4' X 8' CNC Router Built from Scrap Metal

[MillworkMike]

Hello Everybody....


This is my CNC Router that I have been building since december. Its all pretty much built from scrap metal that I have collected over the years. Please tell me what you guys think! :-)

[MillworkMike]

YouTube - MikesCNC

[EBC]

Nice work! Congrats on the build

[CarveOne]

I like that kind of frame construction Mike. I haven't noticed anyone else using round tubing for the frame and it looks very sturdy. Congratulations!

CarveOne

[Jesse B]

Very nice looking build you have there. Congratulations on your build.

[MillworkMike]

Thanks guys! I plan to paint it this weekend if the weather permits.... Im thinking RED!?!?

[CarveOne]

Originally Posted by MillworkMike Thanks guys! I plan to paint it this weekend if the weather permits.... Im thinking RED!?!?

Why not? Bright red, so you won't be tripping over it.

C1

[Jesse B]

Originally Posted by CarveOne Why not? Bright red, so you won't be tripping over it. C1

It is pretty difficult to see

[MillworkMike]

[Jesse B]

Can't wait for pictures Sunrise Red sounds fantastic

[CarveOne]

Originally Posted by Jesse B It is pretty difficult to see

That's another of my big machine wisecracks my friend.

Did you use a tubing notcher at the joints or just freehand it with a torch and clean it up with an angle grinder?

CarveOne

[MillworkMike]

I made a pattern using the Tube Coping Calculator from Metalgeek.com and roughed it out with a plasma cutter. Then I used the small end of a 6 X 48 belt sander to clean it up. Luckily the small end of the sander was the same diameter as the pipe and it came out almost perfect.