My next CNC project - a CNC router

[DavidR8]

This video was just released.
Shows the spindle that I have coming and give you a sense of the sound level (as well as can be done on video...)

 

[DavidR8]

I realize that your build is a 2x3 "footprint" but those rails are only 28.5" and 16" respectively.

Yes, that is because the rails aren't the full length of the steel rails. Have a look at this example build.

https://www.notion.so/image/https%3A%2F%2Fs3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fsecure.notion-static.com%2Fdbf6552c-408d-418b-815e-124d3691c8dd%2FIMG_3152.png?table=block&id=9e103878-da0e-486e-9a8e-cbc1661c1716&width=7080&userId=&cache=v2

 

[7milesup]

Yes, that is because the rails aren't the full length of the steel rails. Have a look at this example build.

https://www.notion.so/image/https%3A%2F%2Fs3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fsecure.notion-static.com%2Fdbf6552c-408d-418b-815e-124d3691c8dd%2FIMG_3152.png?table=block&id=9e103878-da0e-486e-9a8e-cbc1661c1716&width=7080&userId=&cache=v2

Right, but just wanted to make sure you didn't make an "oops" along the way there.

 

[DavidR8]

Right, but just wanted to make sure you didn't make an "oops" along the way there.

For sure, appreciate that.
I hardly had to think about it as there's a handy frame size calculator where all I had to do was enter my desired dimensions. The calculator then produces the Bill of Materials which is sent off to an AliExpress store.
(only the metric one is working at the moment...)

Store - ThreeDesign - Home of the PrintNC

Your PrintNC is customised to your exact sizes and needs, If you wish to request a standard or custom sized build kit price shipped to you anywhere in the world please use the calculator provided, quotes takes approximately 48 hours and orders are shipped to your door in 2-3 weeks*...

threedesign.store

 

[7milesup]

For sure, appreciate that.
I hardly had to think about it as there's a handy frame size calculator where all I had to do was enter my desired dimensions. The calculator then produces the Bill of Materials which is sent off to an AliExpress store.
(only the metric one is working at the moment...)

Store - ThreeDesign - Home of the PrintNC

Your PrintNC is customised to your exact sizes and needs, If you wish to request a standard or custom sized build kit price shipped to you anywhere in the world please use the calculator provided, quotes takes approximately 48 hours and orders are shipped to your door in 2-3 weeks*...

threedesign.store

Holy crap. That is awesome. Thank you for sharing that.

 

[DavidR8]

It's an amazingly well supported project.
For example, the downloadable Fusion360 file contains parameters to adjust the corner radius of the steel frames so that the included .stl files (for 3D printed drilling and alignment guides for the various bits and bobs) will fit whatever steel is purchased.

 

[extropic]

@DavidR8

You again?

I just caught up with this thread and will be following along like a curious puppy.

 

[DavidR8]

@DavidR8

You again?

I just caught up with this thread and will be following along like a curious puppy.

Promise to help if/when I fall on my face?

 

[extropic]

Promise to help if/when I fall on my face?

Fall on your face?

Low risk of that.

 

[DavidR8]

Fall on your face?

Low risk of that.

I’m liable to muck up the electronics on this one as it’s seriously complicated for my knowledge level.
The build I think will be relatively easy.