CNC ROUTER BUILDS
OX (Large) CNC

Building a Large OX CNC Open Build on a fold down table.

Build Author
Rob Withoff
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4764
Mini-Mill Enhanced

Some enhancements of the basic mini-mill
CNC design (parts named)

This design is previously posted in this area. I downloaded the file in order to customize as I needed. I found that the parts were not identified. I went through the design in an attempt to name the parts and identify them by location.
C beam xl

I would recommend this challenge to any woodworker looking for something new.
Sphinx 7575

Sphinx CNC modified to 750mm x 750mm c-beams. Parts not readily available in South Africa, so i have to make some modifications...

Build Author
Corey Corbin
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4692
Sphinx Derived Router

I Like the Sphinx design thought I would attempt my first build. I wanted to build this and use Arduino controller with GRBL to be able to learn and understand my machine.
My 2nd cnc build

My new build to upgrade from my worn out shapeoko

Build Author
Craig Hollabaugh
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4660
Hyatt and My Journey to Tonehenge

I'm conducing guitar loudspeaker cabinet fabrication technique research (material type/thickness, mechanical joints, adhesives, etc) and how these relate to cabinet/speaker coupling and enclosure resonance with respect to psycho-acoustics. Basically, does one speaker cab sound better than another and why?
Starting my build 2.8mx1.4m

Starting my cnc router, laser and plasma using aluminium 80x80
Sandy3D wall mounted 1000 mm x 1000 mm C Beam Mill

I am attempting to mount The C-Beam Machine XLarge on the wall and have it look like a piece of art and be totally functional as this will be in our livingroom.
The FOX

This will be an OX based machine which I've designed to make the best use of my materials, be as precise as the design allows and operate as quietly as possible. I live in an apartment complex so space and noise are two important factors for me. Therefore the machine needs to do as much as possible while using little space and not annoy the neighbours.

Build Author
Bikes and Beer
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4610
The Forever Project

Workbee 1010 Lead Screw with water cooled spindle and enclosure
20x24 inch Fixed Gantry Mill

I have shared many pictures of this project it is now complete I have had my first cuts on this machine and it is solid , still learning the new motion Controller. The Acorn is more like you would find on a commercial built CNC or CNC Lathe.But it does have all of the functionally one needs
Stargeezer Vertimill

Next up will be the electronics package. My parts bins are overflowing with boards so this may be the hardest decision to make of the entire build.
My first CNC - The C-Beam Basic

I am a newbie and this is my first build. After hours and hours of research I decided on the C-Beam. I will be changing one or two things but I will basically be building this as per Mark's video.
Sphinx 1050

Openbuilds 1050 Sphinx. Thank you to Mark Carew for trading me a set of plates for a spindle and PSU I was not using. Mark is a champ!
Workbee 1500x1500 belt

Workbee CNC 1500x1500 with timing belt

Build Author
Leon Style
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4546
AluVault MINIMAX

Easy build cnc router with t slot profile and nylon machined part
My CnC Router, custom DIY not open builds parts

Most of the way through the build, hopefully soon I will have it running
"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.
C-Beam on X, Y and Z Attempting to use internal channel first go around

C-Beam build using the small C-Beam gantry plates only.
MY NEW CNC

This build is not based on the ox, but got my ideas and inspiration from my first build,
CNC Router Overhaul

This will be a complete overhaul of this router with some cool modifications.
My Openbuilds Journey

I've learned a lot from building this machine, and had and will continue to enjoy using it. Let The CHIPS FLY!
WorkBee 1510 - First CNC Build

This build will go through the construction of a WorkBee 1510 kit from the OpenBuilds Part Store, all mechanical and electrical components were purchased from the store in late October 2018.
"Hirata scrap find" CNC

First CNC and first attempt at building one also, so yeah... good luck to me!
1075 Sphinx

My first attempt at building a CNC. I chose the Sphinx due to ease of build and extensive documentation provided by Kyo.
Heavy Metal

CNC Mill built for cutting metal.
20x60 to Dewalt 611 Mount (a.k.a the Rook)

Dewalt 611 Router mount for mounting onto 20x60 v-slot

Build Author
jz321
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4349
OTiS 500mm

OTiS (Off The Shelf) is 500mm cartesian CNC that can be built with all off the shelf parts from OpenBuildsStore. It features C-Beam actuators and a V-Slot frame.
Sphinx 1000 x 500

Building a Sphinx based CNC based on Kyo's plans. Going with a 1000 x 500 table size.

Build Author
islahcnc
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4347
islahcnc&design

I will post soon some more details.
Rise of the Sphoenix

I am building a Sphinx 55 from the bones of my old C-Beam machine. Rising from the ashes so to speak.
Cheap linear rail set up for z-axis

A easy to do cheap upgrade for the z axis

Build Author
Dave Pyatt
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4332
DaveP's Homemade CNC Project

Somewhere along the line sometime around February 2017 I got the bug in my head that I needed to build a CNC router. This is where I am today...

Build Author
ShockingTops
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4298
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.

