Build List
Learning how to build

I made a 5x10 foot cnc out of the parts I bought on this site. It's been upgraded and tinkered with ever since. The end goal is to learn enough to learn to build a large 10x10 foot 3d printer.

Build Author
Leboeuf
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4750
Cartesian 3d printer

This is the build of a cartesian 3d printer made of an old Anet and Geeeteck, some 2020 alu profil and linear rail. Powered by a Rumba with a Nextion screen. It should be modular and accept dual Extrusion and laser engraving.

Build Author
Yosmany325
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2248
OrionPlus

Cartesian style CNC with a working area of around 360mm x 360mm x 120 mm (X, Y, Z) using Linear rails and ball screws. The linear rails are (Hiwin?) HGR 20mm x 520mm and the ball screws are SFU1204 (12mm lead 4mm) of around +/- 430 mm. The base structure is made from rectangular aluminum profiles of 70mm x 45mm x 3mm (thickness of walls).

Build Author
Damian V-SLOT Poland
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15719
DIY Slab Flattening Mill

V-SLOT profiles and OpenBuilds accessories give us many possibilities. We decided to build a manual ROUTER SLED using only components of the OpenBuilds system. The design is simple to build, construction takes little time, and the frame is easy to transport.

Build Author
StrictlyScale
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9755
Lead1010 Build with Enclosure

First time CNC builder puts together a Lead1010 machine.

Build Author
Srđan Marković
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3864
Second machine

Machine with 12,5Nm closed loop steppers or servo steppers

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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16257
C-Beam® Tension XL Linear Actuator

Bringing your lead screw precision and accuracy to new lengths using a simplistic tension system!

Build Author
Crazzy French Dude
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5095
PeeNaPle_V1.4b

PeeNaPle_V1.4b is a BoB controller board for 3D Printers, CnC and cartesian machine, using the latest Teensy_4.1
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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10887
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.
Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit
KRE CO2 2x4 Laser

Large Format CO2 Laser Cutter
Another C-Beam machine

This is basically a Sphinx variant with few changes of my own...hope it'll work.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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32981
OpenBuilds Enclosure Series

Easy to build series of enclosures for all your CNC needs!
3D Printer 051

Functional real-world 3D printer build with RM2-2RS bearings in routed V grooves on phenolic resin rails (lab countertop scraps) and NSK 25mm linear rails/trucks.
CNC Plasma Table 006

Inexpensive plasma table. Accurate, fast, and low maintenance.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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26038
OpenBuilds Table Series

The OpenBuilds Table Series offers a modular table structure that grows with your needs.

Build Author
Colin Russon
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3770
TITAN GAMBIT

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

Build Author
Jose Alezandre
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2059
Mighty Chihuahua

The idea was to use materials from previuos failed projects into a succesful one. I have build this tiny but powerfull CNC machine mainly using the universal gantry plates for the X and Y axis. Also another innovative part is the fact that I assembled the Z gantry with 2 aluminum sections of 20X40 and one aluminum seccion of the 20X20. I used NEMA 17 stepper motors with GT2 pulleys. This was designed on Fusion360
AcoustoPlot3D

The Sphinx has all the components I need, except it will need a taller vertical lead screw, the same length as the horizontal ones. It will also need legs. So I need to start with the Sphinx parts list, then make a few changes.
Phlat Printer 3 meets Open Builds

I will go over the attachments for the PP3 Z axis. soon. Before any thing else .You need to know the first PP3 ,used SKP 7 and Mach 3. Later on they used CNC USB.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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11225
Swing Arm

Simple Swing Arm Build for the Modular Table Series. Create a simple vacuum swing arm that swings over your machine keeping your vacuum hose and router cord, etc. up and out of the way
750x750 Plasma cutter table

It startet in May with some leftovers from a cnc router build. Now in the middle of December its 99% finish. Everything is lowcost, spend about 1600$ so far.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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4505
Interface magnetic mount

A simple build that helps you to mount the OpenBuilds Interface to the front of your machine.
Retractable WorkBee1510 with Marlin+MarlinPanel high level build

WorkBee1510 with retractable space saving stand and customize build Marlin firmware and MarlinPanel (GCode Sender/UI)
Rotary axis for Workbee

Adding a rotary axis to the Workbee 1010. Including height modifications to the Workbee.

Build Author
Frank Gore
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9515
Kossel Extreme

A custom Delta printer for large projects with any filament that still retains speed and accuracy, all within a 15 amp/110VAC power budget. Based on Johann's Mini Kossel design.
MOVABLE ART TO SCREEN WALL-MOUNTED TV

This project produced a movable framed canvas to cover a wall-mounted flat-screen TV when not being viewed, which at the touch of of a switch moves down below the TV and sound bar. The same switch is used afterwards to return the artwork up to cover the TV again. Photo shows mechanism without the canvas frame. See other photos.
CupriForge

This build will use 1/2 inch copper water pipe as the primary material for all structural parts. As of now my intent is a cartesian design drawing from a few popular printers. I'm going to use the least amount of printed parts as possible and locally source as much as I can. I have built an EMT-conduit core-xy printer in the past and while it worked out fine, I feel copper is easier to work, manufactured with more precision, still reasonably inexpensive and will look super cool!
The dwarf

This is a build for those of us that want to work fairly large but are in a tight space and budget

Build Author
Sergei Starovoitov
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5002
Motorized mic stand

This system allows you to adjust the position of the microphone remotely
Bessy 4x4

I found this to be a very fun exercise in building Bessy and will continue to improve her in the future.

