Joe's CNC Model 2006

[joecnc2006]

Made a new X Axis Bearing slide for the inside of the Gantry sides, this one made out of all HDPE, after screwing it together i was not able to move the bearing block inside with my fingers I had to lightly tap it with a hammer to make it slide which is exactly how i want it so there is no movement at all when installed and the 4 bolts adjusted from the outside will push it against the rails.

[joecnc2006]

Well have not posted in a few days because i have been busy at work and also working on the CNC Machine in spare time, painted everything (descided on white for the pro look) also cutting all the HDPE pieces.

Here are all the HDPE Pieces which will be used in the machine.

These are what will be included in a kit (minus the hardware) I will make for people who are interested in the machine.

Thanks, Joe

[thorsgaard]

Just thought of somethin yesterday.. If a guy used square tubing instead of angle irons, and put the bearings on top and to the sides, that'd work too, right? ...well, heck - thats what I'm a gonna do anyhow..

Used to be a guy around the ol casting forums that talked a good thing about making his own HBLBs (which were aluminum cast pillowblock type skate bearing holders) : an idea I love, but without a CNC hotwire, [for the xps foam pattern] kinda tough to re-create. The design was cool though, in that he had slotted holes in which to mount the bearings, thus making adjustments easy.

I've done the angle irons/bearings thing, too, and tho it does work, it's tricky. I'm gonna try this with square tubing to see if it works better on my bigger mill..

I gotta say tho, man.. this thing you're doin is lookin like a Guillow's kit! If for nothing else - it looks like a BLAST!!

[Wolfspaw]

Nice work Joe. I think your kit is really going to be great.

Wolfspaw

[jmytyk]

Joe I like the kit, i'm sure you are going to get a bunch of guys looking one. Could you name all the parts in it? I couldn't figure them all out... Thanks _Jon

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by Wolfspaw Nice work Joe. I think your kit is really going to be great. Wolfspaw

Thanks, I am hoping to provide a good machine for people that do not have the means to make the parts for a CNC Machine.

Originally Posted by jmytyk Joe I like the kit, i'm sure you are going to get a bunch of guys looking one. Could you name all the parts in it? I couldn't figure them all out... Thanks _Jon

After i finish putting it together and test I will provide a pictures which will be in a kit and also provide a list of other parts (hardware) that is needed. The machine really performs well, as you can see from parts cut from it

Joe

[wallyh]

Very nice Joe, have you put a price on the kit yet?
Wally

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by wallyh Very nice Joe, have you put a price on the kit yet? Wally

I'm still trying to figure that out finally. what do you guys think? any suggestions on price? It is alot of cutting involved also but worth it in the end.

Here are the parts involved and I can make the Skate bearing slides also.

Thanks, Joe

[Mr.Chips]

Good job Joe.
And thanks so much for sharing what can be done on your first machine. The second (one your building now) will be even better.

Hager

[ynneb]

I downloaded your latest PDF.
You really are a doer Joe. Good effort.
Nice workmanship.

[wallyh]

Joe, as far as price is concerned, I'm not sure I could make a fair estimate. I don't know what the material cost nor what your time is worth to cut the parts out. I guess the weight would have to be factored in for shipping estimates too.
The kit sure looks good though.
Wally

[whirlybomber]

I bet the shipping to down under would be a killer.......

doh!