Build List
CNC Glass Grinder

This is a 1-Axis CNC Glass Grinder. It uses a hobby grinder to miter a precise angle on the edge of a piece of glass.

Build Author
mikev
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8378
C-Beam Evolution MkII

The C-Beam Evolution is an evolving machine. The MkII is inspired by Kyo's C-Beam Spinx but currently uses my own design of plates made of 8mm acrylic (X-axis ends) and 6mm polycarbonate (Y axis ends). The plates were made on the MkI but I hope to be able to make 6mm aluminium plates on the MkII for the MkIII.
Cbeam Digital Mitre Saw Fence

Work in progress.. but nearing completion :)
Tower Printer

Tower Printer H-Belt type printer Prototype

Build Author
Limine3D
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8344
M3D Squared

A cartesian build with a build dimension of 200x200x750mm. I will be using a dual extruder, heated build plate, and a screw drive for the z axis.
HAPP Printer

This 3D Printer is made to provide the most accurate results with the least amount of investment. This Printer is being designed to allow the common user to own a very accurate piece of machinery.
Pink Panther - MendelMax variant

Taller and wider MendelMax 1.5 spinoff
Schematix OX metal build

OX metal build from an noob

Build Author
Neptunes Guitars
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8304
Neptunes Ox

First build of CNC OX for the purpose of using it for Guitar building to take a lot of the muscle work out so I can concentrate on the finer details.

Build Author
Krishnakumar
Views
8303
Hobby OX CNC

This "hobby OX" CNC is built for multiple purposes such as cutting and engraving various materials, laser etching and cutting, etc... Its a great platform for hobby enthusiasts like me where this machine can be used for so many different purposes effectively and efficiently!

Build Author
John J Talavera
Views
8284
CNC FOR EVERYONE, THE DUCK!

www.cncforeveryone.com. the Duck is something that i think would be helpful in my shop since we already do cold casting.
Mandarin-Bot :)

Another slight variation of Niko's Eggbot using Openbuilds V-slot and other 3d printed parts.

Build Author
taratata2016
Views
8266
Panther 3D printer

After use of the i3 Prusa 200x200x180, the volume increases to 300x300x450 on the V-Slot and driven by a Megatronics V3

Build Author
Kenneth Witthuhn
Views
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.
Pick and place

Openbuilds Pick and Place using ideas from OpenPNP Frame work is from the Openbuilds Part store using 1000mm C beams and vslot 40x40 for support Surface is 3/4 " Particle board
KeePrint Monster

Large 2 foot x 3 foot x 4.5 foot build volume Core XY printer build in process at this point. I am designing everything from scratch and using typincal parts bought from amazon for the build.
C-Beam Big Mouth

My first build was with the basic C-Beam Build. I soon found the z clearance a little constricting So I added 2 500 mm actuators to support the x axis rail . I also left off the front and back y axis support rails for easy cleaning. I mounted the base of the machine to 1/2" mdf with 10/32 screws and blind nuts.
Triangular CNC Milling Machine

A wonky build to eliminate slop on a long Z axis
Desktop CNC

This unit is made with openbuild v-rail and c-beam. using direct drive with lead screws. Nema23 motors
OX 1000mm Y Axis Upgrade

Expands y-axis to 1000mm. 1/2 day build.

Build Author
MikieLikesIt
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8119
Cousin CNC OX Router

A lower profiled machine. Built all out of aluminum. Removable control panel/PC unit. Option for vacuum table and cooling pump for a spindle.

Build Author
Mohsen Abbasi
Views
8111
Portable Foam Cutter

A portable foam cutter to make your forms everyware using a LiPo Battery.

Build Author
richthorn
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8103
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
rcKeith
Views
8088
USB Hot Wire CNC Foam Cutter

Build a Hot Wire CNC Foam Cutter with inexpensive 3d printer electronics.

Build Author
Joe F
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8081
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.
Ox Stainless with ballscrews

Ox Stainless with ballscrews for motion, nema 23 steppers, LInuxcnc for control software. Using basic parts for frame from Makersupplies, and the rest sourced from ebay. Building a small router hoping it will be able to cut aluminum with decent results.

Build Author
dmasters
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8048
DM C-Beam XXL Tank

1000mm x 1000mm C-Beam XXL CNC with external drivers and high torque Nema 23 motors, 2.2KW Spindle with VFD.
Desktop CNC

A desktop Cartesian CNC router

Build Author
Carl van Heezik
Views
8046
C-Beam™ Machine for PCB milling

C-Beam Machine for PCB milling
DoubleX

This is a Dual X-axis platform.

