Hi everybody,

My name is Jayne. This is the first thread I've started on this forum and it will be a build thread for my first CNC build. I have read several of the build threads here and there are some great projects. I made the decision to build a machine based on the one built by @JermNZ here:
https://www.cnczone.com/forums/momus...ml#post1549298
and here:
https://jeremyyoungdesign.com/category/diy-cnc-router/

With so many different designs for diy CNC Routers all over the internet, each with its own pros and cons, it wasn't an easy decision. In the end, I settled on this design because I already have most of the materials for the frame construction and the design seems like it will work well for what I want.

The machine will be used for woodworking projects, mainly building different stringed instruments. I am also hoping it will have the ability to experiment with some aluminium work. I don't have any specific projects in mind for aluminium, that will be mostly experimenting to test the limits of the machine and to learn some new skills.

I have made some small modifications to Jeremy's design. The attached images show where the design is currently at. The biggest change I have made so far is adding a cutout into the front part of the bed to allow parts to be machined on their edge. I got the idea for the cutout from @Mac.CNC in his Momus build thread here: https://www.cnczone.com/forums/momus...ml#post1385334

During the build, I will undoubtedly have many questions and thought what better place to ask the questions than in this forum. I welcome any feedback, good or bad, as long it is kept respectful. For me, this project will be as much about the enjoyment of building the machine as well as having the final product at the end of the build.It should be a fun and educational process.