Part 7: DIY CNC : Argh Precision Linear Guides!
Posted on April 16th, 2011 in DIY CNC
Well, I knew this part was coming and it’s been a LOT of work to work on. So far I’ve built up the main base frame of the DIY CNC Router. Right now I’m to the point where I have to add the linear guide blocks to the main base frame for the gantry section […]
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Part 6: First DIY CNC Project – Changes & Progress in Assembly
Posted on April 4th, 2011 in DIY CNC
I have slightly changed the design of the CNC Router table once again, as I mentioned briefly in my previous post and I think it was a really good idea. I was browsing cnczone for 3-axis CNC routers built out of extruded aluminum (such as the Bosch or 80/20) and saw a nice 80/20 CNC […]
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Part 5: First DIY CNC Project – Drilling and Tapping Aluminum Extrusion
Posted on March 29th, 2011 in DIY CNC
In order to get the most strength out of my DIY CNC Router base I need to join the Bosch-Hexroth aluminum framing pieces by tapping them and then bolting them into the perpendicular pieces. The bolts will clamp the two pieces of extrusion together forming a strong mechanical bond. The only trick to this is […]
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Part 4: First DIY CNC Project – Assembling the Frame
Posted on March 23rd, 2011 in DIY CNC
The corner braces and gussets have come in for the Bosch-Rexroth aluminum extrusion after waiting a bit. It turns out some bolts I ordered were back-ordered and holding up my whole order. So now that I have some of the pieces I need I can start with the basic assembly. Of course this will all […]
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Civil Defense Lionel CD V-700 Model 6b Geiger Counter
With the recent interest in Geiger counters I wanted to share one of my favorite items in the house. This is the Lionel CD V-700 Model 6b Geiger Counter which was used for measuring radiation, primarily in case of a massive nuclear attack on the United States or other friendly countries. The CD V-700 is […]
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