Building a desktop CNC mill - part 13 conclusion

[unseenowsgc]

Just subscribed!! This look amazing. Do you have suggestions for where to look for parts? I'm about to pull the plug and start my own build but I want to make a list of parts and sources first

[modiphyd]

@unseenowsgc I've found most of the materials needed on e-bay. Also, cnczone.com has been very informational.

[stobrecsandro]

great videos. very helpful and encouraging for all of us.by the way where can we get dxf files from as your link from one of the previous episodes is not working.

[modiphyd]

@stobrecsandro Filesonic as well as other file-sharing servers have shut down their service because of pressure from the FBI being used as corporate "muscle" from the RIAA, MPAA, etc. As soon as I find a file-sharing service that won't run screaming like a little girl, I'll re-post it.

[emmaherrod]

It's truly a thing of beauty. Well done! Your vision and perseverance with this project has been so inspiring. Even if cnc machines don't float your boat, be inspired by this guy and see something creative through :-)

[richardreese0]

Really interesting. I'm a little confused by the .dwg file in your link. It does not appear that there are enough dimensions in the vertical axis to execute the file. i.e. the axis that contains the 4.5 in slot. Am I missing something? I believe you said in the video that this is the file you sent to the fabricators...but I don't see how they could execute it without these dimensions. Maybe I'm confused.

Great job on the mill. Congrats

[modiphyd]

@richardreese0 If you downloaded the file I posted, use the .dwg file to get your measurements. The measurements I provided are just pro forma to get an idea of the size. The code the file contains (G-code) allows you to get any dimension you need using a CAD viewer. there are free viewers you can download if you don't have a program that accepts .dxf, .dwg files.

[HobbieZones]

SWEET !!! Great JOB.

[its4uray]

good job well done its been a pleasure watching a man with a passion and sharing with the world...... thank you

[criggergreg]

Can tell you have put alot of thought in this, would like some advise for my own project, and would like parts listing and plans on yours, I know on one of the videos you mentioned making it available, do you know when you will get that done, and would like to see you cut something withi it. Really good job

[simpleinseattle]

Good stuff! I would like a copy of the files as I could see myself doing it in aluminum. As for clamping, you should take the table surface off and have it machined with holes that will allow you to clamp directly to the table surface; T-slot or drill/tapped. I'm not sure what the bearing load rating is on your guide rail/bearing sets but a vice on that beast might be very heavy. In either case, thanks for the great video series. I really enjoyed it.

[ShashaKl]

Hi, congratulations and thank you for sharing the videos of your project with all of us.

I have been looking for information for some time to build a CNC but wasn't till now that I thing I found what I was looking for. Yours looks really solid and at the same time really smooth in the movements. I would like to copy your design.

I don't know if I would be able to find all parts in Europe (I'm from Spain). Main pieces are easy to find in USA but we have problem of customs to import duties.

[ShashaKl]

I make a sketch of the side of your frame design but I find I don't know 3 of the measures. Could you please tell me what are these measures on your machine? I put the unknown measures in red in one of the photos I have uploaded here. Thanks in advance!

w^3(dot)filesonic(dot)com/file­/3453423155/CNC_Frame(dot)zip

I hope you could post videos of the configuration process and the machine working. I can't wait to see it in action. :-)

[modiphyd]

@ShashaKl A=5" B=1" C=13" The measurement for C begins center of radius, not at the end as Side3jpg shows. In other words, C+B= 14" As soon as I get a dial indicator, I'll be posting again. :)

[pashabulker12]

Hey, any chance of a video showing how you are squaring the mill. I'm not to sure where to start?!?! By squaring the mill I mean, making xyz perpendicular. Cheers.

[sblacklord]

opps thank you for sharing

[xOrhan1976]

Congratilations man it is looking pretty good. And how much money you spent for this assembly?

[modiphyd]

@xOrhan1976 That's a good question. I made a mental note to tally the whole project up early on but forgot. For everything including the computer, monitor and everything needed to run and cut - $1200. The most expensive purchase was the gecko drive - $245.

[xOrhan1976]

@modiphyd Its literally A-W-S-O-M-E.  ^_^

[APM67MustangFastback]

Looks great. I can't wait to see it in action. I hope mine will turn out as good as yours.

[TalksWithDirt]

Are you going to go with some billows to protect the ball screw threads from chips?Also where did you get the wire wrap? I have a project Id love to put those on. Great work! Thanks for sharing with us all.

[modiphyd]

@TalksWithDirt I'm actively looking for some sort of protection. Although I'll be using a vacuum, I'd feel safer using some sort of bellows as you've mentioned. The closest I've found to suit my needs can only be found in China on Ebay, but the size is wrong. I'm considering making my own bellows using tarp with a latex coating. As far as the wire wrap, I used shrink tubing on my wires, and if you mean the cable carrier, just search for cable chain on Ebay. I hope this answers your question. :)