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signzonepr
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11750
HD c Beam CNC Router

24x32 Cnc Router, I used vSlot c Beam Extrusion and Wheels!
LYNX - Huge 3D printer

I'm basically building a larger version of my crappy wanhao 3d printer. My work was recycling some aluminium extrusion and it broke my heart to see such nice pieces of aluminium engineering being sent to a furnace. Mega 3d printer was born!

Build Author
jpjoshua
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11731
Arduino Grbl Laser CNC

Arduino powered Laser CNC using GRBl firmware.
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Build Author
AndersFaust
Views
11716
(R)OX CNC [FR/EN]

Another (R)OX CNC something like build, in French please ! Pics Heavy !

Build Author
Kyo
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11701
V-Slot Cutting System

A System of 3d printed parts to use along with your projects aluminum extrusion to cut your pieces of v-slot to length manually.

Build Author
Matt Nelson
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11654
Matt's Ox

I'm building an OX CNC router. It will be the larger size of 750x 1000mm. This should give me a working area of about 22"x30".

Build Author
jamesdjadams
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11627
C-Beam XL - TinyG - Aluminium Plate - Dewalt 611

C-Beam XL build using TinyG V8.

Build Author
j0achim
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11579
CoreXY - e3d inspired

CoreXY printer heavily inspired by e3d's new open source printer with tool changing. I intend to make it so when e3d start selling toolheads these can be added to the machine without any major work having to be done.

Build Author
Andrew Helsel
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11526
MiniMill Smoothie

MiniMill with DW611 and SmoothieBoard 4x v1.1
Vulcan Pro V1

A posi-drive leveling printer in 300x300x380mm format that easily breaks down for suitcase size shipping.

Build Author
nickchnv
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11431
Rigid Compact Desktop C-BEAM

This modified C-Beam, is a compact, powerful and affordable desktop CNC.

Build Author
John J Talavera
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11420
CNC FOR EVERYONE TITAN CNC ROUTER

www.cncforeveryone.com TITAN CNC ROUTER is the perfect PCB milling machine or for smaller projects. Don't be fooled by its small size it is capable of routing with the big boys...!
KRE CO2 2x4 Laser

Large Format CO2 Laser Cutter

Build Author
sw3Dp
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11358
stranger than fiction OX

OX hybrid all CAD open sourced non-commercial ip; .dwg, .dxf,.3dm, .iam, .ipt files jamming their pie

Build Author
mirage335
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11347
FlexReplicator

Multi-tool 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC mill.

Build Author
Jason @ MCC
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11346
QueenBee Pro CNC Router and Lathe

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

Build Author
GDanger117
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11339
Gantry CNC - Decisions made only to change over and over.

This is my first CNC build. As per the norm, I went in with months of research, planning, and resource gathering tied neatly together with a solid plan. As the path went on, the plan continued to change to accommodate issues I hadn't counted on. But, at the end of the road, the project reached completion, and I learned a ton along the way!
Laser engraving machine

Second better project, high durable mainframe, silent work, non vibration.
Longhorn OX (Under Construction and In Progress)

I ran across the OX and knew it was the one I wanted to build. Some of the things I wanted to include was make it bigger and a little more solid than what the original plans called for. So here is where I am at so far. It will have a cutting area of 48" x 48". The waste board support frame will have more support rails. The Y axis will have (3) 20mm x 60mm rails instead of the original (2) that is called for. 1/4" aluminum OX plates. And a few more odds and ends.

Build Author
Andreas Bockert
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11162
Sphinx Z-axis upgrade

Upgraded Z-axis for Sphinx-style CNC using ball screws and linear rails.

Build Author
Anthony Bolgar
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11131
L'FOX - Large Format OX deriviative. Designed and built by Revision 13 Prototypes

This build is for a testing rig to use while testing out different controller boards and CAM software for milling and routing. It is in the early stages, planning is complete, parts are ordered. Awaiting parts delivery to start build. Please not the BOM only covers parts from the OpenBuilds part store. I will be posting the other required items very shortly.