Build Author
2SIsurf
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6292
Hotwire cnc Surfboards

Xl 2 axis foam cutter Eps Surfboard blanks Simple open concept but high production machine. Shape 3d case with open builds controller
K-Cup Sealer

This is a K-Cup sealer i constructed does a fine job
GIGAWATT 2.1 LASER CUTTER

Progetto di un laser CO2 da 50w Autocostruito, con scheda di controllo MKS Sbase v.1.3 Firmware Smoothieware versione CNC Struttura realizzata con profili T-slot 20x20 e 20x40
first CNC build

It start out to be an upgrade of a CNC 3018-PRO but ended up being a full build
DRO

Belt drive linear scale for Mill and Lathe
HYDRA multi tool CNC , based on ACRO

modifying ACRO
1.3m x 1.3m RF laser cutter

RF 100w laser cutter build, aluminium extrusion
Laser engraver

CNC laser with GRBL firmware on board
Custom push cart for CNC machines

I’m custom building a push table / cart for my cnc machines mostly out things I already had in my garage. Using a gray push utility cart as the main body and building around that.

Build Author
CNCGear
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10165
The BlackBee CNC

Ball screw drive, linear rail CNC Kit

Build Author
RSch
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4560
Scroll-saw Spiral Cutter

Attached to a scroll saw you can cut nested wooden spirals with this jig. Make two, three, four ... interlocking spirals that unwind/unscrew. Fascinating toys or art objects!

Build Author
Genetoys
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3137
Oven Dog

Building a printer that can fit inside and operate at ~200 C oven temperatures

Build Author
Jacob Christiansen
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6762
ACRO 1010 with custom Z axis

This is my build for an ACRO system with a custom z-axis for changing z height for focusing or for adjusting depth when making multiple passes when cutting.
Workbee with less irritations

My workbee build with some add ons
Pro Light 1000 CNC Machining Center Rebuild

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

Build Author
ckgottabuild
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3978
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
Homemade CNC Router (Under $400)

So Instead of buying a CNC Router which can cost thousands of dollars I ventured on the quest to design and build my own. I have multiple parts to this series. Hopefully all of my information I share helps!
(Smaug) 100w 1500x1000mm CNC Laser

Laser CNC made with mostly Openbuilds and amazon sourced components. Lots of 3d printed components as well. The main purpose is to cut EVA foam.
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!
Black gear 1500X3000

My cnc update and rebuild.

Build Author
Quentin Karmark
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8681
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
First CNC Router

My very first CNC Router build. It's completely scratch built.
Corexy laser

I have tested my Opt Lasers laser module on a "open" frame for some time. Decided that I want to test a corexy setup and combine it with a boxed/enclosed design - my goal is to get high precision + a safe setup with protection from the laser light + a fan to extract the smoke/exhaust..
big_recnc v2.0

cnc made with a 6mm metal body .
The Beast

1000mm x 1000mm linear rails, double gantry, build in Process... more to come
Gauss Probe Machine

Standard build with high Z using a Gauss probe instead of a router.
An other Ox Metal Build AZ

Had left over parts from cnc plasma build.
DIY Vacuum Hold Down table

A simple vacuum hold down/clamp set up using a 6hp canister vacuum.
Fastmill CNC

Very cheap CNC made from laser fired and bent parts.
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
ME - Laser CNC

Build of a small laser engraver using V-slot profiles and 3d printed parts

Build Author
Steve Hall
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4018
Cartesian Style Build UK

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

A cabinet to keep a constant temperature for pizza or bread mother dough to grow.

Build Author
Johnny Reich
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1813
ProLight 1000 Mill Retrofit

Update a 20-year old bench top milling machine with OpenBuild Ecosystem electronics.
Lead 1510

Customised Lead 1010 making it a 1510. T-Track work area with dual Y limit switches for auto-squaring. Powered by xPro v5 & CNC.js
ME-Mini 3D Printer

Prusa mini inspired 3d printer
Remote Toiler Flusher!

