Joe's CNC 4x4 Hybrid

[ccsparky]

Originally Posted by joe2000che Well, I do like Bob's drawings, and is similar to what i eventually want, I did a quick bolt on Z-Axis, until i can refine the other design exactly like i want and maybe out of alumn. This is a simple bolt on Z-Axis Slide and also the motor mount is bolted from above. It works well. and i have room for adjustment on the router mount at different bolt on heights. I found this was needed especially if you use the ATC. Joe

Thanks! Can't wait to see what you come up with, aluminum would be nice!
LOL, take a look at the table in picture 1 then look at picture 3, "Now where is that 1/4" washer...

I like z-axis guides, look very familiar!

Bob

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by ccsparky Thanks! Can't wait to see what you come up with, aluminum would be nice! LOL, take a look at the table in picture 1 then look at picture 3, "Now where is that 1/4" washer... I like z-axis guides, look very familiar! Bob

Ok, you got me which washer?

[joecnc2006]

Here is the Router Holder, I wanted a cage to make sure of no flex what so ever.

[ccsparky]

Originally Posted by joe2000che Ok, you got me which washer?

My point, exactly...

I got a laugh out of seeing your bench top in picture one, turn into picture 3, reminded me of the way my projects go, starts out with a couple wrenchs and some hardware, ends up with a drill, unistrut, socket wrench, more wrenches, more nuts and bolts, a flyer, pray lube, and the pile keeps growing.

Your router brackets look very nice! The cage should make for a very beefy holder! I can't wait to see a video of this machine in action!

Bob

[joecnc2006]

Yea then you just get a box trow stuff into it, and then look all over for 1/2 hr. just for the things you put in the box and forgot. I think that is all to familiar to some.

Joe

[joecnc2006]

Well the machine is getting to a point where it is harder to climb over the machine to work on it and also almost ready to move to put it into its place. I went to Harber Freight and got 4 screw jacks for 15.99 each and installed them , I need to put two more diag. bracing on the sides to make sure the machine will not flex, As it is not I can push it with my weight about 195 lbs and it does not flex, so with two more pieces i'm sure it will be good to go, And also will place some cross pieces to make a sheck for stock pieces and storage.

[rdhharm]

Originally Posted by ccsparky My point, exactly... I got a laugh out of seeing your bench top in picture one, turn into picture 3, reminded me of the way my projects go, starts out with a couple wrenchs and some hardware, ends up with a drill, unistrut, socket wrench, more wrenches, more nuts and bolts, a flyer, pray lube, and the pile keeps growing. Bob

Bob I know the feeling even if it is a simple fix to building a CNC I will have every socket, screw drive, wrench, hammer and on and on that I own in my work space. But I can’t seem to find the tool when I need it go figure LOL


Joe new machine is looking good!!!!!

Rick

[harryn]

Hi Joe

In post 30, your picture shows assembling the unit on some kind of greyish base material. I assume this is something you use to keep things flat / square. Is this an epoxy floor area, or that special wall board used in bathrooms ?

Thanks

[joecnc2006]

That is just an old rug i use for the shop area.

[joecnc2006]

I just bought a 360 deg. laser level.

http://www.blackanddecker.com/Produc...ProductID=6463

Big lots has it for 30.00 sells on amazon for 133.99 a great deal.

I will use it when i have the machine in place and will be able to quickly level it up before i surface the top wood supports to ensure a level bed.

Joe

[joecnc2006]

Got the machine moved into its location, leveled with the Jack screws and used some angle for the adjustment feet.

Also got the walls up for the 8'x8' room it where it will sit (still have enough room to park truck in garage, All the walls are up except the rear, waiting for the belts to arive tommarrow from sdp-spi, to couple the two leadscrews together, to make sure the Gantry stays square incase one motor misses steps hoepfully the other motor will help it along. in one of the pictures you can see the shelf the computer and driver boards in a computer case.

Also on the otherside i have enough room for theDelta dust collection system, with the trash can seperator

Joe

[joecnc2006]

before placing the cutting bed top I milled the wood rails which were screwed from the bottom into the Cross beam stuts, this makes sure the top is parrallel to the gantry.

Joe