Build Author
Julius
Views
8016
The "Hand" CNC (or OXCarve)

more to come, please follow along the journey!
Yet another Sphinx

Here's my Sphinx with a few slight modifications.
Rotary Axis for Laser Engraver/Cutter

This is a fully adjustable, low profile rotary axis for your Laser Cutter. Many OpenBuilds components are used, plus a handful of 3D printed parts.
cera.tops Clay 3d Printer

This 3d printer framework was designed for use with the ceraStruder clay 3D printing extruder. More info coming soon.
Sim Racing rig

Made with OpenBuilds 2020 and 2060 material/brackets/hardware. Simlabs wheel deck. Fanatec DD wheel base/wheel/pedals NRG seat Sim racing studio wind simulators Few 3D printed brackets/caps/cable holds
Sketchup Design of a PVC CNC I Intend to build.

Build Start to begin Feb 1st.
3D Printed Solid - Large Format Printer

I need a large build plate without spending 10-20k for a "store" built printer.
betterBot

This is going to be a more or less detailed how to build BetterBot. Pictures and more (decent) text are to be added.
CO2 laser cutter

A build which is based on a metal frame and aluminium plate which I salvaged from a skip. The frame is sized to hold 19" rack units so I'll build my control box into a 3U rack unit (also salvaged). The area available for the build is 700x1200mm. I'll sling a 60W CO2 tube under the base, the beam path will be initially upward into the enclosure.
Large Laser cut table build

Large 6 x 10 foot laser table build. New to building CNC
MMXL - A MiniMill Conversion

Using most of the parts of the MiniMill, and adding a few other parts (cost < $200), transforms the MiniMill into a very capable machine. Final build area as shown is 10.25" x 16". With a custom Y-plate, I will take it to 10.25" x 20-24".
First Ever Build

This is my first attempt at building my own 3d printer.
RRP - Roller Rack Pinion System

Current progress uses existing openbuilds bearings, but also uses 8mm shafts (custom)
ZANTRY CNC

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

Build Author
Lindsey Lewis
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7756
CNC Mini Mill Build

CNC Mini Mill build with some mods after following standard build on Youtube video.
C-Beam Desktop On Rails

My attempt at a Desktop CNC using C-Beam and Open-Rail with Steel Wheel bearings and LeadScrew Drive.
Taz_Mega

Mega-sized Taz machine. Supports many tools (extrusion, laser, mill, etc) simultaneously.

Build Author
holographic
Views
7705
Laser DIY

How i construct and create my DIY Co2 Laser cutter and engraving mashine. details will follow

Build Author
pedrofernandez
Views
7697
ACRO 20x20

The Acro Laser Machine Build
DPR-v2 full metal

pictures and mony doku see later
Phlux Core XY Laser Etcher

A 750mm x 1000mm Core XY Laser Etcher/Cutter. To cut down on cost I tried to have as many parts as possible be printed.
Lead 1010 First time build

First time build of the Lead 1010 CNC with the High Z add on.

Build Author
Jay Almers
Views
7595
FlashPoint CNC v1: 500mm x 1000mm 3-Axis CNC Router

My build is based on many different builds but pieced together into a unit specifically to suit my needs. The footprint, without motors, is around 500mm x 1000mm with a gantry height of around 250mm. I used a combination of C-Beam, for the linear transmission, and V-Slot for the base and gantry supports. Forged angle connectors were used for attachment and I utilized the C-Beam gantry cart kits with anti-backlash blocks for both Y axes, the X axis, and Z axis.
3D Printer DELTA

Delta printer, Bed size 280 cm dimeter Print Height 300 cm not tested yet the speed
Another OX CNC Router

An OX CNC router using Blue OX Solutions gantry plates, a Bosch Colt router, and most of the remaining parts coming from Openbuilds parts store. Table has about 22"x55" cutting capacity and I am planning on a combination T-Slot and vacuum hold down system.

Build Author
Sam Dobbie
Views
7572
the STD

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

Build Author
Hilleke
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7558
Acro System cable management and enclosure

wooden parts of the enclosure can be removed easily used the existing extraction of my glass bead burners
Butterfly 3DP V 1.0

tronxy x3 like
C_Beam X5L Hybrid_Tank

classic router with a ab table
My first OX build

This is the story of my experience building a 1000 x 750mm OOZNest OX CNC router

Build Author
d0rk1e
Views
7519
OXford (OX fortified)

150x75 cm OX with additional Y axis supports and hopefully a working double belt system
CoreXY Tower

CoreXY Table with Symmetric Lead Screw Z axis, Build volume: 293mm x 290.75mm x 223.83mm

Build Author
Weldsmith
Views
7504
CUT SMITH

I am building a multi tool CNC. I plan to have a quick change tooling system that will accept Routers, oxy acetylene torch, Plasma torch. etc. there will be a water bed under the convertible router table / work bench. The inspiration to build this machine is from having a small garage and not a shop.
First CNC Router

