Build List

Build Author
DaveStewart
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5591
Small C-Beam Plate Maker With Remote Login & Operation

C-Beam Plate cutter with Raspberry Pi V3, Arduino Mega2560 and Camera. Remote login & operation via SSH with cnc.js server, mjpg server on the Pi.
Brokkr CNC 2.0

1M C-beam xy variant
Yet another 1x1 Sphinx

Build a 1x1 Sphinx/Sphinx XL style CNC.
1200X600 SPHINX

Need cnc to make alumunium sign, brass stamp, etc
Bedroom Builds (BrB) DIY CNC

So I am employed in the automotive industry and I walk by thousands of dollars of CNC products daily that are no use to me due to being a Technologist and not a machinist. So therefore with some research I found openbuilds and their great selection of products to build my own CNC. This CNC will consist of 4 axis one removable 360 degree axis for turning alongside a x axis table Y axis stationary gantry and a Z axis attracted to the Y axis linear actuator.

Build Author
Nicademus
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8732
CNC/3DPrint/Laser/Mill (formerly CNC-inator3000)

Ultimately - the design is based on the highly successful Ultimaker concept, for which a regular size costs in the thousands, and one of this size would be edging into the 10's of thousands. Expected Build cost - <$800 It is a X/Y Cartesian printer with Raising/Lowering Z axis (Hotbed.) - Overall size is 610mm x 610mm x 750mm - with build volume of around 450mmx450mmx450mm - and will also have the ability to change work tools - such as for CNC Routing, Lazer etching, 3d Scanning, etc.

Build Author
TurfnSurf
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6550
DIY C-Beam CNC

Theoretical Working Area: 360x360x75mm Actual Working Area: 300x300x75mm Will Update Later
Big CNC plasma cutter

more later
Workbee 1000x1000 mm screw driven Full Kit From Ooznest

A short summary of my Workbee CNC Build. I try to update it where I can

Build Author
Kevr102
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5147
Ooznest Ox CNC 1000 x 750

A few mods on my Ooznest supplied Ox cnc Encountered a few minor issues along the way but now all sorted.
Minimill with slight modifications and v-slot table

This is a slightly-modified OpenBuilds minimill with some more Y travel and a v-slot table.
Large format plasma ox

I will update this as I go, cad files upon request. My x beam is basically a belt driven r7

Build Author
JerwanDavis
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5468
Coined by my family as the: Davomatic

Build Notes: Here are all the parts necessary to re-produce this design. Please note, all of the parts are either sourced through openbuilds or have been selected and printed from thingiverse.
Portable Sphinx 1050

Sphinx 1050 kit mounted to a Husky 46" x 24.5" mobile workbench.
Brice's CNC Router Build

I'm building a CNC router for a long time. Here's the result on this long journee. I tried to do my best with the basic tools I have. Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions.

Build Author
James Evanko
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3492
Sherline C-Beam with Offline Controller and MPG

This is a C-Beam based router with V-rails used for the bed, a Sherline spindle with Jacobs chuck, closed loop stepper motors on every axis and an offline 4-axis CNC controller. A U-channel was created to guide the drag chain on the X-axis.
Phil's Workbee

Wanted a nice project to work and learn on... now have a big CNC to play with A 1500x1000mm Workbee

Build Author
Bikes and Beer
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4237
The Forever Project

Workbee 1010 Lead Screw with water cooled spindle and enclosure
"Stung by the Bee" OB Workbee 1010 Build

This will be a build Log for my Open Builds Workbee 1010 Build. I will keep a full descriptive log of the build and make any notes in the hope that it will help other builders that decide they would like to build this machine.

Build Author
Jacob Lotter
Views
4979
CNC ESS Controls System

My Controls box to run my Workbee 1510 That was retrofitted with Lead Screws as well as Lineal Bearings. The stock electrical configuration was not enough, so here are the Measures that I took to not only make this machine Run again, but to have fun with it, and make this system be able to run any CNC I run in the future with the installed microcontroller.
Photogrammetry 3d Scanner

A mid-sized version of a Photogrammetry 3D Scanner.

Build Author
Project Hopeless
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13664
Plywood Built CNC Router

This is my first build attempt, a large form (4x4ft.) 3 axis 4-motor CNC router table, . The build components are Baltic birch plywood, stepper motors, SBR linear bearings, and ball screws, LinuxCNC, Mesa controller.
Openbuilds CubeBot 3D Printer

Cartesian type 3d printer build

Build Author
mathom713
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9121
27" by 40" CNC

DIY design and build of a roughing 2' by 3.5' CNC router

Build Author
Martin.Barfoed
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5993
40x40 V-Slot Rod Type Linear Actuator

A Rod-type Linear Actuator based on the 40x40 V-slot profile
Based on 608 tube Plasma Cutter

Simple steel tube design Plasma water table
1515 Deluxe

Build features include a double c-beam gantry (bonded & mechanically fastened), linear x rails, custom gantry end plates, a custom linear rail & ballscrew Z axis, and custom lead screw tensioning plates. The primary goal was to remove twist from the 1500mm gantry & stiffen the Z axis.

