Starting my Joe's 2006 and having fun!

[kevperro]

I ordered Joe's kit last year and just now getting around to actually getting it built. I'm building pretty much stock using all the original parts. This is my first machine and I'm a cherry CNC-er so I'm learning a lot on the way.

I just want to thank Joe for the kit. It has been a fun and easy process so far and I'm looking forward to making some dust.

X-Axis Torsion box going together.




Gantry bottom torsion box, Y-axis torsion box, Z-axis carriage and router holder assembly.



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[bp092]

looks familiar! Seems like your build is progressing smoothly. Looking forward to more photos..

[Sbthomas13]

Looking good! If you need any help along the way just ask around, but it looks like you're doing alright on your own. Keep up the good work.

Do you have the electronics yet?

[kevperro]

Originally Posted by Sbthomas13 Looking good! If you need any help along the way just ask around, but it looks like you're doing alright on your own. Keep up the good work. Do you have the electronics yet?

Yea... that is the easy part for me. I bought the Hobby CNC Pro board with the 305oz steppers.

I do have one question.... do the Gantry uprights need to be glued or should they just bolt together?

[joecnc2006]

the two side gantry pieces are glued each side, the two left and the two rt. then bolted to the upper and lower gantry torsion boxs

[Check twice!]

[quote=kevperro;430652]I ordered Joe's kit last year and just now getting around to actually getting it built. I'm building pretty much stock using all the original parts. This is my first machine and I'm a cherry CNC-er so I'm learning a lot on the way.

I just want to thank Joe for the kit. It has been a fun and easy process so far and I'm looking forward to making some dust.

X-Axis Torsion box going together.



I have just ordered my Joe2006 kit this past weekend. Should be here in 3 - 4 weeks. I was planning on tackling the jrog but upon finding the kit for Joes decided to go that way. Good luck on the build and keep posting, one picture is worth a thousand words.
I already make dust in my shop (according to the Misses) I just want to make more.
John

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by Check twice! I have just ordered my Joe2006 kit this past weekend. Should be here in 3 - 4 weeks. I was planning on tackling the jrog but upon finding the kit for Joes decided to go that way. Good luck on the build and keep posting, one picture is worth a thousand words. I already make dust in my shop (according to the Misses) I just want to make more. John

who were you able to get the kit from, would be less expensive for you.

Joe

[Check twice!]

Originally Posted by joecnc2006 who were you able to get the kit from, would be less expensive for you. Joe

Joe

I hope you do not have cheaper prices than yourself!

It was my son Scott that ordered through you, it is a joint project between the two of us. I am looking forward to getting your kit.

Thanks! John

[kevperro]

Great.... I'll glue them and the ends of the x-axis torsion box today.

I'm still waiting on a few parts from Enco but I have everything else. I'll take more pictures as I progress. Most of what I've done so far has just been glue & paint work.

I'm planning on building a small room for it in my shop to prevent the dust from going everywhere. I was thinking of getting one of those nice cyclone dust collectors from Grizzly with the 2-3 micron bags. I'm going to be cutting a lot of MDF and I don't want the stuff all over the shop.

[joecnc2006]

Originally Posted by Check twice! Joe I hope you do not have cheaper prices than yourself! It was my son Scott that ordered through you, it is a joint project between the two of us. I am looking forward to getting your kit. Thanks! John

Ok, i guess i was confussed you said the 06, but he ordered for the cnc 4x4 hybrid.

name was Scott Llewellyn

Joe

[Check twice!]

Originally Posted by joecnc2006 Ok, i guess i was confussed you said the 06, but he ordered for the cnc 4x4 hybrid. name was Scott Llewellyn Joe

No confusion on your part but definitely a lack of communication on ours!

Being new in this paticular field I am sure to make many more errors but always ready to learn from others or by my own experiences.

John

[BobF]

Originally Posted by kevperro Great.... I'll glue them and the ends of the x-axis torsion box today. I'm still waiting on a few parts from Enco but I have everything else. I'll take more pictures as I progress. Most of what I've done so far has just been glue & paint work. I'm planning on building a small room for it in my shop to prevent the dust from going everywhere. I was thinking of getting one of those nice cyclone dust collectors from Grizzly with the 2-3 micron bags. I'm going to be cutting a lot of MDF and I don't want the stuff all over the shop.

I drilled a few extra holes through some of the large areas and used bolts as clamps where my clamps would not reach. Line up the parts with holes Joe drills.