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Bridge Port
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8813
CNC Line Boring Machine

This is a CNC Line Boring Machine for our cabinet shop. It drills the holes every 32 mm for the adjustable shelf pins in the cabinet side pieces. I chose this option over purchasing a multi-head boring machine that requires 11 drill bits - Left & Right hand twist - that also requires a lot of strength to plunge that many drill bits into the wood to be drilled.

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Justin Butler
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8775
My Belt & Pinion Drive CNC Router

My CNC Router design and inspiration came from the Routy CNC project. I modified some of the aspects of the Routy build, but left the original XY dimensions intact. The build has been very enjoyable thus far and am nearing completion of all wiring in preparation for my first test run!

Build Author
zann68
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8680
OX CNC 4'x4'

Out with the Old in with the New. Trying to build a nice clean setup that myself and my sons can use and enjoy.

Build Author
evildean
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8649
OX-SUMO, SUMO-OX, OXSUMO?

One meter square. Short and stout.... reminds me of a Sumo Wrestler. A temporary and adjustable configuration I have devised to cut my own plates. I have kicked around ideas for about a year and the C-Beam extrusion has made this attempt to realize my ideas irresistible. This is just one step towards bigger and better things!

Build Author
Colin Russon
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8517
RoboFoamCutter

Lead screw based Foam Cutter that can easily be adapted to full belt / pinion drive and to CNC.

Build Author
Kenneth Witthuhn
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8264
Openbuilds CNC (witthuhnCNC XKLBR-1S)

Based on the popular C-beam / V-wheel design, with the largest available work area, relative to machine size. Screw driven with anti-backlash, integrated drag chains, Carbon fibre gantry plates, Openbuilds BlackBox Controller (USB), Transformer & kill switches, with internal wiring, limit switches & Nema 23 motors.

Build Author
richthorn
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8102
Aluminum Ox

I have been looking for a good solid kit to build off of for some time and when I saw the Ox buildlog I knew I had to have one. Ordered most of the pieces from Open Builds and started planning. Had a nice gentleman named Chris cut the required plates from 6061 aluminum for me (he sells them on eBay now if you're interested) and got to work.

Build Author
Joe F
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8072
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.
Desktop CNC

A desktop Cartesian CNC router
ZANTRY CNC

CNC Based on CBeam, with No custom Plates, and Z GANTRY

Build Author
Sam Dobbie
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7570
the STD

A fully aluminium printer made from off the shelf components, no printed parts.

Build Author
OffAxis
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7480
OffAxis CNC 1000x1500

Cut Area: 825 x 1340. Max Cutting depth: 2 inches. Arduino based control with Nema 23 and Nema 17 drive. 8mm leadscrew and 2GT belt drive. 400W 48V quite cut spindle.

Build Author
Wes Dwight
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7469
Modified Sphinx 55 with MGN12 linear rails

Inspired by previous Sphinx builds by Sorin (w/ MGN Rails) and Kenneth's witthuhnCNC XKLBR-1S. I wanted to create a desktop unit that kept a minimal profile and neatly contained the PS, Controller, and all wiring, making it a singular unit that could be easily transportable (as it will be doing double duty at my home and at work)

Build Author
Carl Siren
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7408
CNC-machine 650by700

A home-made CNC-machine with a 1.5 kW air cooled spindle motor suitable for milling materials such as wood, plastic and soft metals. The work table is 650 mm wide by 700 mm deep and the maximum movement is set to 560 mm for the x-axis, 480 mm for the y-axis and 105 mm for the z-axis.

Build Author
ChrisViral
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6925
OP C-Beam Machine XL by ChrisViral

Video diary C-Beam XL build with massive steppers and a 1.5kW Chinese spindle.

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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6814
The MakerSL Customized OB Minimill

This is my interpretation of the OB Minimill, what I've changed so far, and what may continue to change as my requirements change.
MakerSL MSL-21 OB Minimill Enclosure

Simple enclosure for the OB Minimill

Build Author
Hytech2k
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6796
Micro Ox 2 x 2

Micro Ox Build

Build Author
Bruce Walker
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6795
BD's Burn Box - ACRO Laser Engraver System

Two plus years in the making, I finally have a working ACRO 510 laser engraver system complete with enclosure and air filtration.

