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cory stafford
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4567
Home built laser cutter

This is a laser cutter built with intent to use arduino as controller for a co2 cutting laser.
Sphinx 1050

Openbuilds 1050 Sphinx. Thank you to Mark Carew for trading me a set of plates for a spindle and PSU I was not using. Mark is a champ!

Build Author
James Evanko
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4548
Ball Trajectory Machine

Need to build a machine that accurately positions objects for processing by a computer vision algorithm? Here is an example of a machine that does that for a ball trajectory application. The black anodized V-rails work well for applications in optics and imaging where the machine needs to stay out of the limelight.

Build Author
Leon Style
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4544
AluVault MINIMAX

Easy build cnc router with t slot profile and nylon machined part

Build Author
RSch
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4542
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!
My 80w Laser build (1000x1000 cutting area)

This is a 80w laser which I am building (picture of the case) the frame is constructed with normal square tubing with plastic corners. this laser needs to live outside
GhettoPrinter

Dirt cheap build.
My CnC Router, custom DIY not open builds parts

Most of the way through the build, hopefully soon I will have it running

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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4496
Interface magnetic mount

A simple build that helps you to mount the OpenBuilds Interface to the front of your machine.
"Stung by the Bee" OB Workbee 1010 Build

This will be a build Log for my Open Builds Workbee 1010 Build. I will keep a full descriptive log of the build and make any notes in the hope that it will help other builders that decide they would like to build this machine.
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 NEW CNC

This build is not based on the ox, but got my ideas and inspiration from my first build,
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!

Build Author
Cosmosteel
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4390
Clear Acrylic Dust Shoe

Attaches router with screw clamping. Clear Skirt is 2" long or can be made longer if requested. Works well keeping dust within the chamber. It can be made to fit shapeoko, ox cnc, workbee, xcarve, 6040, laguna,piranha, millright etc. with similar setup including Bosh, Makita , dewalt 611 routers or spindles.
1.3m x 1.3m RF laser cutter

RF 100w laser cutter build, aluminium extrusion
20x60 to Dewalt 611 Mount (a.k.a the Rook)

Dewalt 611 Router mount for mounting onto 20x60 v-slot

Build Author
stepper
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4357
Touch screen macro imaging

This is a brief overview of the build of my macro imaging slide.
Sphinx 1000 x 500

Building a Sphinx based CNC based on Kyo's plans. Going with a 1000 x 500 table size.

Build Author
islahcnc
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4346
islahcnc&design

I will post soon some more details.

Build Author
jz321
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4345
OTiS 500mm

OTiS (Off The Shelf) is 500mm cartesian CNC that can be built with all off the shelf parts from OpenBuildsStore. It features C-Beam actuators and a V-Slot frame.

Build Author
Dave Pyatt
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4332
DaveP's Homemade CNC Project

Somewhere along the line sometime around February 2017 I got the bug in my head that I needed to build a CNC router. This is where I am today...
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

Build Author
ShockingTops
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4294
Opening into doors

Construction of a CNC table for a specific project that could cut an area larger than a door (>8'x4'). Much thought went into how to avoid the weight of the gantry bending the (long) Y axis, whilst still keeping down the complexity and cost.

Build Author
Limine3D
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4292
Shapeoko 1 upgrades

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.

Build Author
Denis Lapratte
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4291
All metal Ox hybrid CNC Router Table

This is my second CNC build, but the first one that I design from the ground up. The base is all metal because I want to add Plasma facility later on. I used the Ox model for the gantry plates and made a few changes to adapt to my design. Since I wanted to use parts from my first CNC to save as much as possible, I kept the 5/8 Hi-Lead Screw I had from Roton for the Y and Z axis. I will also add a downdraft table to keep all parts tight on the table for cutting.

Build Author
Cortellini
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4274
The FEEDBACK FRACTAL Build

The Feedback Fractal Project (Project) - building "A Monument For Our Time." As its intent is to build a monumental sculpture, the Project will produce an object d'art. Yet, once begun, the Project has evolved a life and character of its own. I continue to follow the thread woven by the materials, the processes, and the people that come to it and in the end the work will not only be a faithful rendition of an image and a concept, it will also be a tapestry of the story of its making.
ME - Cloner 3d printer

I decided to start designing this printer, this will be my solution for a more rugged printer that you can use as workhorses...
My ACRO Build

An ACRO laser put together with some repurposed and some new parts.
My Lead 1010

This is a fully loaded Lead 1010 and located in a shed measuring 3 by 2.50 meters. Here i build my guiyats by hand and the help of my Openbuilds friend! Pure for hobby.

