The reason for building this CNC is to help me in my guitar building hobby. (telecasters)

A C-Beam machine design, strengthened with extra brackets and plates. GRBL controlled, opto-isolated inputs, jogging box.

So for a summary its a great kit that was easy to build, could not be more happy.

C-Beam Router using 1500mm lengths, 48x48" build area, and rack and pinion movement.

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.

First venture into cnc machining I decided on the C-Beam .

setup for learning 5x

I added the steel to create a less flexible milling surface to make heavier cuts in aluminum. I can also do light steel cutting now as well. I wish OpenBuilds made a steel and rail version of these kits.

A short description of the dust shoe I made for my machine.

C-Beam machine - 1000mm base.

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

C-Beam basic package doubled in size.

I am in the design phase of my CNC. I would like to thank everyone who has placed resources on the site. I am using it to the up most! I will update as I continue the design and share my progress.

Build log of the Dixie C-Beam XL CNC Router.

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.

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.

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

C-Beam build using the small C-Beam gantry plates only.

A modified C-Beam Build with a few Addons

i would like to build a sturdy motorized photographic copy stand. i have hobbled together a hand crank version using a used umbrella pole but it is not suitable as it is awkward and wobbly.

I am building a Sphinx 55 from the bones of my old C-Beam machine. Rising from the ashes so to speak.

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!

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.

Another C-Beam Sphinx but a little larger,

1000mm x 750mm C-Beam Sphinx, running on Grbl

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.

This build is about a model train lift in a secure and dust free storage. It is a roll on/roll off concept for a model train layout.

Standard (If there is one) C-Beam with plnth

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

This build will be based on the C-Beam Plate Maker, with additional changes based on other builds and ideas.

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

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