Building a desktop CNC mill - part 13 conclusion

While this is the end of the "Building" series, I look forward to dialing everything in and soon cutting my first parts as well as deciding which CAD-CAM software is best suited for my needs. All with obligatory videos of course. :)

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[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.

[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.

[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 :-)

[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