I could envision pretty specific applications where it would be worth proving some code if you had repeat work; and of course a fourth axis would be pretty useful when welding tubing.
I am impressed with the quality you are getting per dollar. Very impressed. I wonder what kind of accuracy your lead screws have compared to say Chinese 'C7' ball screws on Ebay. iirc some real world measurements via glass scale from CNCZone showed accuracy of around .009"/ft with
+Gabe Larkin One reason I built the CNC is to perform repetitive welding. I received a large order for these custom brackets that require long beads of welding. I bypassed the trigger and instead wired a relay switch which is activated by spindle on/off commands (M3, M5). The tedious part will be going thru the code and inserting these commands but it will be worth it. For now I've been triggering the welder by hand and things are going much faster. I'm not sure yet how accurate my lead screws are since I don't have a dial gauge, but I'm planning on getting one soon. Thanks for watching and for your comments.
Its amazing projet ! Very Nice And cool... Congratulation for you work.
looks awesome. what model number of the stepper motor are you using? i am surprised that little motor can produce so much power
I have been watching your videos. Did you design it on 3d cad or paper first or are you just going on previous experience. You have some awesome ideas like the couplers and lots of talent.
Hi, love the build and have followed it throughout and admire you for it.
A question though (not a criticism mind you). Having spent that kind of $ for the 4 bearings, was there a reason you didn't use sealed bearings like the ones you harvested from the roller skates and skate board?
I'm sure ones of the same size you needed must be available via the internet. Just concerned about debris getting in those open bearings and putting a hurt on all your hard work that's all. Thank you again for sharing your build with us!
Really like your videos! How are you ?and how is your cnc machine doing? I’m building one now inspired by yours! Thank you🙏 . Any change you’re considering building an extra axis for round materials? I am..
is nema 17 is not too small for that heavy construction
Great video, have watch it from part 1 to 5. Have a bit quetion, what is your stepper motor specification?
What size are the stepper motors? They look like 40 Oz-in
What is the diameter and the pitch of threaded rod ?
Great idea thank you
think you for this video
Great! This project is awesome do you have pdf plans for this? thanks!
good work good man
friend, excellent tutorial but I wanted to ask what amperage and what torque did you use in that nema 17?
What kind of step motors did you use?
Watched your videos several times.... I'm nearly complete with my build of the CNC.. May I say that I wish I had the stepper bits that you have... Mine SUCK!!!
i could not image how to line up the motor with a long screw and connect them together? As it will rotate together for a long time, it doesn't request very accurate line up? what is your trick? :)
Really like your videos on building the cnc machine i am from Eagle Pass Tx and starting to build my own like yours with skate wheels just slightly different, if you dont mind i would like to ask you a few questions wi
When i come across a problem
this is stepper motor which were used how many of its current please
what kind of motors are you using? your videos are giving me a lot of ideas.
think a nema 27 425oz would be enough for this kind of machine?
+Luis Fernando They're Nema 17. Yes 27's would be better.
+Absorber of Light ...First thanks for the great videos you made !
what kind of Stepper Motor Driver Moduls are you using and where did you bought the motors and the driver modules ?
Hi. What motors did you use? 17 or 23? Answer, be kind.
Cheers from Siberia!
You made a big deal, keep on.
I used Nema 17, but the bigger the better. Thanks for watching!
what are the specs of the steppers ? yes i know its nema 17 but may i know its torque ?
awsome!! i want to make one for myself, what diameter are the X and Y lead screws?
3/8"
Diameter of lead screw
Somebody has a lot of cats!!! LOL
the nema 17 aren't to weak and how many feet is your cnc and could you use a normal ready rod like you used on the z axis for the drive screws on x and y nice build videos too
Gerrit H did he use nema 17? Maybe 4.5kgfcm is strong to pull and push that heavy axis
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Just wanted to ask how it works after almost 2 years? Would You change anything or it just works perfect?
Still works perfect. However I've been thinking about converting it to a folding design against a wall. As it is, it takes up to much space in my shop.
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Hello friends, I am interested to build a CNC router.
I would like to know step motor nema17 that you use current / phase size: ... A? And Torque ....?
Your project is very helpful to me.
Thank You
hola que sería? es una soldadora router CNC?
You must use nema34
why?
coolest
Super!
do you have a plan for this build as id love to build one in australia
hi mate,awesome job you did there! can you tell me how tall is your bridge?
It's 8.5 inches from the base to the first tube.
thanks alot!!
muy bueno ... alto herrero xD
Tal cual xD
hola saludos desde argentina!! que soldadura usas tig? mig?
hola, uso MIG.
can I use bigger stepper motor
yes
ola meus parabens!!!!vc tem o projeto sesim como posso adquirilo
Genius
good
good jobs !!!
Man, do you use a NEMA 17 to do that, that is great! :]]
Andre Mendes 7
respect
can u tell me about the lead screws that u have used
They're called Acme Lead screws.
Hola amigos, alguien me orienta que motores ocupó?, Saludos
You are using threaded rod and plain nuts rather than ball screws. Surely, that method of positioning must introduce uncontrollable errors?!?
+Nicap2 I'm not sure what you mean.
genio excelente
a very good project
can i have a plan
100000 thanks
friggin sweet