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BKE Lead 1010 - First CNC Router

LEAD CNC

Build Author
mjenkins5720
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2772
Modified LEAD machine

At the moment this build is in progress, I will be updating the files as I finish the remainder of the machine. This machine is intended to be a multipurpose CNC, but a bit bigger than a desktop unit. The machine is scalable in the X and Y axis.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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60229
High Z Mod for Lead CNC

The High Z modification for the LEAD CNC brings your creative capabilities to new heights! With 8" of clearance this modification can be adapted easily to your existing LEAD CNC Router.
cnc vreesbank 2500x30000

This cnc milling machine is 3 meters by 30 meters,

Build Author
Joe F
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8079
Rack and Pinion Cartesian Mill

This is a rework of a previous build I did on here, a mostly printed cartesian CNC. Initially intended to just be an update to that, but so many things changed including the linear motion and every single part has been modified significantly that I felt as though it deserved a whole new build.

Build Author
Neil Scott
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2983
Barcelona Build

This will be my second CNC build but this time a proper CNC not a small desktop model that I played with for a while to learn Gcode, It was great but now its time to start playing with the big boys and girls.
PhlatMDF48

Building a Phlat based CNC for MDF processing. Capacity of 48" x unlimited length.

Build Author
Darren Dickson
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4125
3D printed CNC Machine

So I thought I would make the Leon van den Beukel version three 3D printed CNC Machine, it is the third incarnation so you would expect a relatively bug-free CNC Machine with a strong foundation.

Build Author
GinoTheCop
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14363
GTC2020

A 1000 by 1000 CNC Router with linear rails and a control box.

Build Author
David Florian
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10981
Dual Extruders 3D Printer - Zidex Upgraded

How to build an Independent Dual EXtruder (IDEX) 3D printer from OpenBuilds parts.

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..
SharkBits Holder

Get organized with the SharkBits Holder!
Plasma CNC machine

The plasma CNC that I have built has a water table that measures 1350mm x 650mm. The water is flooded onto the cut area while cutting and recycled around with a pump. This is to reduce smoke, cool the metal being cut to reduce distortion and also to keep sparks to a minimum. Most of the machine has been made from aluminium , the frame and table from steel, the water table, stainless steel.
Ox cnc improvements chain driven

Just ox cnc experiment
LEAD CNC 1010 Laser Modification

Easy All-in-One Laser and Mounting Kit for your Openbuilds CNC.

Build Author
txcomp
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6598
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
SandeepsCNC
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11841
Raspberry Pi CNC Software

The main objective is to build a software which can completely run on a single board computer, Rasbperry Pi, to reduce the complete cost of building a cnc machine. The software is extensively tested and can be run on any raspberry pi 2/3 boards. With no G-Code dependency, you can do complex 3D relief carving to simple tasks with simple GUI based project development environment. Please go through the YouTube channel for more details https://youtu.be/8KOXqLpvscg
Massive Hotwire Foam Cutter

CNC Hot Wire Foam Cutter. Lathe, Turntable and 4 axis Cutter. Can cut XPS and EPS.

Build Author
Braden Masse
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3464
Microwave Filter Tuner

The Microwave Filter Tuner (MFT) combined with the University of Regina’s tuning algorithm automatically tunes microwave filters by using a custom CNC machine with a computer vision system for identifying, mapping, and tuning each filter element, providing improved consistency, flexibility, and accuracy compared to traditional methods. The MFT is low cost and is capable of tuning multiple filter configurations with minimal preparation.
WorkBee Saving Lives

Using the WorkBee to protect doctors against Corona virus.

Build Author
Tristen Poliseno
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3862
Back and forth rail mechanism

I have the whole description and all the details in the "Body" section!
Cnc Router 3000 x 1000 mm

In progress

Build Author
shanehooper
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15135
SolidCore CoreXY 3D Printer

Modular and Scalable CoreXY Printer with all metal parts.
A very affordable CNC routing

In progress CNC, (just design for the momment), I want to get some feedback about the design and the possible flexion of the aluminum profiles chosen
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
StrictlyScale
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9642
Lead1010 Build with Enclosure

First time CNC builder puts together a Lead1010 machine.

