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  1. #1
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    Chris's build log of Hack's 80/20 router ( 2'x4')

    OK im going to start off with info about myself here.
    I am a licensed electrician/commercial developer/ vinyl signmaker when needed/ and all around DIYer.
    I have 0 CNC experiance except for my vinyl cutter for doing signs.
    My father has a mill and 2 lathes 1 small 1 big ( 24" swing 6' bed)
    and i have a small lathe i recently aquired hot wired it to work but never really used it yet( no need). so i can look to dad for milling lathe info..
    I am using Hack's Plans found here
    http://studysession.com/cnc/8020-CNCRoutercad.pdf

    They are designed to use the 80/20 bearings and has a 2'x3' cutting area. I'm Going to stretch the x? out to 4' to make a 2'x4' table.
    im thinking of using it for making signs in foam wood and acrylics.
    Maybe some other uses.(this is a toy) this will not be for production use. as i dont do anything production really my vinyl cutter gets use 2-3 times a month. Well lets begin..

  2. #2
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    I am going to keep track of all my pricing here..
    i am including shipping wherever possible.
    hitachi router
    $115.00shipped
    80/20 surplus rails, bearings, and T-nuts
    $717.40 shipped
    Wood Kit from Hack
    $70.00 shipped
    Mcmaster - threaded rod, delrin, nuts, Bearings, aluminum angle.
    $194.44 shipped

    Total so far..
    $1096.84 add the xylotex kit and i should be around 1600 about..
    remeber i also bought things to make it easier for me it could have easily cost less.
    like waiting and buying the standard 80/20 bearings. buy used pieces of 8020
    buying a used/refurb router, you could build your own drivers and buy ebay motors.. etc.

  3. #3
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    Router
    well start off with the router. I purchased the CNCzone typical easily purchased / found locally Hitachi model M12vc from amazon
    http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-M12VC-...4752901&sr=8-3
    Hitachi Router $115.00

  4. #4
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    8020 Rails and Bearings from 80/20 surplus on EBAY

    8020 T Slot Aluminum Extrusion 15 S 1530 x 18
    For the Z axis
    8020 T Slot Aluminum Extrusion 15 S 1530 x 96.50 -1T
    Will be cut into 2 pieces for the X and Y axis
    8020 T Slot Aluminum Linear Bearing 15 S 6836
    8020 T Slot Aluminum Linear Bearing 15 S 6824
    8020 T Slot Aluminum Linear Bearing 15 S 6835
    by the way i used the 683 series bearings which are the high cycle bearings, only because that is what 8020 surplus had in stock at the time.
    the 682 series is the standard bearing(and a little less $$$)
    $697.50 (shipped)

    T Nuts (forgot with original order)
    $25.00 (shipped)

    Thanks goes out to Mark Meyer at 8020 surplus for prompt emails to ?'s and other help i recieved..

  5. #5
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    Hi,

    The build is going along great, keep up the good work

    Cheers,
    Bob

  6. #6
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    cool machine, and a really well documented PDF, love the renderings, must help a lot in assembly, look forward to seeing your finished machine

  7. #7
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    mcmaster.com

    1 Each 98910A033 Plain Steel Threaded Rod 1/2"-13 Thread, 6' Length $3.99 $3.99

    1 Pack 90630A125 Grade 8 Plain Steel Hex Nylon-Insert Locknut 1/2"-13 Screw Size, 3/4" Width, 19/32" Height, Packs of 10 (Same as 90630A888) $4.57 $4.57

    1 Each 9721K31 UHMW Polyethylene Precision-Ground Blank 1/2" Thick, 2" X 12" $3.62 $3.62

    6 Each 6384K361 Steel Ball Bearing Flanged Double Sealed for 1/2" Shaft Dia, 1-1/8" OD $8.08 $48.48

    3 Each 59985K19 Hi-Offset Slotted-Disc Set-Screw Coupling Hub 1/2" Bore, 1" Outside Diameter (Same as 59985K3) $9.72 $29.16

    3 Each 59985K17 Hi-Offset Slotted-Disc Set-Screw Coupling Hub 1/4" Bore, 1" Outside Diameter (Same as 59985K3) $9.72 $29.16

    3 Each 59985K63 Acetal Coupling Disc for 1" Outside Diameter Hi-Offset Slotted-Disc Set-Screw Coupling Hub $3.17 $9.51

    1 Each 98837A033 Plain Steel Threaded Rod 1/2"-13 Thread, 3' Length $2.88 $2.88

    1 Each 8982K374 Alloy 6061 Aluminum 90 Degree Angle 1/4" Thick, 2-1/2" X 2-1/2" Leg, 4' Length (Same as 8982K37) $34.23 $34.23

    Merchandise Total $165.60
    toatal with shipping and tax $194.44

    Yes Hack did a very nice assembly manual one of the reason i went with this design, and from the illistrations i could see the pure simplicity of the design.. Thakns Guys

  8. #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by alwaysready View Post
    1 Each 98910A033 Plain Steel Threaded Rod 1/2"-13 Thread, 6' Length $3.99 $3.99

    1 Pack 90630A125 Grade 8 Plain Steel Hex Nylon-Insert Locknut 1/2"-13 Screw Size, 3/4" Width, 19/32" Height, Packs of 10 (Same as 90630A888) $4.57 $4.57

    1 Each 9721K31 UHMW Polyethylene Precision-Ground Blank 1/2" Thick, 2" X 12" $3.62 $3.62

    6 Each 6384K361 Steel Ball Bearing Flanged Double Sealed for 1/2" Shaft Dia, 1-1/8" OD $8.08 $48.48

    3 Each 59985K19 Hi-Offset Slotted-Disc Set-Screw Coupling Hub 1/2" Bore, 1" Outside Diameter (Same as 59985K3) $9.72 $29.16

    3 Each 59985K17 Hi-Offset Slotted-Disc Set-Screw Coupling Hub 1/4" Bore, 1" Outside Diameter (Same as 59985K3) $9.72 $29.16

    3 Each 59985K63 Acetal Coupling Disc for 1" Outside Diameter Hi-Offset Slotted-Disc Set-Screw Coupling Hub $3.17 $9.51

    1 Each 98837A033 Plain Steel Threaded Rod 1/2"-13 Thread, 3' Length $2.88 $2.88

    1 Each 8982K374 Alloy 6061 Aluminum 90 Degree Angle 1/4" Thick, 2-1/2" X 2-1/2" Leg, 4' Length (Same as 8982K37) $34.23 $34.23

    Merchandise Total $165.60

    Yes Hack did a very nice assembly manual one of the reason i went with this design, that and from the illistrations i could see the pure simplicity of the design.. Thakns Guys
    Is there a reason you are going with standard threaded rod instead of an acme thread, which will five you faster rapids and more torque?

    Joe

  9. #9
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    i started a discussion about the lead screw here.
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...403#post279403
    Im going to get the machine up and running on threaded rod then turn it over to acme rod, it looks like..

  10. #10
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    watching & learning.....

    i am watching and learning.......

  11. #11
    what ever happened with this project?

  12. #12
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    Smile

    Looks like he might have run out of dough.

    JoeyB

  13. #13
    hmmm, maybe

  14. #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by joeybagadonuts View Post
    Looks like he might have run out of dough.

    JoeyB
    Now days that can happen easily

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