Joes CNC Allendale, MI

[rdhharm]

Originally Posted by silentreaper Well when I actually get around to getting my machine built (only have 2 pieces cut) I will definitely remember to use this setup to clean up my rails. PS are you going to make try and make some parts for the T-Maxx I see in the first pic?

You know I didn't think of that, I may have look into maybe trying that someday just don't tell my son that this machine can cut part for the T-Maxx or that is all he will be trying to do.

Rick

[nrdharmsen]

Originally Posted by rdhharm You know I didn't think of that, I may have look into maybe trying that someday just don't tell my son that this machine can cut part for the T-Maxx or that is all he will be trying to do. Rick

You know that isn't what I'll be doing...

But I do need a new chair

[rdhharm]

Well I found time to work on my machine I told my self that it will be cutting something by the end of the weekend I think I am there.
I have the home & limit switches installed and wired into the controller. And programmed in Mach3 and all work great but been new to this it took me a lot longer than I though it would and a lot of time watching Mach3 videos on setup of homing & limits.

The pictures are of how and where I installed my switches.
1st is the Z homing switch.
2nd is how I got my Z to trip the switch.
3rd is Y homing & limit and how I got it to trip and where I installed them.

Rick

[ccsparky]

Originally Posted by rdhharm Well I found time to work on my machine I told my self that it will be cutting something by the end of the weekend I think I am there. I have the home & limit switches installed and wired into the controller. And programmed in Mach3 and all work great but been new to this it took me a lot longer than I though it would and a lot of time watching Mach3 videos on setup of homing & limits. The pictures are of how and where I installed my switches. 1st is the Z homing switch. 2nd is how I got my Z to trip the switch. 3rd is Y homing & limit and how I got it to trip and where I installed them. Rick

Rick,

Looking good! So we should be seeing some cutting going on real soon!
The blue adds a nice touch to the color scheme.

One thing, on the gantry side supports it looks like you have two splits, one above the right screw and one below the left screw in the third picture????

Bob

[bp092]

Bob,

MDF has its advantages and as you see its disadvantages. One of them is that it spits easily if you don't predrill it before driving screws in. I had the same problem with mine but ended up predrilling the rest with a really tiny drill bit since the screws for the proxy switches are so small.

[rdhharm]

I was able to make saw dust today with a test sign the first one wasn’t so good Y lost some steps but I tweaked it and the machine ran just perfect I could watch it run all day.
I just what to say thank you to Joe & Mark and everyone on this forum because of all of you I was able to make this machine. I have read every build log that was one of Joes builds and it has helped me so much in my build.


Rick

[rdhharm]

Originally Posted by bp092 Bob, MDF has its advantages and as you see its disadvantages. One of them is that it spits easily if you don't predrill it before driving screws in. I had the same problem with mine but ended up predrilling the rest with a really tiny drill bit since the screws for the proxy switches are so small.

I did the same with the rest of them. I am not to worried beause I glued and screwed all my MDF together shouldn't have a problem.

Rick

[joecnc2006]

Glad to see some cutting on the machine, Your build looks real good. How Does it run now?

I hope you have a long and fun time with the CNC Machine, like i have, Been running almost 1.5 yr. now with my original machine.

Look forward to seeing some more work done, as do others

Joe

[rdhharm]

Originally Posted by joe2000che Glad to see some cutting on the machine, Your build looks real good. How Does it run now? I hope you have a long and fun time with the CNC Machine, like i have, Been running almost 1.5 yr. now with my original machine. Look forward to seeing some more work done, as do others Joe

Thanks, Joe
The machine runs great I don’t have it running to fast because I want more accuracy than fast. This CNC for me is a hobby machine and not a production machine it allows me to make things that I wouldn’t be able to do. I look at if the machine losses steps because I want to run it as fast as I can I have just lost time and money so I guess slower in my case is better IMO. My cousin Mark has a commercial machine I think he has had it for 10 years or more he uses it for his business and I believe that he only runs his feed rate at max of 54.


Rick

[joecnc2006]

Yes, i have also noticed alot of people with comercial machine, when i called around for some quotes on different things they mentioned the feed rates that is used, and it is slower than i am running. to i just cut it myself.

Joe

[rdhharm]

We made the big move my son and I moved my machine from the basement to the garage yesterday its new home for now. We took the gantry off and moved it in two pieces well three if you count the stand. The only problem that I have is the Z will not home to the switch it will only move what the offset is that I have set when it hits the home switch I can not seem to find where my problem is in Mach3 it worked before I moved its just frustrating. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I did a test cut with it in its new home I think it went well and the machine preformed very good I know the sign is not perfect but not bad for someone learning new software and a new hobby. The sign is for a buddy that calls his pole barn the Hazel Inn.

1st picture is the idea that my son can up with on how to hold the pipes which I though was a very good one. I have not seen it so I though I would share. Yes Nick I am giving you credit
2nd is the sign hot off the machine.
3rd is a quick coat of paint and some clear lacquer.

Rick

[ccsparky]

Originally Posted by rdhharm We made the big move my son and I moved my machine from the basement to the garage yesterday its new home for now. We took the gantry off and moved it in two pieces well three if you count the stand. The only problem that I have is the Z will not home to the switch it will only move what the offset is that I have set when it hits the home switch I can not seem to find where my problem is in Mach3 it worked before I moved its just frustrating. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I did a test cut with it in its new home I think it went well and the machine preformed very good I know the sign is not perfect but not bad for someone learning new software and a new hobby. The sign is for a buddy that calls his pole barn the Hazel Inn. 1st picture is the idea that my son can up with on how to hold the pipes which I though was a very good one. I have not seen it so I though I would share. Yes Nick I am giving you credit 2nd is the sign hot off the machine. 3rd is a quick coat of paint and some clear lacquer. Rick

Rick,
The sign looks excellent! Your buddy should be very happy with that!
Bob