Build Author
KronBjorn
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4294
WorkBee Lead 1010, Reduced Footprint, Nema17

This is a WorkBee 1000x1000mm with lead screws and Nema17's. It has a reduced footprint, with the geared Nema's inside the frame.

Build Author
Denis Lapratte
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4292
All metal Ox hybrid CNC Router Table

This is my second CNC build, but the first one that I design from the ground up. The base is all metal because I want to add Plasma facility later on. I used the Ox model for the gantry plates and made a few changes to adapt to my design. Since I wanted to use parts from my first CNC to save as much as possible, I kept the 5/8 Hi-Lead Screw I had from Roton for the Y and Z axis. I will also add a downdraft table to keep all parts tight on the table for cutting.

Build Author
Limine3D
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4292
Shapeoko 1 upgrades

Replaced the original Z-axis for a shapeoko with a c-beam upgrade. This upgrade required a nema 17 mount and a quiet spindle mount I printed with a 3D printer.
Small Desktop CNC Router/Mill

I designed and made this from scratch. The frame is welded steel filled with sand, and most of the other parts are aluminium. It's controlled with a DIY ESP32 controller running GRBL_ESP32
My Lead 1010

This is a fully loaded Lead 1010 and located in a shed measuring 3 by 2.50 meters. Here i build my guiyats by hand and the help of my Openbuilds friend! Pure for hobby.
LEAD 710 with High Z mod

Overview of a 700mm x 1000mm machine based on the LEAD design and with the High Z mod from the start. Will have a parts list you can use to build yourself if you like the formfactor
CNC by MagicMarcus

CNC variation about Sphinx.

Build Author
DaleShaw
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4202
Senior Project CNC table

So for my senior project I decided to build a CNC router. I kind of need to get this done before May so we'll see what all goes down. It's going to be a 3 axis machine (for now) and will be able to handle 4x8 sheets of wood. This is my first build. It's going to be intresting..
CNC Linear Slide for DIY project

Low cost cnc linear drive for making any xyz cnc structure
OXO

an 8x4 CNC Router based on the OX
big_recnc v2.0

cnc made with a 6mm metal body .
EOX v2

Upgrading my CNC router to run on ball screws. Me and the belts where not getting along.
Slightly larger sphinx

Another C-Beam Sphinx but a little larger,

Build Author
Doug Rowley
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4141
My Workbee 1010

This is a workbee 1010 build using the mechanical parts from Open Builds. The electrical and electronic parts were from a prior build of a Root 3 CNC by Sailor Pete.
Techsoft Roland TS-30 rebuild

Replacing the Electronics and Spindle. Intending to rewire all the buttons and make it into a more modern and easy to use CNC.
75x75

Simple cnc with 5mm steel plates.
Monster-not-so-mini-mill

My Minimill hit the gym, and isn't so mini anymore
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
RV6APilot
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4071
South Carolina Workbee 1000X1000

This is about my build of a Workbee 1000X1000 being built here in Trenton, SC. My goal is to use it to help cut the new panel for my RV6A airplane.
Big-X Minimill

Minimill bundle, but with an extended X Axis

Build Author
EvanH
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4051
"Hawk" Heavy-duty dual-Z pseudo C-Beam

A compact, strong machine with very high Z clearance, yet can still mill aluminium easily.

Build Author
Steve Hall
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4013
Cartesian Style Build UK

Another Cartesian style build with parts from the UK, US & China.
Fastmill CNC

Very cheap CNC made from laser fired and bent parts.
Workbee 1010

Hey all looking forward to sharing this build, Iāve learned a lot reviewing many of these great builds.

Build Author
Suhmanda
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3993
DIY CNC SPINDLE

CNC SPINDLE FOR DIY ROUTERS AND MILLING MACHINES ITSRS-985 MOTOR HAS MUCH BEFINITS THAN ANY OTHER DC MOTOR IN MARKET
My MiniMill is just the start

This is my first build and I've been waiting to do this for a very long time.
Generic 6 Axis Controller

Generic 6 Axis (Stepper) Controller
Vertical Mill

This will be a CNC milling machine. My goal is to make this mill for the minimum cost I can while not sacrificing quality. In hope of staring an educational YouTube channel on CNC milling and 3D Printing. Along with when to use both.

Build Author
crnrstndes
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3964
C-Beam Upgrade to Larger C-Beam

My goal was to be able to enlarge my C-Beam with as many original parts as possible. I was able to recycle almost all of them with a only the two 500 mm rails left over. I used 1000 mm rails for the X Axis and I added another complete Y Axis assembly. I chose to keep it simple and I am very happy with the result!

Build Author
ckgottabuild
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3964
Lead CNC 1010 Platform and Rotating Laptop Mount

Moveable Lead CNC1010 build with handles on four corners. Everything fits on one sheet of cut out 4x8 plywood
John's Sphinx

1000mm x 750mm C-Beam Sphinx, running on Grbl
no xp cnc

This is my first cnc build, never used one before and don't know too much besides what i've read a little bit about them online. It's probably going to be about 31" y axis with hopefully around 4ft x axis, z height is still to be determined.

