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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

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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 […]

Continue Reading Part 4: First DIY CNC Project – Assembling the Frame

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Some parts and tools have started arriving for my CNC Router project that I’m working on. I picked up a drill press, a carbide saw blade for cutting aluminum and also the NSK Linear Guides came in today. I felt the need to purchase some basic tools as I don’t have a great existing workshop. […]

Continue Reading Part 3: First DIY CNC Project – CNC Router Parts and Tools

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In Part 1 I talked about the ongoing process of designing and layout out my DIY router project.  The reason I chose some of the dimensions and materials that I did was due to the fact that I have some existing hardware that I can apply towards the project rather than having to buy new […]

Continue Reading Part 2: First DIY CNC Project – DIY CNC Router System Components

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I finally decided to pull the trigger on building a CNC Router. CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control, or basically a computer operated router.  I’ve been wanting to do this project for a while and it finally got to the point where I thought it would be a good idea as I’ve been wanting to […]

Continue Reading Part 1: First DIY CNC Project – DIY CNC Router

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