Damn! If my wife sees this, she will realize that I don't need to buy any more tools to build something like this!! Seriously tho' that is brilliant; I can't wait for the next part. Thank you so much. Liked & subscribed.
this is fantastic, I doubt you did it on purpose or maybe you did but it was exactly what i was looking for seeing how you cut the parts out of stock aluminum with tools I actually have instead of having them cnc'd
Very nice! I wasn't sure why you needed to use the fabricated steel plates instead of using off-the-shelf brackets other than maybe trading labor for cost (those brackets really add up!) but that thing looks very heavy duty. I have a similar size CNC router built from a kit and I'm finishing up the electrical panel soon with a very similar job in mind cutting mostly plastic and maybe some aluminum. Great job!
Thanks, and yea just to keep costs down, when I first started building the cnc router I didn't have much money to play with and so buying some 2mm MS sheet worked out much cheaper than buying a bunch of pre-drilled plates.
May I ask if you can list some of the various tools you are utilizing? For instance: a) Is that a cold saw you are using on the aluminum plate at 0:49? The speed of the blade suggest it is not a cold saw b) What is a preferred MIG welder for spot welding for those who would be building this project? Option: 115v/220
- It's nothing that fancy, just a mitre saw with a wood cutting blade but you can buy aluminium cutting blades for them as well. - No Ideas on the mig, you shouldn't need one for this project unless if you plan to use steel in place of the aluminium, but I'm a big fan of the newer inverter stick welders if you have a tight budget. ~CT
CT, wow you're so ingenious in your fabrication, I envy you. Now I thought you already had a router table( the blue one) so why this one? any particular need that it will fulfill? it's cut for sure. looking for part 2!
Thanks :), I'll be moving house soon and so had to sell all my heavy equipment as I don't know if I'll have any room for it. This little one will be for machining aluminium and plastics again.
great job!!! im building my cnc and the one in this vid is just perfect. how big the main table is and what are the dimentions of the aluminum profiles ur usung? thanx a lot for the time you used to share all this..
Thanks :), The gantry is 30 series 60x120mm, and the main beams are 40 series 40x120mm, table supports are 40x40 extrusion. Its a 700x700 table, so about a 550x570 working area.
Hi, I've only got the sketchup files supplied in part 2. // .zip format hosted on my site - www.chris-builds.com/images/plans/tabletopcncrouter.zip // Alternate uncompressed link - drive.google.com/file/d/0B1oRhkPbssqdUUF2Qm5XVTcyT3M/view?usp=sharing&pageId=112839891480950913824
There is a link in part 2 ruclips.net/video/ingI-Q8J0Zk/видео.html I'll be updating links soon which is why I link to the video. Parts are sourced from ebay and aliexpress various sellers just find a good deal, extrusion is sourced from a local supplier profileautomation.com.au/
I just call them 15mm square linear rails but there are all different types and brand models, the ones I used are sort of a budget heavy load type of linear rail, these were purchased from Aliexpress (as far as I can tell they're genuine Hiwin). (HGH15 Linear Blocks and HGR15 Rails) www.aliexpress.com/item/HIWIN-15mm-Linear-Rail-Guides-HGR15-L700mm-2pcs-narrow-block-HGH15CA-4pcs/32628136399.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.KSHGVg
This has got me interested in building my own CNC. I'm also from VIC and wondering what linear rails and carriages you purchased for this machine? Also how were they fastened?
I purchased a Z axis from ebay as it's a difficult part to make with basic tools, it looks as though the one I bought cannot be purchased anymore but any 4"/100mm - 5"/125mm z axis would be usable for the build. I paid $149 USD + shipping for the Z axis from microcarve on ebay. If you want to make your own, the Z axis for my 4x4' cnc router build is probably the best one I've made so far. chris-builds.com/index.php/1-2x1-2m-cnc-router ^-- sketchup drawings link @ the bottom of the page.
I just call them Square Linear Rails/Guides, the brand I used is Hiwin which is a cheap brand but they're probably the best for price vs quality, you can buy them from China (Aliexpress.com) and as far as I can tell they look and feel as Genuine as my local distributor sourced Hiwin rails/blocks.
Great Job! - you are in AU I presume. I am embarking on my second CNC machine self-build, was wondering what extrusion you used and if you sourced it locally in Australia?