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

Build Author
Makerparts
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7488
DIY Multi Row Nodal Point Spherical Panorama Head

DIY Pano Head
Add more V-Slot to my Makerfarm 10" Prusa i3v

Upgrade my 5 year old Makerfarm printer to use more V-Slot
Heavy duty C Beam

a 1000mm x 1500mm CBeam build with hgr20 hiwin rails 600w er16 spindle

Build Author
OffAxis
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7482
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.
ME-Mini 3D Printer

Prusa mini inspired 3d printer

Build Author
JoeH
Views
7476
COTSPnP

The COTSPnP pick-and-place machine (PnP) is used to place surface-mount devices (SMDs) onto a printed circuit board and was designed and built exclusively from off-the-shelf (COTS) components, predominantly sourced from OpenBuilds and Actobotics. Its intended use is prototyping and not high rate, high volume production and is capable of precisely placing parts as small as 0402 capacitors and resistors but more importantly, can precisely place components with lead spacing as small a 0.4mm.

Build Author
Wes Dwight
Views
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)
laser gantry use mini v end block my own design

i always make laser cutting machine, but when i see openbuilds, this can make more cheap gantry for make laser cutting.
Ooznest Moded CNC

Modded OX with full nema23 4 point support

Build Author
Brandon Satterfield
Views
7453
SMW3D OX

The SMW3D OX, original other than a lot of learning!
Pro Light 1000 CNC Machining Center Rebuild

Replacing the Pro Light control box with a Open Builds BlackBox.
Panther Printer - Lautr3k

My version of the popular Lautr3k 3D printer. UNI Panther colors of Purple and Yellow on black V-slot rails. 300x300 bed.

Build Author
John J Talavera
Views
7425
Rotomolder

A simple low cost rotomolder.
My Second CNC

In short...this was a fun project.

Build Author
Carl Siren
Views
7409
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
tmadrms
Views
7399
C-Beam Mods

C-beam machine mods.
New Custom CNC with C-Beam Rails

Hello all, wanted to share my custom build that I planed to do. My idea was to drill foam blocks to make molds for my projects. The CNC will be 1500-1500mm with a higher Z-Axis. So I redesigned the Gantry Plates that will be cut out at some other place. I hope you can share your opinion on my project.

Build Author
Simon Rafferty
Views
7391
Rigid Delta

A Rigid Delta Printer using C-Beam screw actuators
Custom 40W Laser Cutter

So this is my custom 40W build. I wanted to make another laser similar to the one I built but a lot smaller and an all in one system so that if I ever decide to do a farmers market or something similar, I wanted to be able to put the laser on the back of the car and drive to whatever location. I think it's going to work. It will be see-through with lights and screens eveywhere. The lights alone should attract people like flies. That's the plan anyway.
3D printer inspired by the Bukito

I have been working on this project for something like 3 years on and off, sometimes leaving it for a few months. Now I really want to finish it. For me, the mechanical part was the easy (though long) part because I get to use about 17 CNC machines and MasterCAM and I am a machinist. The hard part is the electronics part. Had a few problems getting Windows to communicate to the X5 Mini via the USB cable but found something on the Smoothie forum and got the machine moving.
Ooznest OX CNC for Architecture Modell

While i achieved the desired taler Z axis this was very notable of the cost of the stiffness of the Y axis - the Y axis is now quite wobbly. i do not recommend such a big Z axis on a OX CNC machine where the requirement is a good precision.

Build Author
MrMojoRisin
Views
7358
IIOT WiFi Portable CNC Plasma Cutter

IIOT WiFi Plasma CNC.
Laser engraver

CNC laser with GRBL firmware on board
Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl

Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl
OBlathe

A simple wood turning lathe.
My Little OX

This build has been an educational experience. Software and hardware alike.
18x36x16 Inch 3D Printer - Work in progress

Tough 3D Printer using OpenBuilds Parts!
C-BEAM 1K

The new C-Beam kit expanded to 1000mm . extra support built in for the extents of the travel.
Touchsensor assembly machine

This is a handy machine to assemble touch sensors into display frame.
Arctic_Stingray CNC

This build is based on the C-Beam build by Mark Carew. I have added axis limit switches and a remote mounted control cabinet. This build also uses a custom moveable table.
Based on 608 tube Plasma Cutter

Simple steel tube design Plasma water table
Square OX

Square shaped OX for doing general purpose engraving and cutting into wood, acrylic, and aluminum.
Portable Sphinx 1050

Sphinx 1050 kit mounted to a Husky 46" x 24.5" mobile workbench.
CNC Plasma Table 006

Inexpensive plasma table. Accurate, fast, and low maintenance.
Watercooled 3D printer : Maximus Evo Rev 2

Watercooled 3D printer
