CNC Router Frame

[Firemanz84]

Hi guys, there is some great reading on this forum. I have a question, I know it is sometimes viewed as bad etticate to start off with a question but that is what brought me here in the first place.

I have been tossing around the idea of building a CNC Router for many years now. I have now come to the conclusion that I don't want to build one from scratch for my first one. I am thinking of buying the frame HERE and then adding the motors, controller, etc as I see fit.

It seems to built the way I would like to build one for my use and is the right size. Does anyone have any experience with Blacklab Machines? I have been watching his auctions for a while now and they seem to sell at least two a week. Obviously, I know that it will make for a more expensive machine but right now I don't have the time to build from scratch.

Thanks,

Matt

[HomeCNC]

Maybe the picture is not good enough to see, but it looks like the entire Z axis and motor is only sitting on two shafts for support with no back plate. This would make the Y and Z axis very loose and not be able to cut very well.

[Firemanz84]

You're right that is the way it looks. It should have some structure to tie the sides in to make it more rigid.

Thanks for the comment.

[yukonho]

C'mon build one from scratch. It is not that hard. and you will learn a lot. Besides you have a bunch of people right here eager to answer your questions.
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[Firemanz84]

Originally posted by yukonho C'mon build one from scratch. It is not that hard. and you will learn a lot. Besides you have a bunch of people right here eager to answer your questions. co

I really would love to but right now I just don't have the time. I will build one in the future, after I find out what improvements I can make and what I really need after running it for a while.

One of my major concerns is that if I screw something up i my haste, I will get so annoyed that I won't do anything with it. It will be enough for me to integrate the motor, controller, etc. on this first one.

I do know what you are saying though...

[turmite]

What controller have you decided on? I have just retrofitted my cnc to Mach2 using Gecko 201's with micro stepping and I couldn't be happier! Price is $150 for the Mach2.

Mike

ps no affilation just a happy customer