Thanks, and yea in AUS, I used Profile Automation (profileautomation.com.au) for this build as they were cheap, my favorite is modular components in VIC but they do charge quite a bit they sell the Item branded extrusion. There is a full list of suppliers I know of on my website chris-builds.com/index.php/australian-cnc-parts-suppliers-list
Yea, I am in Melb, I just found a great buy on bulk lot of "Bosch Rexroth" 80x80 extrusion about 35M of it. Will make a heck of a new machine and enough to easily build the table/legs into the machine structure. Almost done with the modeling in Fusion 360 and trying to make the best trade-off of design/rigidity vs machining footprint. I fortunately have the use of my 1st build CNC machine to cut all the Alu parts(plates etc) to avoid the manual measure and drill grind. But I must admit you did an amazing job on your machine - Kudos. Btw what machinable footprint did you land up with on your machine in the end?
Sounds like a good haul, personally I'd be doubling up the 80x80 to make 160x80 gantry and side beams, and if you wanted additional support you can buy some 160mm wide aluminium flat bar and bolt it to the side of the extrusion for extra strength, but that's me, there are thousands of cnc router designs out there which will work. I'm looking at about 450x550mm in machining area, I machine mostly aluminium and it's more than enough for myself, also I didn't want to build too big again as I'll most likely be moving house some time in the near future. If you need T-nuts for the extrusion try aliexpress.com for cheap nuts and brackets, as I'm assuming the bosch brand of nuts are just as expensive as 8020, modular componts ect. it really adds up when you need a 100+ nuts.
Thanks for the advice, I am in a similar situation and may move at some point, but I still can't resist making the machine big. Yeah, the Bosch stuff is crazy expensive, but fortunately the extrusion came with a lot of inserts. Also the t-nut from AMESystems also fit the Bosch stuff(albeit sloppily). I still need to buy 2 extra ballscrews and an additional LeadShine driver as the machine gantry I currently have is center driven. Here is my design thus far. Thank heavens for Fusion360, its awesome software. monosnap.com/file/ed1jsJKDvrEsiiRDqFsaxgUGINP2qC
I used a square, straight edge and pencil. But I think some office supply business can print large templates from a continuous roll of paper, no idea on the cost though, if it's too expensive it'll probably be cheaper to pay someone to laser or waterjet cut the steel sheet.
You can use almost any size it will just change your z axis clearance and gantry rigidity. But the X axis beams are 120x40mm, gantry is 120x60mm and table supports are 40x40mm.
Damn! If my wife sees this, she will realize that I don't need to buy any more tools to build something like this!! Seriously tho' that is brilliant; I can't wait for the next part. Thank you so much. Liked & subscribed.
lol, thanks for the like and sub john :)
this is fantastic, I doubt you did it on purpose or maybe you did but it was exactly what i was looking for seeing how you cut the parts out of stock aluminum with tools I actually have instead of having them cnc'd
such a fantastic video build, just shows what can be achieved with basic tools and a good engineering mind. Looking forward to the rest of the build.
Thanks Ian :) hoping to have the rest uploaded in the next few weeks, just two brackets left to make.
This machine is awesome! I wish someone would sell a bare bones kit like this. Nice work.
Very nice! I wasn't sure why you needed to use the fabricated steel plates instead of using off-the-shelf brackets other than maybe trading labor for cost (those brackets really add up!) but that thing looks very heavy duty. I have a similar size CNC router built from a kit and I'm finishing up the electrical panel soon with a very similar job in mind cutting mostly plastic and maybe some aluminum. Great job!
Thanks, and yea just to keep costs down, when I first started building the cnc router I didn't have much money to play with and so buying some 2mm MS sheet worked out much cheaper than buying a bunch of pre-drilled plates.
Can't wait for part 2 and also the build plan..
that is really impressive work for simple power tools awesome job sir
Everthing is good. But where is cnc program for computer?
Sir what’s the size n dimensions of aluminum t-slot you are using to hold the router to. Awaiting for ur reply
You did a very nice job considering you didn't use a mill to square off parts, etc.
yes bady you real youtuber
It's easy for you, you have plenty of resources, now for me, I have little recourse.
Great Job so far! looking forward!