Build Author
txcomp
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6262
WorkBee 1010 "Get Rid of the Slop" Build

My goals for this build were to eliminate slop and flex while also allowing easy serviceability.

Build Author
shanehooper
Views
14232
SolidCore CoreXY 3D Printer

Modular and Scalable CoreXY Printer with all metal parts.

Build Author
Troy Joachim
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17009
Prusa i3 Bear IDEX

Remix of the Prusa i3 Bear with added IDEX
CNC China Router Conversion to Open Builds System

China Router frame with linear bolts, Nema23 and the icing on the cake “open build parts“

Build Author
Yanou Fishel
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10225
Beefed up Minimill

A beefed up minimill, ready to gnaw on some aluminum! HG15 linear rails, a thick heavy column, bellows and easy fixturing and tramming.
Pro Light 1000 CNC Machining Center Rebuild

Replacing the Pro Light control box with a Open Builds BlackBox.

Build Author
Quentin Karmark
Views
7788
Laguna Swift 4X4 CNC mill retrofitted with OpenBuilds

Used Laguna Swift 4X4 CNC mill with Water-cooled Spindle and RichAuto serial pendant retrofitted with OpenBuilds/Blackbox/Interface
Horizontal Cantilever or Vertical Diode Laser Engraver

Light weight portable Laser Engraver (6.5lbs - 12lbs)
Custom 40W Laser Cutter

So this is my custom 40W build. I wanted to make another laser similar to the one I built but a lot smaller and an all in one system so that if I ever decide to do a farmers market or something similar, I wanted to be able to put the laser on the back of the car and drive to whatever location. I think it's going to work. It will be see-through with lights and screens eveywhere. The lights alone should attract people like flies. That's the plan anyway.
My C-Beam build and modifications

Modified C-Beam which I plan to add a laser module and eventually convert to C-Beam XL size.
Dash X Direct, Cross-Beam 3d Printer

This is the next version of Dash, now operating much closer to its potential. Please message me if you need anything, such as Simplify3D settings, material information, design intent etc. Since the Pack-and-Go zip file is fairly large (120mB), here is a link where it can be downloaded: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3ygyo_tTrB4UYIV62_wtCSCbWuE3krT/view?usp=sharing Note: I use Solidworks 2022, acquired through their Solidworks for Makers program (check it out!). A super deal at $100/yr

Build Author
Shaun Weitzel
Views
6145
OpenBuilds Lead 1515

First build of a Lead 1515!
2 Axis Lathe cutter

Rubber company use as a lathe cutter for accurate cuts compared to hand cutting.
Sphinx 66

A Sphinx Linear rail build (600mm x 600mm) hence the title Sphinx66. Plates supplied by Chris Laidlaw. Linear rails used MGN15

Build Author
cnc-trucker
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2150
Arduino Mega to EMC2 (LinuxCNC) Plasma Table Conversion

This is a story about a guy who started with a $25 set of plans, and through 4 iterations/ rebuilds, ended up with a professional quality CNC plasma table capable of cutting anything steel up to 2 inches thick.

Build Author
The Dude
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20659
Optical Limit + Home Switches

Optical home and limit switches for cnc, 3D printers, laser cutters, etc.
OpenBuilds OX 48x48 Aluminum

Variant on the OpenBuilds OX CNC Router, enlarged with 1500mm length beams for a cutting area of 48" x 48". Based on the original model, the larger of the two, with the addition of a third 20x60 beam on the gantry for strength. Estimated cost is around $1100, minus the router.
3000x1500 CNC

Here is my Project A CNC 3000 mm by 1500 mm, with a 2.2kW spindle collet ER25 and 4 stepper motor nema 23 425oz-in. The purpose being to have a large work surface for a minimum cost.
Versabot - All metal 3D printer

An all metal construction cartesian style 3D printer with a very rigid frame that has the flexibility to function as a desktop milling station or laser cutter with appropriate user designed attachments. Design is scaleable to suit any size requirement. All axis are leadscrew driven. V-Slot and Mini V-wheels have been utilised for the linear rails.
The Buffalo

OX 1500 x 1000 mm

Build Author
Mohsen Abbasi
Views
7697
Portable Foam Cutter

A portable foam cutter to make your forms everyware using a LiPo Battery.
CNC Hotwire Foam Cutter

Here is my first ever CNC build. A CNC Hotwire Foam Cutter. I will update about achievements. I would love to read from you guys - advices, ideas. Especially regarding the electronics. I feel confident with the hardware part which I can't say about the electronics part.
Guitar shop CNC

Great bit of kit time will tell if it is up to the job

Build Author
rusirius
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16162
MultiBOT LRP

A CNC platform designed with swapable heads to do laser engraving/etching/cutting, routing and milling, as well as 3D printing.