Build Author
Scott Martinez
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11113
The Growler

This machine is a heavy duty, moving gantry style CNC router. It uses Teknic ClearPath servo motors driving ballscrews and linear rails. The machine has 36" x 48" x 19" of travel with about 7" of clearance below the gantry.

Build Author
reef
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11101
CNC Cyclone PCB Factory, my way, step by step.

I'd like to renew my cnc for PCB so I decide to create new one from an existing project named Cyclone PCB Factory.

Build Author
pedrofernandez
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10980
Another Sphinx 7550 Made by an Openbuilds Cbeam

feel free to ask anything about this builds, but im a airline pilot and sometimes responding maybe will take me. while!!
Tool position setting Part I

The method used for tool position setting is a matter of personal choice but this is what I do.

Build Author
BNMaker
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10835
+Laser

A minimalist 2-axis A2 sized laser diode cutter/engraver. Designed to give the most function using the very least number of parts at the lowest price.

Build Author
dreys
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10747
Was once a mini mill

Working progress.

Build Author
jjcolletta
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10614
First 3d build

I am building a simple home brewed printer. I have a background in industrial automation so I figured how hard could this be. The mechanical build was pretty smooth as was the electrical side. Now just getting plastic out the hotend is my stopping point.

Build Author
Joe Garritano
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10593
X-carve upgrade

Using criticall OpenBuilds components to upgrade the rigidity and reliability of an X-Carve 1000mm build.

Build Author
Scotty Orr
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10550
QuorXZ: A String-driven, Core XZ Printer

The QuorXZ doesn't magically appear. It's gestation takes time, careful attention, and requires many parts. However, when it is ready, a magical, mechanical instrument is born....(and when you finally say its name, it sounds a little bit like "corks").
Large format plasma ox

I will update this as I go, cad files upon request. My x beam is basically a belt driven r7
Somewhat Simple Lead screw conversion for an OX CNC

Somewhat Simple Lead screw conversion for an OX CNC.
W|W plasma/drag knife 1500x1500 (floating head & z-axis)

Step by step designing and implementing of my plasma approach
STEAM crane printer

The STEAM Crane 3d printer uses the new C-Beam linear rail. It is being developed for an after school / summer camp program for kids. All of the electronics are housed in the base and the wiring is routed down the channels of the c-beam. This is done to contain as much of the loose wiring as possible, hopefully keeping it safer for kids.
The Hoss

The purpose of this build is to create a simple, strong modular build that is rugged enough to cut out some of the softer metals along with wood and plastics. Using basic parts like the universal plates, t-nuts and v- wheels coupled with the strength of C-Beam I am sure this will deliever the desired results!!
cnc plasma table

ive got most of the wire harness made up too im using Chinese electronics for now I will upgrade later when this thing makes me some cash lol im using a ibm think center to case to hold my electronics ive got a 25' parallel cable to put some distance between the table and the computer

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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10215
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

Build Author
Mike Campbell
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10207
bor 454-D

A large format, modular, rack and pinion build designed around OpenBuilds components.

Build Author
Keteland
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10198
MULIMATERIAL 3D PRINTER (in progress)

ELECTRONICS - ARDUINO Mega 2560 + RAMPS 1.4 + power supply 12V - Leadshine DM 5042 external driver + Power supply 36V + NEMA 23 stepper motor SOFTWARE - Repetier Host to communicate with the Ramps - ARDUINO to upload the firmware (Marlin) MECANIC - V-Slots rails 40x40 + home-made plates - everything goes fine on the side of the build

Build Author
Glenn Weston
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10170
"AcroCadabra" My Acro Laser built with my C-Beam XL

Well I built a C-Beam XL around a year ago, I am still learning things as I make stuff with it, it has been quite a wonderful learning experience. Now I have gained enough confidence and knowhow to Mill the required Plates to build an Acro Laser System using the Acro Laser Sketchup Model. I have pulled the Model apart in Sketchup, isolated the Plates and generated the G-Code to cut/Mill the plates. I have used Sketchucam to generate the G-Code. I Use Mach3 on my C-Beam XL to Mill.