Build Author
Srđan Marković
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3860
Second machine

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

Build Author
Crazzy French Dude
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5080
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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10864
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.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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32865
OpenBuilds Enclosure Series

Easy to build series of enclosures for all your CNC needs!
CNC Plasma Table 006

Inexpensive plasma table. Accurate, fast, and low maintenance.
Retractable WorkBee1510 with Marlin+MarlinPanel high level build

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

Build Author
Frank Gore
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9501
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.
The dwarf

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

It start out to be an upgrade of a CNC 3018-PRO but ended up being a full build
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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10144
The BlackBee CNC

Ball screw drive, linear rail CNC Kit

Build Author
RSch
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4545
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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3127
Oven Dog

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

Build Author
Quentin Karmark
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8573
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
big_recnc v2.0

cnc made with a 6mm metal body .
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.
ME - Laser CNC

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

Build Author
Steve Hall
Views
4014
Cartesian Style Build UK

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

Build Author
Johnny Reich
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1807
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
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.
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.

Build Author
Gary Caruso
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2726
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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9266
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.
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
Views
6790
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
2 Axis Lathe cutter

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

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!!
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
OpenBuilds
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29102
BlackBox X32

The next level of CNC motion control solutions. Packed with advanced new features and built on the reliability of the proven BlackBox system
CNC built, work in progress, fail

2x4 cutting area, enclosed with dust collection mainly built out of wood.

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.
CNC Linear Slide for DIY project

Low cost cnc linear drive for making any xyz cnc structure
CNC Cutter Knife

CNC knife cutter with loline blades
Pneumatic cnc cutter with festo drive

CNC Glass cutter

Build Author
Suhmanda
Views
3995
DIY CNC SPINDLE

CNC SPINDLE FOR DIY ROUTERS AND MILLING MACHINES ITSRS-985 MOTOR HAS MUCH BEFINITS THAN ANY OTHER DC MOTOR IN MARKET
Heavy Metal

CNC Mill built for cutting metal.
"Hirata scrap find" CNC

First CNC and first attempt at building one also, so yeah... good luck to me!
5'x10' CNC Plasma/Mill Table

Plasma Mill CNC
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

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
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6181
ACRO System w/Laser 80W

This is my version of the OpenBuilds ACRO System CNC, a 1010 version (1000mm x 1000mm). I need this machine to build PCB prototypes within 2-days at maximum. I will try to build PCBs using drill and laser methods...

Build Author
cnc-trucker
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3004
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
David E. Flores E.
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4148
DaveWare DrawBot

Turning my prototypes into real objects, it will be required a great amount of drawings, A LOT. Therefore, against the ink costs raise price push me to think in a way to draw models, blueprints, etc. at very, VERY low cost. This is where my DrawBot was born

Build Author
Alexander_Bulgaria
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1072
CNC milling machine,lathe,gantry,fdm,clay 3d printer ALL IN ONE

That is the only cnc you will need for most of your diy projects.
Just Another CNC

I wanted to make my own unit. I enjoy building and was looking for a challenge.
Plexi Panel

Plexi Panel to use for a vfd test enclosure. The box will be wall-mounted on plywood, so the back of the box is not necessary. - The bottom of the box is not necessary because the box will be fixed on concrete on the floor. On the door, I was thinking of putting 4 brackets instead of two. We'll have two 21” doors

Build Author
robert christensen
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983
Tool holder

I saw a video of some one pouring resin in a mold,so i did a little research, i bought some resin,and some molds and magnets all from Amazon, it took me several tries and a big mess but it finally finished. The first pour i poured a small batch to make a templet,i marked all the holes that needed drilling then i marked the underside of the mold where i wanted the magnets, next was making the pcs i needed