Thanks :)
What's the electronic devices used in this
amazing, i going waiting for the plans
May I ask if you can list some of the various tools you are utilizing? For instance:
a) Is that a cold saw you are using on the aluminum plate at 0:49? The speed of the blade suggest it is not a cold saw
b) What is a preferred MIG welder for spot welding for those who would be building this project? Option: 115v/220
- It's nothing that fancy, just a mitre saw with a wood cutting blade but you can buy aluminium cutting blades for them as well.
- No Ideas on the mig, you shouldn't need one for this project unless if you plan to use steel in place of the aluminium, but I'm a big fan of the newer inverter stick welders if you have a tight budget.
~CT
CT, wow you're so ingenious in your fabrication, I envy you. Now I thought you already had a router table( the blue one) so why this one? any particular need that it will fulfill? it's cut for sure. looking for part 2!
Thanks :), I'll be moving house soon and so had to sell all my heavy equipment as I don't know if I'll have any room for it. This little one will be for machining aluminium and plastics again.
great job!!! im building my cnc and the one in this vid is just perfect. how big the main table is and what are the dimentions of the aluminum profiles ur usung?
thanx a lot for the time you used to share all this..
Thanks :), The gantry is 30 series 60x120mm, and the main beams are 40 series 40x120mm, table supports are 40x40 extrusion.
Its a 700x700 table, so about a 550x570 working area.
Chris do you plan on making plans available one to one detailed drawings? Thanks David
Hi, I've only got the sketchup files supplied in part 2.
// .zip format hosted on my site -
www.chris-builds.com/images/plans/tabletopcncrouter.zip
// Alternate uncompressed link -
drive.google.com/file/d/0B1oRhkPbssqdUUF2Qm5XVTcyT3M/view?usp=sharing&pageId=112839891480950913824
Hi CT. Can you please tell me the size of the extruded aluminium you are using?
60x120mm for the gantry, 40x120mm for the sides, and 40x40mm for the table support.
This is a nice build do you have a build list or are on any of the CNC forum sites?
Thanks, like a bill of materials? if so there isn't one, but there is a sketchup file in part 2 which should be useful to work out what you need.
I have been looking to build my own CNC Router and I like your design. Do do have the plans to build this and also where did you get the parts from?
There is a link in part 2 ruclips.net/video/ingI-Q8J0Zk/видео.html I'll be updating links soon which is why I link to the video.
Parts are sourced from ebay and aliexpress various sellers just find a good deal, extrusion is sourced from a local supplier profileautomation.com.au/
hello bobinaj prince want to do cnc for tape cut, can you help me?
What kind of rails did you use for the x and y axis motion? It's hard to find a Dutch equivalent if I don't know what they're called exactly
I just call them 15mm square linear rails but there are all different types and brand models, the ones I used are sort of a budget heavy load type of linear rail, these were purchased from Aliexpress (as far as I can tell they're genuine Hiwin). (HGH15 Linear Blocks and HGR15 Rails)
www.aliexpress.com/item/HIWIN-15mm-Linear-Rail-Guides-HGR15-L700mm-2pcs-narrow-block-HGH15CA-4pcs/32628136399.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.KSHGVg
Thanks
This has got me interested in building my own CNC. I'm also from VIC and wondering what linear rails and carriages you purchased for this machine? Also how were they fastened?
The linear rails are Hiwin HGH15 carriages and HGR15 linear rails, I purchased them from aliexpress.com, fastened with M4 T-slot nuts. ~CT
QUANTO CUSTOU A SUA CNC? DEPOIS DE MONTADA?QUANTOS DOLARES?
What are the dimensions for the Z axis? Which are not included in the file. But many thanks for the post that helped me a lot: D
I purchased a Z axis from ebay as it's a difficult part to make with basic tools, it looks as though the one I bought cannot be purchased anymore but any 4"/100mm - 5"/125mm z axis would be usable for the build. I paid $149 USD + shipping for the Z axis from microcarve on ebay.
If you want to make your own, the Z axis for my 4x4' cnc router build is probably the best one I've made so far.
chris-builds.com/index.php/1-2x1-2m-cnc-router
^-- sketchup drawings link @ the bottom of the page.
Thanks.
What do they use for linear guides and ball screw spindles?
