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    Re: DIY CNC Recommendations

    Are there any options with a build, that your aware of, that I could upgrade later on to improve rigidity/power?

    Dumb question,but why is the ox (aluminum) more rigid than a mostly wood machine? ...
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    Re: DIY CNC Recommendations

    Thanks Gerry, really great points I've been looking for. I'm thinking I'll try to build an ox like machine for now.

    I'm a hobbyist and have the low end shop equipment. So, I think I'm ok with a...
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    Re: DIY CNC Recommendations

    Thanks Wizard, I've doing a lot of reading and forums, like this on, and getting the same responses about cost/rigidity/precision and understand basically what I'll be trading off with...
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    Understanding Pulleys

    I'm thinking about building with this cnc diy design (buildhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-DIY-CNC/?ALLSTEPS). Can anyone one point me to some tutorial/documentation/thread on how to...
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    steel bearing versus delrin

    I'm thinking about using this design to build a cnc (http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-DIY-CNC/). I wondering about using delrin bearing kit (Solid V Wheel? Kit - OpenBuilds Part Store)...
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    Re: Building my first JGRO based on 2004 plan

    Hey DaveJGRO,

    I know its been a while since you lasted posted. Any updates on your build? I'm using the same plan for jrgo cnc and I will be referring to your post frequently.
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    Re: DIY CNC Recommendations

    Thanks Gerry. I've been searching and I've seen Joe's 2006 and another one by jrgo. I think jrgo has threaded rods for linear drive. A couple people commented that there has been upgrades to...
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    Re: DIY CNC Recommendations

    It depends on cost, but I would like it be approximately 2'x3'. Actually, I like to b 4'x8', but I've read enough to know the cost go up fast, so I'd like it to 2'x3' or so. Depending on cost I...
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    DIY CNC Recommendations

    Hi All,

    I'm looking to build a cnc router for woodworking, although it would be nice to know the extra cost to be able to work with light gauge steel sheet material. Can anyone give me an idea of...
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