Build Author
Mark Carew
Views
18497
V-Slot Modular Sit/Stand Desk

In this build we put together an awesome modular stand-up or sit down desk that is perfect of any home or office.

Build Author
M^3
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17054
M Cubed 3 Axis Bluetooth CNC Controller

Low cost, Bluetooth enabled, 3 axis CNC controller. GRBL 0.9 compatible.

Build Author
Kermareg
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16786
MOX CNC

[EN] Build of my Multiple OX CNC. It's goal is to run in 2 differents modes : router and 3D printer modes. The router mode will allows the use of a laser diode or a standard spindle. [FR] Construction d'une CNC basée sur l'OX pour des usages multiples. Deux modes principaux sont prévus : l'impression 3D et l'usinage via une defonceuses. Le mode usinage permettra à l'avenir de placerune tête laser pour effectuer quelques gravures simples. Une version française : http://kermareg.be/?page_id=103

Build Author
Steve hope
Views
18300
8x4 CNC build

Routy cnc upgrade.

Build Author
brw_racing
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15310
3d printed 2.5' X 2.5' cnc plasma cutting machine

Improvements to a cnc plasma cutter i designed a while back. Not that it really needs it to work but i think it could be an improvement.
Longhorn OX (Under Construction and In Progress)

I ran across the OX and knew it was the one I wanted to build. Some of the things I wanted to include was make it bigger and a little more solid than what the original plans called for. So here is where I am at so far. It will have a cutting area of 48" x 48". The waste board support frame will have more support rails. The Y axis will have (3) 20mm x 60mm rails instead of the original (2) that is called for. 1/4" aluminum OX plates. And a few more odds and ends.
The Hoss

The purpose of this build is to create a simple, strong modular build that is rugged enough to cut out some of the softer metals along with wood and plastics. Using basic parts like the universal plates, t-nuts and v- wheels coupled with the strength of C-Beam I am sure this will deliever the desired results!!
CoreXY Tower

CoreXY Table with Symmetric Lead Screw Z axis, Build volume: 293mm x 290.75mm x 223.83mm
C-BEAM 1K

The new C-Beam kit expanded to 1000mm . extra support built in for the extents of the travel.

Build Author
motopreserve
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8592
Persnickety Plate Maker

My very first attempt at a CNC build. Based on the OpenBuilds C-Beam Machine, small tweaks will be made to tailor it for my goals: machining G10, aluminum & some carbon fiber for use with multirotor and motorcycle parts. I am looking forward to the day when I am comfortable enough to bring the ideas in my head to the tip of the end mill in a smooth fashion...
OX TWO in ONE

What I'm doing is pretty self explanatory. I've put a few pictures up
1200 x 2700 CNC based on OX

Preliminary design for cnc based on OX for cutting wood sheet products (ply, MDF etc.) for a sheet size of 1200mm x 2700mm
GrOX (OX based router)

1000mm x 1500mm OX router using Openbuilds parts and plates by Chris Laidlaw

Build Author
Laurence Carroll
Views
10530
C-Beam Double X

Per the special notes its a variant of the C-Beam, Machine.... I have noticed that alot of people build a CNC router to cut parts for other larger CNC machines.. eg Delta Printers etc....plus this will enable me to cut parts for model RC plans UAV's etc...
Beaver's OX 1500

OX 1500mm x 1500mm w/1.5Kw Water Cooled Spindle & VFD ran by a Gecko G540 & Mach3

Build Author
Jesse Jenkins
Views
9039
Hedron's build with Ooznest kit and Xylotex motors

A 3-axis flying gantry (4'x4') mechanical kit is assembled. A 3D printer is used to make cable chain for tidy and cheap wire management. A BeagleBone Black development platform with Machinekit software (LinuxCNC) is configured to control a Xylotex motor driver box connected to an Openbuilds Ox direct-drive pulley and belt motion system. A vacuum dust-collection system is designed, CNC-routed and installed. A steel table is made to mount the table onto.

Build Author
Sam Dobbie
Views
7185
the STD

A fully aluminium printer made from off the shelf components, no printed parts.

Build Author
Neptunes Guitars
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7880
Neptunes Ox

First build of CNC OX for the purpose of using it for Guitar building to take a lot of the muscle work out so I can concentrate on the finer details.
Tower Printer

Tower Printer H-Belt type printer Prototype

Build Author
UltiBots
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13151
Metal MagBall Carriage

UltiBots LLC designs and packages DeltaBot 3D printers using quality components. Our kits are V-Slot based. Print results are impressive. The Metal MagBall Carriage was designed to be ridged, compact, and simple.
Textile machine bearing structures CNC engraving machine

With the textile machine bearing feel better strength, better durability 用纺织机轴承感觉强度要好一些,耐用性更好
MakerSL MSL-6 DLP 3D Printer

This will be a DLP 3D Printer designed around an Openbuilds Frame and rail system. It will be a collaborated effort between myself and Ben Smith. We will be building two prototypes.