Build Author
Beam
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10157
DIY Flywheel Camera Slider

My take on a non affordable slider.

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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10155
Folger-Tech Y-Carriage

This a redesign of the Folger-Tech Y-Carriage using the Solid V-Wheels, Ball Bearings, the V-Slot Rail System.

Build Author
dcarlisle
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10123
pain in my ox

build is in process the machine went together perfectly no issues at all but the software is another issue I have been trying to get the thing dialed in it is driving me nuts I'm still in the process will update if I ever get it figured out
Apple Crate CNC

Low cost, apple crate framed CNC.

Build Author
Kyo
Views
10029
Fina

This is Fina; My Lautr3k inspired build.
TABLE OX Router/3D-Printer

OX MultiMachine
InDoreXY

A Large CoreXY build that can just barely get in through a doorway, aiming for under $1000. Build Volume approximately 18in x 24in x 26in.
Cebu

Another build based on the venerable OX. xPRO CNC controller, and a few extras.

Build Author
Lasersc
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9941
D&R Tiger Paw build combo

The Tiger Paw will be a 1000mm X 500mm Cartesian style CNC with the Minimill attached to the end. It is named the D&R Tiger Paw because my son, Daniel, and myself, Richard, will put this Tiger strong and fast machine together. Our goal is to have a Tiger strong build with a Paw print that wouldn’t take up a huge amount of space in our garage.
CO2 laser

http://www.buildlog.net/sm_laser/drawings.html using this as a baseline.... Going to try and use all or most off the shelf parts.

Build Author
Pendragon
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9841
bOX

A bigger OX. As this build is nothing new I will detail my build process, I am not an experienced builder, this will maybe help someone else. The size of the bOX will be 100cmx75cm. I will use aluminium plates, a tinyG, and most probably only open source / free software.
Laseroko Laser Engraver Build

After expanding a Shapeoko 2 with the rails and motors left over, make yourself a laser engraver.

Build Author
Rob Taylor
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9809
Grizzly G0758 Benchtop Mill Conversion

A proper CNC mill conversion. But quite small, with my trademark idiosyncracies.

Build Author
Naomi Wu
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9793
Naomi Wu's Automatic Bartender- BarBot!

This is an automatic bartender- a BarBot, designed to be made with off-the-shelf OpenBuilds, V-slot and low-cost 3D printer parts.

Build Author
David Florian
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9793
Dual Extruders 3D Printer - Zidex Upgraded

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

My OX cnc upgrade.

Build Author
CNCGear
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9572
The BlackBee CNC

Ball screw drive, linear rail CNC Kit
Flexible Axis Revolving Tool-holder

Drag knife and pen holder which mounts in spindle collet.

Build Author
BinaryConstruct
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9545
BinaryConstruct V3

This printer is a design that has evolved over three years. The original goals of this project were to design a rigid printer that had a large print volume, 300mm^3, with easily sources parts and a minimum of complicated printed 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
Ultra MegaMax Dominator CoreXY Printer

My self-designed and built, tall-format coreXY printer with 300 x 300 x695 mm print capacity.
Hybrid OX (Ball Screw, Linear Guides, Ect.)

Planning my first build. Hope to achieve a larger format yet rigid design.

Build Author
crypt-tek
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9449
crypt-cube

The crypt-cube is another project I've been working on off and on over the past year, unlike my previous built C3DO this is a much smaller built with a volume of 318mm x 240mm x 220mm. With this build my main focus is precision and speed.

Build Author
COMsulting
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9294
1x1 Meter Laser Engraver

Building of a big open frame laser engraver.

