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  1. 02-11-2011, 09:27 PM #1
    MillworkMike
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    4' X 8' CNC Router Built from Scrap Metal

    Hello Everybody....


    This is my CNC Router that I have been building since december. Its all pretty much built from scrap metal that I have collected over the years. Please tell me what you guys think! :-)


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  2. 02-11-2011, 09:30 PM #2
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    More pics!

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  3. 02-11-2011, 10:20 PM #3
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    Nice work! Congrats on the build :banana:
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  4. 02-11-2011, 11:05 PM #4
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    I like that kind of frame construction Mike. I haven't noticed anyone else using round tubing for the frame and it looks very sturdy. Congratulations!

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  5. 02-11-2011, 11:46 PM #5
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    Very nice looking build you have there. Congratulations on your build.
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  6. 02-11-2011, 11:49 PM #6
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    Thanks guys! I plan to paint it this weekend if the weather permits.... Im thinking RED!?!?
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  7. 02-12-2011, 01:34 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by MillworkMike View Post
    Thanks guys! I plan to paint it this weekend if the weather permits.... Im thinking RED!?!?
    Why not? Bright red, so you won't be tripping over it.

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  8. 02-12-2011, 03:50 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by CarveOne View Post
    Why not? Bright red, so you won't be tripping over it.

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    It is pretty difficult to see
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  9. 02-12-2011, 04:08 AM #9
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    RED IT IS!!

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  10. 02-12-2011, 05:49 AM #10
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    Can't wait for pictures Sunrise Red sounds fantastic
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  11. 02-12-2011, 02:38 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jesse B View Post
    It is pretty difficult to see
    That's another of my big machine wisecracks my friend.

    Did you use a tubing notcher at the joints or just freehand it with a torch and clean it up with an angle grinder?

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  12. 02-12-2011, 04:48 PM #12
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    I made a pattern using the Tube Coping Calculator from Metalgeek.com and roughed it out with a plasma cutter. Then I used the small end of a 6 X 48 belt sander to clean it up. Luckily the small end of the sander was the same diameter as the pipe and it came out almost perfect.
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  13. 02-13-2011, 12:29 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by MillworkMike View Post
    I made a pattern using the Tube Coping Calculator from Metalgeek.com and roughed it out with a plasma cutter. Then I used the small end of a 6 X 48 belt sander to clean it up. Luckily the small end of the sander was the same diameter as the pipe and it came out almost perfect.
    Thanks!

    I expected there was a better way. I have a plasma cutter and figured on tracing a little less than a half circle for making a marking template if I should use pipe for anything. I have a 4 x 36 belt sander that might be closer to what I would ever need.

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  14. 02-13-2011, 01:36 AM #14
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    Here is a couple pics of what I got accomplished today! Sorry for the pic quality.... the only camera I own is my iphone! :-]

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  15. 02-13-2011, 02:06 AM #15
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    Looks good Mike. If the I beams are all straight and parallel with each other you're in business.

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  16. 02-13-2011, 02:14 AM #16
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    I did a good bit of cutting with it before taking it apart to paint it and everything seems to be good and straight. :-)
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  17. 02-14-2011, 01:57 AM #17
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    Looks great! I'm quite fond of the choice of color
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  18. 02-14-2011, 05:08 PM #18
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    Thanks CarveOne and Jesse! :-]

    I got a little more done yesterday.. I'll try to post some pics asap!
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  19. 02-24-2011, 08:37 PM #19
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    A little more progress! :-]

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  20. 02-24-2011, 09:22 PM #20
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    I like it...

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