The one I purchased for this build uses linear rods with brass bushings with an acme rod with delrin nut.
Quick question. What is holding the frame square?
The main extrusion beams and table supports pull the frame square. The tabletop also bolts to the table supports to lock it in square.
you could share the plans
nice work, Im in the process of building one, what is that you used for sliders? "technical name"
I just call them Square Linear Rails/Guides, the brand I used is Hiwin which is a cheap brand but they're probably the best for price vs quality, you can buy them from China (Aliexpress.com) and as far as I can tell they look and feel as Genuine as my local distributor sourced Hiwin rails/blocks.
muy bien , me gustaria hacer uno , me ayudas?
Great Job! - you are in AU I presume. I am embarking on my second CNC machine self-build, was wondering what extrusion you used and if you sourced it locally in Australia?
Thanks, and yea in AUS, I used Profile Automation (profileautomation.com.au) for this build as they were cheap, my favorite is modular components in VIC but they do charge quite a bit they sell the Item branded extrusion. There is a full list of suppliers I know of on my website chris-builds.com/index.php/australian-cnc-parts-suppliers-list
Yea, I am in Melb, I just found a great buy on bulk lot of "Bosch Rexroth" 80x80 extrusion about 35M of it. Will make a heck of a new machine and enough to easily build the table/legs into the machine structure. Almost done with the modeling in Fusion 360 and trying to make the best trade-off of design/rigidity vs machining footprint. I fortunately have the use of my 1st build CNC machine to cut all the Alu parts(plates etc) to avoid the manual measure and drill grind. But I must admit you did an amazing job on your machine - Kudos. Btw what machinable footprint did you land up with on your machine in the end?
Sounds like a good haul, personally I'd be doubling up the 80x80 to make 160x80 gantry and side beams, and if you wanted additional support you can buy some 160mm wide aluminium flat bar and bolt it to the side of the extrusion for extra strength, but that's me, there are thousands of cnc router designs out there which will work.
I'm looking at about 450x550mm in machining area, I machine mostly aluminium and it's more than enough for myself, also I didn't want to build too big again as I'll most likely be moving house some time in the near future.
If you need T-nuts for the extrusion try aliexpress.com for cheap nuts and brackets, as I'm assuming the bosch brand of nuts are just as expensive as 8020, modular componts ect. it really adds up when you need a 100+ nuts.
Thanks for the advice, I am in a similar situation and may move at some point, but I still can't resist making the machine big. Yeah, the Bosch stuff is crazy expensive, but fortunately the extrusion came with a lot of inserts. Also the t-nut from AMESystems also fit the Bosch stuff(albeit sloppily). I still need to buy 2 extra ballscrews and an additional LeadShine driver as the machine gantry I currently have is center driven. Here is my design thus far. Thank heavens for Fusion360, its awesome software. monosnap.com/file/ed1jsJKDvrEsiiRDqFsaxgUGINP2qC
Looking good so far to me :)
What do you use to print templates out like that to size?
I used a square, straight edge and pencil. But I think some office supply business can print large templates from a continuous roll of paper, no idea on the cost though, if it's too expensive it'll probably be cheaper to pay someone to laser or waterjet cut the steel sheet.
industry quality whaoo
Plans! Please!!!!
Boa tarde você tem o projeto desta máquina?
Part 2 has a link to some sketchup files of this build.
скажите какой размер алюминивый профиль
updates?
There's a part 2, it's mechanically complete just waiting on the electronics.
ruclips.net/video/ingI-Q8J0Zk/видео.html
But I thought it was very good.
Sure
120+40 40+40 ?
yes and 120x60 for the gantry.
you didnt mention extrusion sizes
You can use almost any size it will just change your z axis clearance and gantry rigidity. But the X axis beams are 120x40mm, gantry is 120x60mm and table supports are 40x40mm.
bh
Part 1: ruclips.net/video/T2-jDdAwlE4/видео.htmlsi=sNINYrRQxBbsMREl
Part 2: ruclips.net/video/ingI-Q8J0Zk/видео.htmlsi=4XUn694_V1hbBhrA
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Hey on your 4x4 machine what's the profile specs for the aluminum extrusion on your x axis?
The gantry is 60x120mm, and what I consider the X axis has the dual 40x120mm extrusion.