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Tag Archives: CNC
CNC Build, Day 40 – ready to cut
All that was left to do before I can start cutting is mounting the router and cleaning off the table. I put the router in place, which went very smoothly. Then I got the clamp bolts drilled and installed. Easy … Continue reading
CNC Build, Day 39 – The birth of a new machine
I now have a 4′ x 8′ CNC machine in my woodshop. After picking up hose clamps on Saturday, I got the Y axis chain installed right away. I decided to get X installed next, which was a bit involved … Continue reading
CNC Build, Day 38 – decommissioning the 2×4
I got in just a short session tonight, but it was emotionally significant — I finally reached the point in the build of the 4×8 machine that I needed electronics, so I pulled the stepper motors (and Z axis screw) … Continue reading
CNC Build, day 35, 36, and 37 – x axis assembly
I have had a few days out working on the CNC machine without posting, so I figure I should put in some kind of update. When we last left the build, I had attached the z table and all its … Continue reading
CNC Build, Day 34 – Assembly begins
I had been stymied by the 3/8″ bolts in the CNC build. I had trouble finding 3/8″ bolts in pan head either online or locally, so I bought socket head ones instead. This has proven to be a pain in … Continue reading
CNC Build, day 32 and 33 – I love it when a plan comes together
My task this weekend was pretty straightforward; get the legs trimmed down, get the lower frames installed, cut and install the spacers, and install the torsion box onto the completed base. I must say that in light of this task … Continue reading
CNC Build, day 30 and 31 — a base emerges
Last weekend, I had left myself ready to do some construction on the base for the torsion box. The CNC-cut parts are really a very small portion of the total build, although it seemed like a lot of work at … Continue reading
CNC Build, Day 29 – Base of scrap
I decided to spend some time working on the base for the torsion box today. I wanted to see if I could make it out of the scrap wood I have lying around. The design I chose is a two-tiered … Continue reading
CNC Build, Day 28 – so happy! Together!
The CNC build has been stalled out for months. Looking back, I realize that I haven’t really touched it since Thanksgiving (2 full months and some change ago). Thanks to John C in CA’s ingenious idea, I was able to … Continue reading
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CNC Build, Day 26 – Super-PID mods
I recently bought a Super-PID v2 to gain computer control of the router on/off. It also controls router speed, which might help my endmills last a little longer. Nice. It has a closed-loop feedback system (it commands a certain RPM … Continue reading