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 […]
Continue Reading Part 7: DIY CNC : Argh Precision Linear Guides!
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 […]
Continue Reading Part 6: First DIY CNC Project – Changes & Progress in Assembly
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 […]
Continue Reading Part 5: First DIY CNC Project – Drilling and Tapping Aluminum Extrusion