Build Author
lekey
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9263
Modular Desktop Vacuum Former

This is a small desktop vacuum former that can be connected to a shop-vac and an electric heat source (like a grill for instance). You can control the time each appliance stays turned on, and the vacuum is automatically turned on when the tray is placed on top of the model. The vacuum table is 20x20cm wide, and I've tested it mostly with 1mm thick PET sheets.
Dedicated Compact Rotary Axis Laser Engraver

Compact Dedicated Rotary Axis Laser Engraver
C-Beam 1M

Basing this build on the C-Beam machine XL on the parts store, but added a few things to make it more like the C-Beam XXLarge "Tank" by Dollarz81. Going with the Dewalt 611 instead of a water cooled spindle at first. May change down the road. Using a Panucat Gradus M1 controller with BigFoot drivers.

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
9097
Upgrading Your 3D Printer With Synchronous Leveling

Upgrading printers for Synchronous Leveling
Ike:Laser

A 2 axis laser engraving machine, with a manual Z axis.

Build Author
mathom713
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9064
27" by 40" CNC

DIY design and build of a roughing 2' by 3.5' CNC router

Build Author
deltajegga
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9061
THE delta

probably as big as you'd want it...

Build Author
Jesse Jenkins
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9018
Hedron's build with Ooznest kit and Xylotex motors

A 3-axis flying gantry (4'x4') mechanical kit is assembled. A 3D printer is used to make cable chain for tidy and cheap wire management. A BeagleBone Black development platform with Machinekit software (LinuxCNC) is configured to control a Xylotex motor driver box connected to an Openbuilds Ox direct-drive pulley and belt motion system. A vacuum dust-collection system is designed, CNC-routed and installed. A steel table is made to mount the table onto.

Build Author
Robert Mech
Views
8946
LayerFused X301 - CoreXY Large Volume Printer

The X301 is a CoreXY 3D Printer that has a small footprint and a large 300x300x330 build area. The open style of this printer breaks the "Cube" mold of many other printers in this class but still retails rigidity and great performance.

Build Author
Maxime Favre
Views
8941
SmoothiebrainZ CBeam Machine

Modded Plate maker with: Smoothiebrainz board and DQ542MA SN04 Endstops Modded Z axis Aluminium build plate and renforced Y axis Dust shoe
Gargoile reproduction C-Beam™ Machine - Plate Maker

A stock C-Beam with a CNC shield with DRV8825's

Build Author
M1dn1ghtN1nj4
Views
8908
The Beast

This is a heavily modified system based on the RatRig V-Cast. Lots of personal touches, and a LOT more to come!

Build Author
Christer Langley
Views
8890
CNC-Solutions Build

My first Build with V-slot
Beaver's OX 1500

OX 1500mm x 1500mm w/1.5Kw Water Cooled Spindle & VFD ran by a Gecko G540 & Mach3
Horizontal Cantilever or Vertical Diode Laser Engraver

Light weight portable Laser Engraver (6.5lbs - 12lbs)
Large 3D printer

Hello ! This is my very first OpenBuilds build. It's based on the Maximus 3D Printer, published by mytechno3d : good source of inspiration !
Fun and Functional Laser Build

A very fun and fulfilling build. I can't say enough about the whole Open Builds site and Open Source movement. I strongly believe this is the fastest and most creative way of getting ideas out of the mind, and onto the floor.

Build Author
Nicademus
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8698
CNC/3DPrint/Laser/Mill (formerly CNC-inator3000)

Ultimately - the design is based on the highly successful Ultimaker concept, for which a regular size costs in the thousands, and one of this size would be edging into the 10's of thousands. Expected Build cost - <$800 It is a X/Y Cartesian printer with Raising/Lowering Z axis (Hotbed.) - Overall size is 610mm x 610mm x 750mm - with build volume of around 450mmx450mmx450mm - and will also have the ability to change work tools - such as for CNC Routing, Lazer etching, 3d Scanning, etc.
Delta without vertices

As this is a build in progress, I will update it as I progress.

