Four Axis Rotary Machine (FARM) OX. Equipped with a X,Z,A & C Axis.

A Rotary Axis CNC router based on the OX CNC Router

My on going build of CNC Mini Lathe

This is a lathe. I do not plan on making parts for NASA, but I want to be able to turn, face and bore things like wood, brass, aluminum and plastics.

I'm building a machine specifically for doing 4th axis work on woodwind instruments.

I have been toying with the idea of making a 3 axis rotary CNC machine for awhile. I wanted to make it with off the shelf OpenBuilds parts so any one can replicate it and I felt the LEAD High Z Mod would be a good starting point.

What I'm doing is pretty self explanatory. I've put a few pictures up

I've used the good work of Openbuilds & expanded it to suit.

A 1000x1500mm QueenBee Pro with a 4th Axis Rotary attachment/Lathe Bed.

A simple wood turning lathe.

This build is specific to a furniture design I am trying to bring to market. My first attempt to build a machine. I have looked at other build submissions to help me figure out where I would like to start. The workable volume should 36" W x 6" D x 6" T. The goal is to become more comfortable with the electronics side of machines I enjoy using and also lower the cost of my product by reducing man hours in the manufacturing process. Yay!

I really like the 4th axis I purchased a few years back, but when I went looking for it again the suppliers who once carried it no longer do. Anyone know who makes it? Center hole receives collets. I own a ShopSmith so I am using a 5/8th rod and can mount it's chucks onto this machine. Also I like the use of the skateboard wheels, they are adjustable and one could use more sets over a longer axis. The Sherline z-axis is not my first choice, I just had a spare.

So, not much here, as I'm still building, but I'm putting in the work.

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