This project provides an easy method for my granddaughter to use the facilities in the smallest room of the house! The toilet cistern is located in the garage and was originally manually activated by a pushbutton connected via a cable. The location of the pushbutton - combined with the stiffness of the mechanism made it tricky for her to use. This project provides a solution to the problem.
Home made CNC Plasma Cutter

Not completed yet but it does work, I will be changing small things as I finish the build and I have learned a lot from this build I am looking forward to finishing this one and Building another maybe larger table.
GHOST Case by Copper Pour

GHOST Case build for the OpenBuilds Black Box Motion Control System
SolidCore CoreXY

All metal CoreXY 3D Printer Design with triple z, kinematic bed, and scalable corexy mechanism.
K40 upgrades

Cheap chinese K40 laser upgrades, including 60x30cm working area, MKS or SKR controllerboard (smoothieware or marlin, not yet decided.) Light, psu and a bit more :)
Simpl3rBot

A framing design for cantilever style printers
KillerBee 1515 customized

Killerbee 1515 with modifications.
OB Lead 1515 CNC Router 2021

Building the OB Lead 1515 was straight forward. The on-line OpenBuilds assembly videos were extremely clear and easy to follow. Initial build of this machine is with OpenBuilds BlackBox which simplified getting the electronics to work the first time. OpenBuilds staff are friendly and helpful.
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.
Weeding Delta

A Delta robot for weeding crops using AI and ROS2
ME - Cloner 3d printer

I decided to start designing this printer, this will be my solution for a more rugged printer that you can use as workhorses...

Build Author
Gary Caruso
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2800
OpenPull From CNC Kitchen.. attempt

This project is a Pull tester for material testing or structural testing with stress (force) data logging, I don't have plans for strain logging but that might be down the road.

Build Author
Ahmed Ibrahim
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9290
Cairo Mini 3d-Printer

We are introducing the Cairo Mini 3d-printer! It’s a DIY fully Open-source Reproducible 20x20cm 3d-printer. The original goal of the Cairo Mini 3d-printer is to create a low-cost 3d-printer below 220$(3500 LE). That anyone can build with ease.
7 Axis Camera Slider with Telescoping Vertical Lift

A six axis camera slider with a 7th LIFT axis added!
New Workbee Z Axis

Hopefully an upgrade of the Z axis of the Workbee.
M10CUBE PICO CNC. A Universal Controller

An attempt is to be a Unified Modular Controller based on M10CUBE platform. For GRBLHAL and MARLINHAL applications. HAL porting is under way 1 - WIZnet Pico Clone W5100S-EVB-Pico 2 v- 6 X StepStick. Not sure about the sixth driver, (Pico pins limitation) . External connectors for larger drivers 3 - Opto - isolated spindle PWM. 4 - HMI 5 - I/O on diferent modules and Ethernet 10MBPS communication. Patches will be written to GRBLHAL for Ethernet I/Os (Interrupted).

Build Author
Shaun Weitzel
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6810
OpenBuilds Lead 1515

First build of a Lead 1515!
C-beam charmer

Double C-beam Y axis 500mm., Double 2080 X axis 600mm. , C-beam Z axis 250mm, TB-6600 drivers, MKS-DLC32v2 GRBL w/wi-fi and blue tooth
Travel Printer

Build using standard parts as much as possible, Open Builds etc. To keep printer usable for more materials will be trying a heated bed with rotary elec union for the thermistor and power.
3D printer for printing Clay/Paste

I designed this 3D printer from scratch for my mechanical engineering capstone project. It's made for printing clay but should be able to print any paste material. The clay extruder system could be easily modified to work with almost any 3D printer. The printer is approximately the same size as an Ender 3.
2 Axis Lathe cutter

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

Build Author
tarekhassan2030
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5035
Home build from A to Z

I made this from A to Z at home by myself with reading and watching tones of videos. 50 cm X 50 cm but I get 40cm x 35 cm as a real workread
1010 with linear rails

Has a 700 by 700 cutting area and is very stable

Build Author
Jason Moore
Views
12619
Lead1500 Plasma Table w/THC

lead machine plasma table with Black Box, and Torch Height Control
THE BIG GREEN MACHINE

1500*1500*1900 (xyz) Biocomposite Pellet 3D printer

Build Author
Jasont
Views
3883
MY first CNC build

my first cnc build using the lead 1010 to build bigger and better!!
Y table for LEAD Lathe - essentially a High Z Cbeam XL

I built the lathe as a dedicated rotary axis, but I soon realized I could have a back up CNC for very little expense.
Dedicated Rotary Laser Made from Scrap and Spares

A clone of https://openbuilds.com/builds/dedicated-compact-rotary-axis-laser-engraver.10204/
Budget friendly starter build

DIY CO2 laser build. Budget friendly, 2020 T/V-slot profiles and scalability.
Fixed Gantry Easy Assembly

Fixed Gantry CNC with good accuracy and rigidity but for a higher price than the usual CNC's on the site.

Build Author
Ted Moyer
Views
5221
LEAD 1515 HIGH Z MOD 4KW ER20 7.5 KW VFD

OLD Lead 1010 High Z Mod converted to Newest Lead 1515 with High Z mod, slimmer cbeam motor mounts, thrust bearings etc. Extended by original table out and upgraded my 1.5kw VFD and Spindle to 4kw ER20 Spindle and 7.5kw GT VFD