Build Author
Rwetzler
Views
8658
C-Beam Prototype

This is a variant of a typical OX (Mark Carew inspiration) router using C-Beams/8mm Acme rods to drive all three axis. I went with a 1000mm x 1000mm frame size. Useable space is 28" (711mm) X 26" (660mm) with a Z axis work travel of approx. 3.25" (82.5mm). A TinyG is used as a controller along with Fusion 360/Chilipper as the software for generating and running gcode files.

Build Author
J-Wahl Dezign
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8617
1.4 meter tall build height, 300x410mm build plate cartesian

The original plan was to build a 3d printer with a 1200x1200 build platform with a 600mm build height. I was having issues getting ahold of a large enough borosilicate glass plate for the build so I decided to go for build height. I plan on using a smoothieboard for the controller. The build has currently slowed down. I was removing a broken drillbit from the linear rail mount, and it shattered and took out my eye. I am doing what I can when I can focus my eyes long enough for the build.

Build Author
motopreserve
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8570
Persnickety Plate Maker

My very first attempt at a CNC build. Based on the OpenBuilds C-Beam Machine, small tweaks will be made to tailor it for my goals: machining G10, aluminum & some carbon fiber for use with multirotor and motorcycle parts. I am looking forward to the day when I am comfortable enough to bring the ideas in my head to the tip of the end mill in a smooth fashion...

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Gooshpoo
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8555
Gooshpoo's H style cnc machine

A cool project about my cnc machines unique style.
CORE XY 3D Printer

This is an inexpensive build, large volume 2225 cubic inch, CORE XY 3D printer providing decent speed with precise and repeatable precision with expandable features.
XYZ Factory Bot

Very large format build platform designed really for printing multiple items in one session ether all the same or different. Longer term I would like to have multiple X axis on the Y axis rail. bit of a slicer challenge though.

Build Author
Anglesachse
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8489
Zorkbot

Corexy, with possible head change (3d, cnc, laser)

Build Author
Sergio Di Ventura
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8471
Prusa Dragon LR

Below are the details of my build and a good story for those who read till the end. Sorry for the grammar

Build Author
Christian James
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8463
Workbee "style" 1010 cnc

This build is based on the Workbee 1010 CNC. It is not a kit build and is much the same as the original but with some significant changes made here and there as the build progresses.
Large 3D printer 12"x12"x12" with heated bed

I want to have a printer to support senior projects. Also working on supporting 3D printing needs in the local community.
Hydraulic lifting table

I started this project without drawing. in itself this went fine with some minor adjustments. My profession is machine builder that might make it a little easier. I still enjoy it every day.

Build Author
Lindsey Lewis
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8365
Update Eleksmaker with Openbuild eccentrics for X-Carriage

A simple approach to making the Eleksmaker A3 Laser build have a better functioning X-Carriage! Of course this assumes you bought an Eleksmaker A3 or plan to.

Build Author
boutrous
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8310
Laser Rotary Attachment

Build Summary updated after parts list completed

Build Author
Bob Darrow
Views
8307
BA3DP

A slightly more than one half cubic meter 3D Printer using V Rails, V Rollers, "C" Rail, mounting plates, and a bunch of 3D printed brackets to provide strength and stability to the frame. Rigidity was the goal and precision and accuracy the result. The software is a whole other topic, many weeks spent dialing that in to make the printer print.

Build Author
Hisha
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8302
Sphinx XL/R7

A 1000mm x 1000mm Sphinx/R7 build.

Build Author
Richard Bugland
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8283
Heavy Inexpensive CNC

Acquiring a CNC has been on my list for some time now. This concept is a bare bones, upgradeable machine that will not require a complete rebuild when new parts become available. With a cutting surface over 36" square, this beast should be capable of creating its own parts. Lowering the price to make upgrading and making this contraption beefier, faster, and more precise.

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Bridge Port
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8265
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.
