Joe's CNC Model 2006

[joecnc2006]

Finished it up today, I added 4x4 post for legs and lowered off of sawhorses, It is pretty solid cutting surface is at 36" height. But I already have Ideas to start building it again and make it alot lighter. Look forward to Model 2006a (model 2007 was a mistake in typing....)

[ger21]

They sure end up a lot heavier then you'd think, don't they?

[truman]

If I wasn't making mine out of aluminum this would be the way I would go love it Joe!

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by ger21 They sure end up a lot heavier then you'd think, don't they?

Yes with out a doubt

But I know now that I will never go back to a single rail system for the long axis the douple pipe rail works out great with no rocking of the gantry.

[sdantonio]

Joe, Great job, looks really nice and sturdy. A quick question. On your x-axis rods, did you use 0.5 inch galv pipe of 1 inch. The plans call for 0.5, but it looks more like 1 inch in the photos. But photo's can be deceiving.

Steven

[creative_mind]

joe2000che,

Can you pass along the drawings in Solidworks for me to use? I am using Solidworks 2005.

My email address is creative_mind@verizon.net

Thanks

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by sdantonio Joe, Great job, looks really nice and sturdy. A quick question. On your x-axis rods, did you use 0.5 inch galv pipe of 1 inch. The plans call for 0.5, but it looks more like 1 inch in the photos. But photo's can be deceiving. Steven

Yes you are correct they are the 1" Gal. Gas pipes

Joe

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by creative_mind joe2000che, Can you pass along the drawings in Solidworks for me to use? I am using Solidworks 2005. My email address is creative_mind@verizon.net Thanks

I will try again but it did not go through when i tried it twice to you before, If nothing else i can send you the e-drawings.

Joe

[joecnc2006]

Joe's CNC Model 2006 R-2

OK Now here it goes, Seems like I'm never happy 100%, altho this machine is very solid and works really well I want to make it lighter without sacrificing its rigidness, The 200oz motors will cut at 80ipm but i'm i do not want to go faster with them being afraid of loosing steps.

I have started to cut the new one using 1/2" MDF Instead of 3/4" for all the interior ribs and also Using 1/4" MDF for the Outer Skins of the Torsion Boxes, I can already tell this is going to be more than 1/4 the weight of the present one, I want to get the Drawings done and machine tested Before I send it to anyone, Hope you understand, If im not happy then i would not expect you to be either.

Joe

[truman]

its a good thing mdf isn't that expensive Joe I really do think your hobby has turned into obsession LOL!

[creative_mind]

Originally Posted by joe2000che I will try again but it did not go through when i tried it twice to you before, If nothing else i can send you the e-drawings. Joe

Thank you for the eDrawings files and they work fine. I was able to measure the individual parts of the machine in eDrawings and create a new part file in Solidworks.

I like your new idea using thinner MDF for the gantry support - any new eDrawings yet?

Keep up with the great ideas!

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by truman its a good thing mdf isn't that expensive Joe I really do think your hobby has turned into obsession LOL!

What a fun hobby it is ,

MDF maybe not to expensive, but the time i have into this is many many late night hours