Build Author
DaleShaw
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4201
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..
CNC Linear Slide for DIY project

Low cost cnc linear drive for making any xyz cnc structure
1 Cubic Meter 3D Printer

This is a at home built 1000mm x 1000mm x 1000mm 3d printer. It uses mainly parts from OpenBuild Parts and is very simple to build. The only thing that was custom was the build plate which was designed by myself and tooled at a local machine shop.
Infinite Z Delta Printer

Currently completely imaginary

Build Author
Doug Rowley
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4135
My Workbee 1010

This is a workbee 1010 build using the mechanical parts from Open Builds. The electrical and electronic parts were from a prior build of a Root 3 CNC by Sailor Pete.

Build Author
Darren Dickson
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4124
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.
OXO

an 8x4 CNC Router based on the OX

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
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4106
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
Fabio Bertuzz
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4087
DutziDelta RepStrap

Fascinated for some time by 3D Printing. Now, after studying countless forum posts, blogs and similiar stuff, i want to Start with my own build. Maybe a bit much but usually i thrive with the challenge.
Brice's CNC Router Build

I'm building a CNC router for a long time. Here's the result on this long journee. I tried to do my best with the basic tools I have. Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions.

Build Author
RV6APilot
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4069
South Carolina Workbee 1000X1000

This is about my build of a Workbee 1000X1000 being built here in Trenton, SC. My goal is to use it to help cut the new panel for my RV6A airplane.
Automatic Sprayer

Automatic spray machine.

Build Author
EvanH
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4031
"Hawk" Heavy-duty dual-Z pseudo C-Beam

A compact, strong machine with very high Z clearance, yet can still mill aluminium easily.

Build Author
Steve Hall
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4010
Cartesian Style Build UK

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

Build Author
Jens Grabner
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4006
snc98_Slash-Number-Calculator

This calculator work inside with a spezail count format - Fraction as Mantisse + Dezimal exponent .. in summ 9 Byte.

Build Author
Suhmanda
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3987
DIY CNC SPINDLE

CNC SPINDLE FOR DIY ROUTERS AND MILLING MACHINES ITSRS-985 MOTOR HAS MUCH BEFINITS THAN ANY OTHER DC MOTOR IN MARKET
Generic 6 Axis Controller

Generic 6 Axis (Stepper) Controller

Build Author
ckgottabuild
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3960
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
Absolute positioning hardware and software

Absolute linear positioning using deBruijn sequences.
no xp cnc

This is my first cnc build, never used one before and don't know too much besides what i've read a little bit about them online. It's probably going to be about 31" y axis with hopefully around 4ft x axis, z height is still to be determined.

Build Author
Jason Harding
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3940
Mobile bed cnc machine, first build

Currently i am reworking the frame still with current available parts just going to buy material to make the y and the z axis from openbuilds. The x axis is now going to be mobile similar to a 3d printer style.

Build Author
Edgar Robles
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3939
Sheethexapod

Sheethexapod works with basic mechanims as direct metal-metal links and joints, all movements can be done by a rc servomotor in this case towerpro model.
YAPCNC (Yet Another Poor's Man CNC)

Yet Another Poor's Man CNC (YAPCNC) is my first attempt to build a CNC. The idea is for the build to be as inexpensive as posible while being usable for my goals.
Dedicated Rotary Laser Made from Scrap and Spares

A clone of https://openbuilds.com/builds/dedicated-compact-rotary-axis-laser-engraver.10204/
MiniMill - A must have machine :)

The new MiniMill from Mark and Sonny is a great little machine.
GIGAWATT 2.1 LASER CUTTER

Progetto di un laser CO2 da 50w Autocostruito, con scheda di controllo MKS Sbase v.1.3 Firmware Smoothieware versione CNC Struttura realizzata con profili T-slot 20x20 e 20x40
Rail Builder

glue/staple/eject 1 Axis driven Rail building machine.

Build Author
Sigifredo Cruz Rojas
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3887
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.

Build Author
Keith Davis
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3871
Vulcan Bot

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

Build Author
rob4cnc
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3857
Rock n Roll

The Rock n Roll is built on granite, is solid as a rock, and gathers no moss. This build provides a high degree of accuracy and repeatability. Built to be strong, use redundancy, and use long lever arms to average out imperfections in the equipment. Built to go fast and light. We will use a high speed spindle, large high voltage stepper motors and small cutting heads to overwhelm the forces produced at the cutting head.
Black out Edition Workbee 1010

Thanks to all the Open Build elves that meticulously package and wrap all the little tiny parts and pieces. I have put in a request to get you people a raise..

Build Author
Jasont
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3856
MY first CNC build

my first cnc build using the lead 1010 to build bigger and better!!

Build Author
Tristen Poliseno
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3855
Back and forth rail mechanism

I have the whole description and all the details in the "Body" section!

