[GRS]

Hi All,
I am new to cnc zone, my first post, been reading for a while.
I am building a router based on another members machine.
He is helping me with another group of guys and along with this forum I have progressed some.
My machine is steel based and has an aluminium gantry I bought linear rails and bearings for X and Y, and I got a complete Z axis . All off ebay.
I also have Ballscrews and nuts on the way for the movements. I am using
nema23 260oz stepper motors.
I must point out that I don't know a thing about the electrics or computing side of things but am looking forward to the learning process.
Some progress photo's

Gary

[epineh]

Nice work Gary, keep the pics comin.

Russell.

[Jason Marsha]

That router looks really good.

Jason

[GRS]

Thanks for the comments

I have now fitted the Y linear slide bearings.

I am having a lot of fun so far with this build, I was told it is an addictive hobby, and they're right.

Gary

[Greolt]

Looking good Gary :cheers:

[GRS]

Have the Z axis on the Y slide bearings now
Getting there bit by bit

Gary

[GRS]

I thought people might like a look at what I will be doing with my machine once it's up and running.
A hobby of mine which has grown a bit is making decorative boxes using old farm implement parts . They hare cast Iron and have the makers names and details on them, I paint them up and highlight the lettering then make a design
which complements the makers or the person who I am making it for.
Currently I do all this by hand improvising by clamping a fence to work off for strait lines and then freehand for the rest. It usually takes me a week or so to complete just the routing so I will be a happy man when my machine is up and running.
Cheers
Gary

[epineh]

Nice to see another machine nearing completion, good job.

Russell.

[Jason Marsha]

Now the real addiction begins, cutting things on the machine.


Jason

[GRS]

Just been fitting out the computer and doing some cabinet doors etc while I am waiting for a electrician mate to do the electrical on my machine.

[94vette]

That looks awsome. What a great idea to have the everything right in the work bench.

Nice Job.

[GRS]

94vette, thanks for the comments, the idea of housing everything in the bench is not my own. It is shamelessly stolen but also very practical

Gary

[Guldberg]

You have some drawings of the table, i like the look, maybe my next could be based on that design.

[GRS]

Sorry Guldberg but no drawings. It is simply made to size using 30mm & 20mm RHS.and closed in using 12mm mdf If you have a welder then it is quite simple.

Cheers
Gary

[Guldberg]

I ment the router x-frame:-)

[GRS]

Well I have a working cnc router now and I am very happy. Here is a look at some of the test jobs.
Thanks to Rodm54 for his input and wiring job.
The machine achieved 2500mm/m rapids on the X so I am pleased to say the least.

Cheers
Gary

[pminmo]

Looking mighty good!

[jb2060]

Great work Gary!

You must be thrilled to be finally cutting something. Everything is fantastic except for the subject matter. "Go the Swans".

[GRS]

No worries there mate I'm a Docker. At least they had a bit of a dip a few times last Friday night.