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.

A Rotary Axis CNC router based on the OX CNC Router

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

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

My on going build of CNC Mini Lathe

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

A simple wood turning 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.