Build Author
Quinnthouzand
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3827
Mustardo - The Mustard Bot

The goal for this bot is to lay down mustard on sausages and burger patties in a smooth and sexy way that looks good for the camera.

Build Author
theracermark
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3822
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
Robert Huxford
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3796
High Intensity Dive Light

Long duration , high intensity SCUBA dive light using Li-Po 18650 batteries and advanced circuitry.
BKE Lead 1010 - First CNC Router

LEAD CNC

Build Author
Jones
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3768
The Domino - 1.5m x 1m

DIY scratch build consisting of gas pipe, skate bearings, 12mm birch, 3/4 maple v-core ply, Nema 23's, and arduino and CNC shield with DRV8825's.
Kruk 0.1

This is a stool, designed in 18mm wood for a cnc router, it's easily scaleable to different wood-thicknesses, in 18mm wood it takes up 1200*1200mm. It can be assembled without screws, nails or glue and can therefore also be easily disassembled.
Mostly Printed Cartesian CNC

This is a build that is just getting started. Not all of the parts are ordered or printed as of 5/27/2018. Hopefully in the next few weeks all parts will be printed and most parts ordered.

Build Author
Cam Garrett
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3674
Sturdy Motorized Photographic Copy Stand

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.

Build Author
Chetan PM
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3651
Composer

Gantry style rigid build

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.
My Ooznest Workbee V2.0 build

I'm new to this whole process, so this is a build by a newbie for newbies.

Build Author
Thair.nl
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3626
Plate Maker Plus

C-Beam Plate Maker with a larger size of the work area and electronics added.

Build Author
Builder+Bob
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3615
Portable C-Beam

C-Beam Plate maker for My OX!
My 1st C-Beam Router

Pretty happy with the build, had some difficulty with the software loading up the settings due to me using the wrong com.
T Nut Holder for V Slot

This is a T Nut Holder for OpenBuilds V Slot System. Useful when you want to keep t nuts in place, for example when you're mounting something vertically.

Build Author
Ken376
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3565
Welded project cnc first try

Kind of hard to see in this pic now lining up drive s and finishing framework
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
h3rb
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3540
TEVO Little Monster Marine Vinyl Removable Enclosure

Make a vinyl burrito ENCLOSURE for your TEVO LITTLE MONSTER for < $30 (<$20 if you don't have your vinyl shipped!)

Build Author
Hidro669
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3539
My custom world of tanks gaming desk built by Ragged Edge Eaming Solutions

summary huh... If it doesnt fit MAKE IT!
A work in progress

One of my first projects might be cutting proper plates.
Clock repair stand

Open source clock movement stand
Indoor Drumline Props

Triangular Towers

Build Author
Braden Masse
Views
3459
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.

Build Author
Rodrigo Gonzalez
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3452
Nightfuel

The user will input a selection from a variety of pre-established drinks. The user will not need a glass, since it will be provided in the automation process. This completely eliminates the need for a bartender if an RFID purchase system is implemented.
Large C-Beam Sphinx style CNC Build

Started my build of a large Sphinx style cnc Router. I wanted one to handle the Dollar Tree Foam Board (DTFB) so I am making this to handle 2' X 3'. This is my first endeavor for a CNC so I am learning as I go but there is one thing for sure.
My 5' by 5'

I have constructed frame out of 1 1/2" square tubing. Have my Y aces mounted. and awaiting parts.

Build Author
Damian V-SLOT Poland
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3398
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
bpatterson42
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3397
Inverted Y C-Beam Machine

Similar to C-Beam Machine build, but with inverted Y-axis assembly to shield drive screw. Integrated XZ gantry can be fixed to any solid surface. Build dimensions are 36" x 36" x 6".

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

DO WHAT YOU IMAGINE !
Cartesian CNC router

This project has been a steep learning curve in an unfamiliar area for me. It has been a very rewarding experience and has opened up so many more possibilities to pursue in the future.
Rotary axis for Workbee

Adding a rotary axis to the Workbee 1010. Including height modifications to the Workbee.
CNC machine 700x1200mm

I love to build things. I want a large cnc machine can do with little money. use Aduino .

Build Author
Daniel.korneliussen
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3341
Reprap prusa mendel i2 Frankenstein 2018 build

Mad plumbers choice what Else can i say?
Remote Toiler Flusher!

This project provides an easy method for my granddaughter to use the facilities in the smallest room of the house! The toilet cistern is located in the garage and was originally manually activated by a pushbutton connected via a cable. The location of the pushbutton - combined with the stiffness of the mechanism made it tricky for her to use. This project provides a solution to the problem.
Plate 'o CBEAM

I'm starting with the c-beam bundle, and I hope to end up with a pretty useful little platemaker/shallow relief carver. I'm hoping to discover how accurate and efficient it can be.
Router for speargun hobby

First router build for speargun fabrication