Build Author
cbordeleau
Views
12392
OpenBuilds C-Beam Double Slider

This slider uses an 500mm OpenBuilds C-beam and the design is such that the effective length of the slider is slightly less then twice the length of the C-Beam. It can be used both motorized or not.
laser add-on for C-Beam machine

3.8 W laser add-on for C-Beam machine. Can easily be swapped with the router.
C-Beam Big Mouth

My first build was with the basic C-Beam Build. I soon found the z clearance a little constricting So I added 2 500 mm actuators to support the x axis rail . I also left off the front and back y axis support rails for easy cleaning. I mounted the base of the machine to 1/2" mdf with 10/32 screws and blind nuts.
4-axis C-Beam Hot Wire Wing cutter

4-axis CNC Hot wire foam wing cutter
C-Beam based modular Resin Printer

The build is based on a 500mm C-Beam and the SeeMeCNC FlexVat. The C-Beam is both the linear motion and a structural element of the design. The frame that holds the 45 degree first surface mirror and the build vat can slide up and down the C-Beam to accommodate projectors with lenses at different elevations.
CO2 laser

http://www.buildlog.net/sm_laser/drawings.html using this as a baseline.... Going to try and use all or most off the shelf parts.
MY NEW CNC

This build is not based on the ox, but got my ideas and inspiration from my first build,
MOJO 3D

Fast, Large build area, CoreXY design

Build Author
Maxime Favre
Views
8960
SmoothiebrainZ CBeam Machine

Modded Plate maker with: Smoothiebrainz board and DQ542MA SN04 Endstops Modded Z axis Aluminium build plate and renforced Y axis Dust shoe
Another 3D Printer using OpenBuilds Hardware only

A light 3D printer made of OpenBuilds hardware only
Linear Rail for Dobot Magician

This is a simpel build of a Linear rail for the Dobot Magician.
Live D-bot build at MRRF 2017 (Mar 25-26)

I will be attending the 2017 Midwest RepRap Festival (MRRF) with a small team of printer enthusiasts with a goal to fully assemble a Core-XY D-bot onsite during the event. This is our first attempt at building a D-bot and we will be learning things as we go. Our hope is to have the entire machine assembled, wired, and functional (at least to the setup and testing phase) before the end of the show. Please attend and watch us in person or visit our feed channel during/after the event.
OX CNC Router

Ca fait 2 ans que je rêve d'une Fraiseuse CNC. Ni trop grande ni trop petite, sans avoir le budget pour en acheter une toute faite. Je suis artisan menuisier ébéniste et j'ai finalement décidé de la construire. Le projet OX m'a séduit, alors je me lance.
Mini D-Bot

A smaller version of a standard D-bot. Smaller to fit better in my workable area and to fit my vision for the printer.
V-Slot Linear Actuator Bundle

v-slot linear actuator build.
The Budget Build

An affordable large CNC machine, that so far has been easy to assemble
CNC Planning

Reusing parts to build a CNC - planning stage
Codename: Gargoyle

A stout 3D printer build with the hopes of being able to serve as a light mill (PCB) and laser engraver
BD's C-Beam Machine CNC Router (WIP)

CNC router table based on OpenBuilds C-Beam Machine bundle.
X Axis Upgrade for AM8 (ANET All Metal)

My goal is to upgrade the acrylic ANET A8 to all metal.
C beam machine (with larger T-slot platform)

Larger, more rigid build plate C beam machine
Router Box

This box is made from tough aluminum with plastic boards, helps hold WiFi Routers, Modems, or/ Ethernet Switches! The aluminum can resist the heat produced by these electronics, and the weight of the electronics, also being light itself. This box is the thing you need to hold your electronic devices!

Build Author
Lindsey Lewis
Views
7309
CNC Mini Mill Build

CNC Mini Mill build with some mods after following standard build on Youtube video.

Build Author
George Motichka
Views
3380
Transformer

I wanted a machine that could easily switch between 3D Printing and Laser Engraving

Build Author
Andre Cooke
Views
16462
CNC Greenland Paddle Carver build

CNC mill for carving / milling Greenland Paddles
Hybrid shapeoko Xcarve cnc router

My scratch build using shapeoko, xcarve, and custom parts.

Build Author
ShockingTops
Views
3950
Opening into doors

Construction of a CNC table for a specific project that could cut an area larger than a door (>8'x4'). Much thought went into how to avoid the weight of the gantry bending the (long) Y axis, whilst still keeping down the complexity and cost.