Build Author
Jason Harding
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3941
Mobile bed cnc machine, first build

Currently i am reworking the frame still with current available parts just going to buy material to make the y and the z axis from openbuilds. The x axis is now going to be mobile similar to a 3d printer style.
YAPCNC (Yet Another Poor's Man CNC)

Yet Another Poor's Man CNC (YAPCNC) is my first attempt to build a CNC. The idea is for the build to be as inexpensive as posible while being usable for my goals.
MiniMill - A must have machine :)

The new MiniMill from Mark and Sonny is a great little machine.

Build Author
Sigifredo Cruz Rojas
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3889
ALl included interface

I have not too much space and need a portable solution, and tired of cleaning the electronics I decide to put everything inside a box and this is the result.

Build Author
Jasont
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3864
MY first CNC build

my first cnc build using the lead 1010 to build bigger and better!!

Build Author
rob4cnc
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3861
Rock n Roll

The Rock n Roll is built on granite, is solid as a rock, and gathers no moss. This build provides a high degree of accuracy and repeatability. Built to be strong, use redundancy, and use long lever arms to average out imperfections in the equipment. Built to go fast and light. We will use a high speed spindle, large high voltage stepper motors and small cutting heads to overwhelm the forces produced at the cutting head.

Build Author
James Evanko
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3860
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.

Build Author
SrÄan MarkoviÄ
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3858
Second machine

Machine with 12,5Nm closed loop steppers or servo steppers
Black out Edition Workbee 1010

Thanks to all the Open Build elves that meticulously package and wrap all the little tiny parts and pieces. I have put in a request to get you people a raise..

Build Author
theracermark
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3825
Reviving the Origonal PhlatPrinter with BlackBox

Reworked PhlatPrinter Gen1 Adding dual nema 17s to all 3 axis Supprot for carriage to insure even dept cuts Lighting for view of cutting area
CNC China Router Conversion to Open Builds System

China Router frame with linear bolts, Nema23 and the icing on the cake āopen build partsā

Build Author
Jones
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3779
The Domino - 1.5m x 1m

DIY scratch build consisting of gas pipe, skate bearings, 12mm birch, 3/4 maple v-core ply, Nema 23's, and arduino and CNC shield with DRV8825's.
BKE Lead 1010 - First CNC Router

LEAD CNC
Kruk 0.1

This is a stool, designed in 18mm wood for a cnc router, it's easily scaleable to different wood-thicknesses, in 18mm wood it takes up 1200*1200mm. It can be assembled without screws, nails or glue and can therefore also be easily disassembled.

Build Author
Colin Russon
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3759
TITAN GAMBIT

Anti-Twist Design, larger lead screws, enhanced M8 wheel sets.
Norwegian OX

This build is based of Ooznest 's OX CNC Mechanical kit (500x750) with a few mods if all goes as planned.
Mostly Printed Cartesian CNC

This is a build that is just getting started. Not all of the parts are ordered or printed as of 5/27/2018. Hopefully in the next few weeks all parts will be printed and most parts ordered.
C-Beam XL ( 1 meter²)

A modified C-Beam Build with a few Addons
c-beam hello world

My first ever build. Straight C-beam with tinyg controller a few do-dads and some make do choices. Non-metric length lead screws to save long lead time. Jog knobs to cover the extra length and also practical. My old Bosch Colt never had it so good. Build out work remains, wire dressing, drag chain, vacuum, permanent base, etc.
Ancient Roland Table top Mill

The parts are now very reasonable.

Build Author
Chetan PM
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3654
Composer

Gantry style rigid build
Custom Ski and Snowboard CNC for a High School Woodwhop

A Custom size CNC to make custom skis and snowboards

Build Author
Rich Bowen
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3651
WannaBe CNC - First time design and build

Design Change - Version 2.0 has a smaller foot print, custom gantry supports, and front and back covers. I will use standard V-Slot for gantry supports leaving me enough travel to manufacture the customer supports with this machine when completed. then update to final build. I also plan to install the controller into the front cover and power supply into the back cover. Should be nice and tidy.
My Ooznest Workbee V2.0 build

I'm new to this whole process, so this is a build by a newbie for newbies.

Build Author
Thair.nl
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3631
Plate Maker Plus

C-Beam Plate Maker with a larger size of the work area and electronics added.
New Workbee Z Axis

Hopefully an upgrade of the Z axis of the Workbee.

Build Author
Builder+Bob
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3617
Portable C-Beam

C-Beam Plate maker for My OX!
My 1st C-Beam Router

Pretty happy with the build, had some difficulty with the software loading up the settings due to me using the wrong com.
Reworked Sepcraft 420 CK

Its alive !
Desktop CNC

Approximately 910mm x 955mm x 82mm. There is 250mm available in the Z, but the gantry is only 82mm from the bed surface.

Build Author
McAdam
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3545
Need a catchy name - enlarging CNC

The aim of this build is to have a CNC that can cut a FULL sheet of wood when I need it to, but also shrink down and cut smaller sheets the rest of the time. The prototype is based on an OX cnc but soon it will be completely custom using Openbuilds Parts
