Hello all,

I was wondering if there are any other aussies that have completed a Rockcliff machine. I have built an A model machine and have my motors and drivers from Probotix. I will be running Mach 3. Would like to get in contact with someone locally that i can chat to.

Regards
Darren
Hastings Vic Australia

hello darren

i am from queensland and i plan on making one of the cnc machines

do you have any tip or photos of your machine that may be helpful to a newby ?

thanks mate

Hi all,

I am about to start my build this week on a model A Rockcliff machine. I plan to use probotix motors and controllers. I am in Brisbane. I also plan to use Mach3

Regards Matt

hey, ive completed a fixed gantry rockcliff
its yet to work, i think ill need a new pc

pete from perth

Hi I built a Rockliffe machine last year and it works great. Using 289oz/in stepper motors with 6mm x 1.0mm pitch allthread. It is much more accurate than I thought it would be within 0.0001mm. I set it up with Mach3 software and also purchased a C11 opto board from www.cnc4pc.com they are great to deal with. My biggest problem now is I want a much bigger machine to do some grunty stuff on. I have found a guy in USA which has plans etc for a 1.2mtr x .66 mtr cnc router who has offered to email me the plans. If you are interested in a copy of them or a kit form let me know.

Cheers
Greg

Hi,

I'm new to all this and looking to build a CNC machine.
When it comes to routers/equipment etc can anyone advise what would be good to go for?

I want to use the machine for wood and alum.
Possibly engraving wheels, also interested in the PhotoVcarve software.

The router plans available from the main site, would it be worth my while purchasing these?

Cheers,

Martin

hey martin
if your looking of controller hard ware you can't go wrong with gecko drives and the new 540 all-in-one is just the right size for a rockcliff all you need is a computter a power supply and free controller software like mach3 or linux based EMC.

also, if yuo are looking to route alu you will need a stronger machine than a rockcliff and a slowspeed spindle. the rockcliff is designed for a highspeed spiindle like a laminate trimmer which is only good for wood and substrates

Sorry to barge in here as a non-Aussie.

Pete, do you think by reinforcing the machine with metal bracket and angles will make alu cutting a reality?

I've almost completed my buying of parts except having trouble finding MDF pre-cut and in small quantity.

Regards,
Wong

no, mdf delaminates easily and aluminium can be a really tough customer.
i don't think that the machine would last long.

try making the machine out thick pre-sealed ply , the stuff they make concrete moulds with.

it has a black skin and many others have used it for the rockcliff
it seems to be water-proof and strong and comes in 20mm, so a build in this stuff looks like the stuff. its available at most hardware stores. i also think you'll need a saw of some kind .

The ply referred to a Resin coated waterproof construction Ply.
Often called Rescote.
Janden Plywoods at Brendale a good source for Brisbane,ites.
I use it for many puposes and find it far more stable and stronger than MDF.
I am not sure but I think there may be two different thicknesses.
RGDS
WJF

Thanks for the direction.

Is this type of ply easy to work with? I've no experience with woodworking (or any xxxworking for that matter) at all. But I'm ready to give it a shot.

hi everyone. I would like to know how reliable is this company www.cnc modellabau. I want to buy one of these machines but I have no experience buying in online shopping and so I would like to know if this company is ok and that I will not have any problems when I transfer the money to them. That they will uphold their end of the bargain.
thanks