Hi all, long time lurker, first time poster. It is with great satisfaction that I present my completed first cnc machine. Thank you all for your wonderful posts, without which I would have made many mistakes and spent more hours banging my head against the wall, not to mention money saved by consulting the advice of others here.
I call this the Ikea router because its based on the "Bjorkudden" table from Ikea, and I also used the "Lack" coffee table and "Skrin" metal box for my control box.
Here are some pics and stats, I've got a piece running as we speak. I've learned a lot, I'm happy with the performance so far (for my intended use) and time will tell how she holds up.
I've also provided a link to the lightwave files (.lwo) if anyone wants to build, modify, or critique the design.
I use lightwave to create my 3d models, then Vetric Cut 3D to generate tool paths, and Mach 3 to send the G-Code
Stats:
Machinable area: 34 x 22 x 4.5 inches
Rapids: 30 IPM
Spindle: Kress FME 800
Electronics:
Stepper Motor, Stepper Motor Driver,CNC Router, Stepper Motor Power Supply, Stepper Motor Kit, DC Servo Motor, Stepper Motor, Stepper Motor Driver, CNC Router, Stepper Motor Power Supply, Stepper Motor Kit, DC Servo Motor Keling basic kit = 3 x KL23H276-30-8B 276oz steppers, KL - 4030 controlers, C-10 Breakout board, 24 Volt Power Supply.
Laptop: Dell Latitude C610
Extrusions:
items in 80 20 8020 Aluminum T-Slot T Slot extrusion 8020 garage sale store on eBay!
Bearing Blocks, mounts:
CNCRouterParts I followed this example and corresponding parts:
CNCRouterParts
My grand total is 3600 bucks. Please note that number includes EVERYTHING; Mach and Vetric software, shop vac, 25 different bits, old Dell laptop off ebay, every single nut and bolt etc....
Lightwave files of the design:
http://www.stef.com/CNC_router