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Many years ago when I got started and decided to build my second table I created a website called cncplasmabuild.com The website ended up being hundreds of pages and followed my build...

Check out my build project here:

Desert Fabworks CNC Plasma Build

I already have mach3 and I'm using the on off in Mach for control but plasma operates different from a laser especially in an engraving situation. I need a sheetcam post processor that is specific...

Anyone?

Its been awhile since I updated this post but here is some new stuff. I upgraded my Bladerunner controller to the new Ethercut system from Candcnc. This gets rid of the parallel and serial ports...

I have a cnc router which I have recently added a laser cutter to. I'm currently using the generic "mach3" post processor in sheetcam. The laser is powered off my spindle control power. I did...

The CNC Router Cart is finally finished! I was able to get everything mounted and all of the wiring routed, hooked up and get all of the components functioning. Now I get to start cutting.

The...

Life got way too busy during the holidays and got behind on this project. I was able to get the cart finished. I cut a custom front door panel with the BullDog router logo on the front of the...

Sorry for the delay in writing the notification got sent to spam. So far things are working great. I wipe off the lens area when I'm done cutting for the day with plexis and a microfiber cloth and...

Thanks Gary!

There is so much info in this thread but I can not find anything about setting this up with the Bladerunner package from CandCNC. Their system ships with custom screens for mach and the board does...

Here are the latest picture updates from the cart build. Have not had enough time o dedicate to this project too many other things going on. Slow going at the moment.

I figured out my fold up...

I appologize for not putting the info into the first post. I got mine at WoodCraft.com Here is a direct link to the page: Buy WoodRiver Universal Drill Press Laser Attachment at Woodcraft

The...

After a lot of mock ups planning and measuring I finally came up with a plan for the Cart/Control center that will hold this router and all of the components. The cart will be 26" wide x 44" Long x...

When I built up my plasma cutting system I built a custom cart / control center for it. I wanted to do the same for this project. Space in my shop is very limited so I wanted to put the entire...

I double checked all of the settings and for the X Y and Z and the steps everything is setup and working correctly it is : The Z is 5 tpi, so the steps per inch is 10000

I got most of the cable management done with the Igus track I got of ebay and I mounted the Air system for the blow off nozzles for clearing the cut path. I plan on just plugging the system into...

I set it up with 2/400 and 5/1000 I used a micrometer to verify the x and y but did not check the z I will check that

Thanks! I appreciate the info I will check that out. I really appreciate the tips, tricks, and info that I'm getting from the other people in the forum. I have lots to learn when it comes to...

I have been slacking on updating the build progress. Had to squeeze in a little vacation while I could.

I was able to get all of the software installed and do some basic motion testing and...

The torch is a floating head system because it rides on parallel linear shafts and can move up and down on the shafts "floats" when sensing the material height. The Ohmic system uses the floating...

Just got in a rotary indexer for my precision plasma table, and I wanted to seek some advice on the setup and install before I tear into it.

The indexer has a 25 to 1 gear reduction. The stepper...

Got the Controller package and stepper motors in from CandCNC yesterday. I went with the BladeRunner Package. Its the same package I use on my CNC Plasma System and it has worked very well. About the...

I have a metal fabrication business and have been wanting to get a CNC router / Mill for a long time. I have been doing research for a few months and spent sometime at a few trade shows looking...

With the water table I get very little if any smoke or sparks. The sparks I do get are small and go across the sheet and not up. Its high enough I do not think it will be a problem. I have...

I recently added on a laser alignment system for my Precision Plasma table. I took a drill press laser alignment kit and modified it a little to work with my plasma system. It took about 15 minutes...

I recently added on a laser alignment system for my Precision Plasma table. I took a drill press laser alignment kit and modified it a little to work with my plasma system. It took about 15...

"Kennl" Those are some nice projects you have there. Thanks for the info everyone. Hope to be cutting soon.

I checked out Drillman1 on ebay he has lots to choose from. Little overwhelming. Any recommendations for a couple style of bits for these areas:

Making signs out of plexi
Signs in wood...

Everyone needs consumables so I though I would post this info.

Baker Gas and welding is offering a 5% discount on Hypertherm Consumables with the discount posted on the plasma build site.

Here...