My very first time cnc building

[danst852004]

ok My name is Dan. IM looking for someone to be my guide to build cnc

i wanted to build cnc of three machine
1. lathe
2. milling
3. engraving

i have NO idea of cnc building stuff. I need someone to be my guide and plan. i would really appreciate if someone upload the step by step plans. I dont want that video from buildyourcnc.com.

i would really appreciate

thanks


ps if someone want to be my guide for cnc live messenging like yahoo and aim

my screen name is danst2004 for aim and yahoo is danst852004

thank you very much

[thkoutsidthebox]

I can't be your guide Dan, Im not experienced enough, but if you look for help on this site you should get a wealth of responses....just ask the right questions.

So to start, do you want to build one machine to do all three of those things you said, or three machines?

[danst852004]

well i want to make cnc lathe because i already have mini lathe

[danst852004]

im hoping someone would get me asap because i would like to get this done by christmas for someone and myself. Please help me

[Guldberg]

The answers to all your questions is right here at the forum. Just take your time and start searching

For a mini lathe retrofit, take a look at my thread http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...t=27300&page=2

[danst852004]

well im glad you answer that but the whole assemble is complicated. right now im downloading cnc-plans.exe for free has video, information, materials stuff like that hoping this would work

[Guldberg]

It both simple and complicated. Dont count on having a super precise cnc lathe without being willing to spend a lot of $ on expensive ballscrews and servos.
I think ive only seen one plan for retrofitting a mini lathe. If you dont have the time or are willing to take this as a learning experience, i can suggest taking a look at http://www.syilamerica.com/ or other already retrofitted machines.

For a first build router take a look a the solsylva, a lot of people have started there (including myself) and has a nice step by step guide for only 25$

[danst852004]

hello and i would like to say im very happy with what i did. im almost done with building mini mill plus engraving together. i bought the plan and it looks good and didnt bother explaining few thing in my mind.. im going to add picture to show you what it looks like.

1-i dont know how am i going to find the electric board thingy and someone need to explain real clear to me.

2- i dont know where can i get 5/8 steel or aluminum rod for 2 z rod support and 2 26 inch 5/8 inch rod for x axis rod. so i dont know where can i get it. i would appreciate if someone post the directory for cheapest steel or aluminum rod thank

3- what you think of that picture?

[danst852004]

what you think?

[rustamd]

for metals/plastics look at www.onlinemetals.com

Looks like good start. Not sure what electric board thingy you are talking about. But i guess either break out board or stepper driver. If so you can find these at keling.com or also from few other vendors. I suggest starting new thread in electronics section.