Photos of my DIY Cheap CNC - CNCzone.com-The Largest Machinist Community on the net!

mikeschn · #1 01-26-2004, 07:31 PM

I started building my DIY Cheap CNC machine today. I figured I'd better start another thread, cause the first one was already over 4 pages long.

Here's what my CAD model finally ended up looking like...

Mike...

mikeschn · #2 01-26-2004, 07:33 PM

And here's the first picture of my construction...

Mike...

balsaman · #3 01-26-2004, 08:28 PM

Good job. Keep it up. Paint it before final assembly. Makes it look way better and resists water/oil. A drop of oil on MDF makes a stain 4" in diameter.

Gives it a very sturdy look too.

Eric

DDM · #4 01-26-2004, 11:56 PM

It looks like a great start, What did you use for your linear rods if you don't mind me asking?

mikeschn · #5 01-27-2004, 03:38 AM

The X-axis is 3/4 x 36" Thompson Hardened Steel shaft from McMaster Carr. ~$35

Y will be 1/2 x 24 and Z will be 1/2 x 12

oz9ny · #6 01-27-2004, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by balsaman
Good job. Keep it up. Paint it before final assembly. Makes it look way better and resists water/oil. A drop of oil on MDF makes a stain 4" in diameter.

Gives it a very sturdy look too.

Eric

Always a dillemma :-)

When building something you want to see some results in a hurry

Then finish can be done afterwards, if ever?

/Niels

xairflyer · #7 01-27-2004, 01:44 PM

Great to see another MDF machine in the making.

What are you using for bearings on your slide's, your picture has got me thinking !

mikeschn · #8 01-27-2004, 02:23 PM

Hey Xairflyer,

I used ceramic coated linear bearings, press fit into the MDF!

Mike...

dlenox · #9 01-27-2004, 04:25 PM

Mike,

Interested in the ceramic bearings, where did you get them
and for how much?

Great job so far! I will be starting a small machine myself in
a week or so.

mikeschn · #10 01-27-2004, 04:42 PM

I got them from McMaster Carr. The 3/4" ones were 11.25 and the 1/2" ones were 9.69.

Mike...

Originally posted by dlenox
Interested in the ceramic bearings, where did you get them
and for how much?

balsaman · #11 01-27-2004, 06:32 PM

Well,

Painting generally get's done before you finish or never...

that is why I encourage peole to do it before...

Eric

Hobbiest · #12 01-27-2004, 08:25 PM

The Balsaman speaks the truth! This stuff stains like crazy. You think oil is bad though? Try wax! You'll never get that off without destroying the wood!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Looking for people wanting to develop new plans for a cheap cnc	Hack	Open Source CNC Machine Designs	308	02-17-2010 04:15 PM
Open Team Cheap DIY CNC Moving Gantry Router	pminmo	DIY-CNC Router Table Machines	94	08-19-2007 01:59 PM
Cheap Circuit Board CNC Machine?	Ian Cunningham	Europe Club House	7	03-02-2005 09:31 AM
Cheap CNC, eh? ;)	Zippi	DIY-CNC Router Table Machines	4	09-11-2004 07:05 AM
Cheap or free CNC software	JFettig	General CAM Discussion	9	12-05-2003 07:38 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)