Build Author
Shaun Weitzel
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6786
OpenBuilds Lead 1515

First build of a Lead 1515!
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.
Openbuilds CubeBot 3D Printer

Cartesian type 3d printer build

Build Author
dodgenet
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6436
Budget 1500mm OpenBuilds V-Slot Deltabot Build

This 1500mm tall Delta is a work in progress. The triangle corners are water jetted from 1" 6061 Aluminum, and are welded to 1" square tubing. The 1500mm OpenBuilds 20x20 V-Slot extrusions are held into the corner brackets by two stainless steel set screws per bracket. This printer will need to be reinforced with wall brackets due to the combination of height/materials.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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6405
V-Slot Ventilator

The idea is to make a simple effective ventilator, studying the concept of using a simple push process with and actuator.

Build Author
cbordeleau
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5930
Slider Levelling Platform

3d printed V-Slot Gantry Plate leveler.

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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5888
MakerSL MSL-7 Laser Cut Tape Dispenser

An easy simple Tape Dispenser, spawned out of necessity, and shared for the fun of it...

Build Author
JerwanDavis
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5864
Coined by my family as the: Davomatic

Build Notes: Here are all the parts necessary to re-produce this design. Please note, all of the parts are either sourced through openbuilds or have been selected and printed from thingiverse.
MiniMill build

A table top OpenBuilds MiniMill build. 48V 52mm spindle with ER11 collets.
1200X600 SPHINX

Need cnc to make alumunium sign, brass stamp, etc
Wakezor

I'm starting my first own build cnc machine which is inspired by routy and the ox. Were my goal was not to use the ox plates but use the standard plates available in the parts store for the design.

Build Author
Kevr102
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5545
Ooznest Ox CNC 1000 x 750

A few mods on my Ooznest supplied Ox cnc Encountered a few minor issues along the way but now all sorted.

Build Author
ZacharyB
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5493
Arizona OpenBuilds MiniMill CNC

I ordered the OpenBuilds MiniMill from the OpenBuilds Parts Store http://openbuildspartstore.com/ They were out of Motors and Electronics when I ordered so I had to source these items elsewhere. But it turned out well doing it this way.

Build Author
obmilllivebuild
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5452
Live C-Beam Build @ MRRF2018

Contained within are links to our OpenBuilds sponsored C-beam Machine live build taking place at MRRF 2018 (Midwest Reprap Festival) on March 24 and 25, 2018. There will also be some build images and a few 3D printed STL items that were added.

Build Author
spark2
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5426
C-Beam - Sphinx 1000x1000mm inspired by Kyo

A stable CNC Router that allows me to cut and carve bigger Parts. The Machine is an original Build from Kyo's Sphinx CNC Machine. Thanks for the great Work and the Effort Kyo. Your Files and Lists helped me a lot to build that Sphinx 1x1m.

Build Author
CandlerCustoms
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5259
Candler Customs - Custom CNC Machine

Inexpensive Custom CNC Machine or swappable Laser Engraver utilizing OpenBuilds ACRO System

Build Author
Ted Moyer
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5208
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

Build Author
Lasersc
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5105
The D & R TigerPaw Trilogy

Hopefully this will be a quick guide to one way that you can add a laser to an existing CNC router.
Custom OX Build

Inspired by the original OX by Mark Carew, this is my Custom OX. Many small changes, additions, and upgrades. Build is in progress and this post will be updated regularly with photos. Enjoy!

Build Author
tarekhassan2030
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5020
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
BD's C-Beam Machine CNC Router (WIP)

CNC router table based on OpenBuilds C-Beam Machine bundle.
LimpyCNC

Inpired by the OpenBuilds OX and PrintrBot Crawlbot. This is the LimpyCNC. It's still a work-in-progress. But it provides a 120x120cm work space without using up 150x150cm of garage space.

Build Author
Robert J Rissell
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4656
Remix of Sage's Delta-Six

I'm looking to build a large build-volume, accurate, steady 3D printer with the eventual aim of swapping in a diode laser to allow for use as a cutter for printing/cutting parts out of balsa sheet for building model aircraft.

Build Author
Bikes and Beer
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4609
The Forever Project

Workbee 1010 Lead Screw with water cooled spindle and enclosure
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 Openbuilds Journey

I've learned a lot from building this machine, and had and will continue to enjoy using it. Let The CHIPS FLY!
Sphinx 1000 x 500

Building a Sphinx based CNC based on Kyo's plans. Going with a 1000 x 500 table size.
MakerSL style vice - using just off-the-shelf-parts (NB UNTESTED WIP)

An attempt at copying the https://openbuilds.com/builds/makersl-msl-8-ob-vise.4084/ using just off-the-shelf OpenBuilds Parts - no machining
My ACRO Build

An ACRO laser put together with some repurposed and some new parts.

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
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4131
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
Fully 3D Printed Small CNC Router/Plotter

3D Printed CNC machine. The build is on Thingiverse. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3842401 I posted it here to give props to the Openbuilds Control Software!

Build Author
ckgottabuild
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3963
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
MiniMill - A must have machine :)

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

Build Author
Keith Davis
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3881
Vulcan Bot

A 200mm x 300mm x 200mm workhorse that never needs leveling due to Posi-Drive Leveling design.

Build Author
theracermark
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3824
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 “open build parts“

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.
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
Damian V-SLOT Poland
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3403
LEGO BOX

Discover our unique DIY project that blends creativity, utility, and sustainability. This guide will take you through the construction of a LEGO display box, ingeniously crafted using offcuts of V-SLOT aluminium profiles and OpenBuilds accessories. Not only is this an eco-friendly approach to reusing surplus materials, but it also results in a stylish, functional display for your prized LEGO models. Whether you're a LEGO enthusiast or have little LEGO fans at home, this innovative project offers

Build Author
Calotype
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3384
My DIY panoramic rolling (&banding) Machine.

DO WHAT YOU IMAGINE !
my version of xl

A table top version of the open build xl router kit set build. This use of c - beam and xl kit set was coupled with Mach 3 controller running on Dell opti -plex 755 and win 7 pro licence. A Dell opti-plex 755 empty case was used to house the controls and wiring , including the limit switch and emergency stop safety circuits
HandCrafted WorkBee - HCWB

This will be a slow build as I collect parts and materials as funds permit for 1000mm x 1000mm Workbee. I call it the "Hand Crafted WorkBee" because I will be hand making the plates and as much of the build as possible using a drill press and hand tools.

Build Author
cnc-trucker
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3000
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
Neil Scott
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2981
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.

Build Author
BCulbertson
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2981
Lead 1515 with Upgrades

My upgraded OpenBuilds Lead 1515

Build Author
Linkreincarnate
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2978
Amazon Special

I have parts that are apparently not suited to a cnc router or a 3d printer. I am still trying to figure out what to make out of what I have,

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
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2506
F-Ender-Plus 3D Printer

F-Ender-Plus its based on the Ender 3 Pro, but improved: CR-10 hotend, double gear extruder, double z-axis motor, bltouch incorporated, hotbed leveling improved strings kit. Most made using local vendor parts, and still I'm increasing my knowledge of how get better 3D printings by calibrating motors steps, leveling the hotbed and z-axis; using a 3mm thick glass...
C-Beam Machine XL

C-Beam XL upgraded with end-stops, E-stop, and cable chain. Running GRBL on Arduino Mega.
TFE2 CNC Build

My TFE2 CNC Build. The TFE was much smaller and all of the gantry plates were 3D printed. Despite this it will happily machine aluminium without issue. So I decided to use that to make the TFE2 which will be all aluminium plates and much larger (1200x800mm machining area with roughly 140mm in Z so I can later add a rotary axis.)
