OpenBuilds Workbee 1510 (60" x 40")

OpenBuilds WorkBee 1510 Machine Parts Bundle please click here.

OpenBuilds WorkBee 1510
60"x40"(1500x1000mm) Belt Driven

Hello Everyone!
The OpenBuilds WorkBee Machine is based on the
WorkBee CNC Machine by OpenBuilds Member, Ryan Lock.​

We have been working with the WorkBee here in the OpenBuilds lab for some time now. It's a super strong, accurate and easy to assemble CNC machine. It gains its strength by incorporating a combination of C-Beam Linear Rail with multiple uses of the full size Xtreme Solid V wheels! It’s a great machine and we're sure you will love it!

Ooznest.co.uk – Ryan Lock’s UK Based company where you can find the Ooznest WorkBee Kit and many other great OpenBuilds Parts.

Thanks goes out to Ryan for creating and sharing this awesome open source design as well as all contributors who help to spark and create new ideas here on OpenBuilds and throughout the open source community. You guys rock.

The OpenBuilds WorkBee is available in three sizes.​

• The OpenBuilds WorkBee 1510 has a footprint of about 60" (1500mm) x 40" (1000mm) and is a belt driven machine with the exception of the Z axis being lead screw driven
• The OpenBuilds WorkBee 1010 has a footprint of about 40" (1000mm) x 40" (500mm) and is a lead screw driven machine.
  
• The OpenBuilds WorkBee 1050 has a footprint of about 40" (1000mm) x 20" (500mm) and is a lead screw machine.

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OpenBuilds WorkBee 1510 Specs:


Materials this machine can cut and carve

• Woods Hard/Soft
• Plastics
• Aluminum
• Foams
• much more...

MDF Spoiler Board Size:
H 3/4" (19mm) W 33-1/4" (855mm) L 59" (1500mm)

Assembly time: Can be assembled in about 4 hr ~ or in about an afternoon.

Video Build of the OpenBuilds WorkBee 1510
Jump in and when you complete this easy and fun step by step build-along video you will have an awesome 3 Axis CNC router for your garage or work shop.

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* Build Video Link Sections
Click below for different chapters of the Video Build

Y Axis
X Axis
Z Axis
Frame
Spoiler Board

Wiring Build Video of the OpenBuilds WorkBee 1510

Grab your OpenBuildsCAM,OpenBuildsCONTROL software, and WorkBee 1510
here



Dewalt Router Installation Video


Note: The all new RoutER11 kit has replaced the Dewalt. Set up is the same as the dewalt. The kit includes all you need.
Grab your RoutER11 kit here

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Control Board


Software Work Flow:
Please note: Be sure to check out all the cool CAM programs out there to take your machine to the next level!

1. We use the free SketchUp Make for our CAD (makes the 3D model parts)
2. For creating 2D drawings we use the Free and Awesome OpenBuilds CAM
   (CAM Works up the cut lines and makes the GCODE for the parts)
3. For controlling the machine we use OpenBuilds CONTROL Software
   (CONTROL Reads the gcode created in cam and moves the machine to make the part or art)

Mods and Upgrades

Hey guys, the community has found these tricks and tips that are very helpful when building your 1510 belt driven WorkBee. Please take time to check them out.

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  • Make sure that all timing pulleys are tightened down completely to the motor shaft of all axis's. (You really want the pulley and motor shaft to be one.) NOTE: You can also use M3 x 6mm screws in place of the grub screws.
  • Add zip ties to all ends of the belt overlaps once tension is properly accessed to the belt. (This will insure that the belt cannot come loose in time)
    
  • M5 x 12mm screws are provided for the belt tensioning process, so it's easier to add tension to your belt drive system.
  • #8 ½” wood screws work great for the mounting of the spoiler board.

MISC.

Machine profiles is included in the OpenBuilds CONTROL software

Gallery

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• OPEN SOURCE - This machine is Open Source and the Builder community is encouraged to modify and build on this design.

• EASY TO BUILD - With the V-Slot Modular Framing System and OpenBuilds Build-Along Video, assembly is quick and easy.

• AFFORDABLE - OpenBuilds budget friendly parts allow Builders the opportunity to freely create.

• CUSTOMIZATION - Take it to the next level and make it your own! Share your builds with the Open Source Builders community OpenBuilds.com

Grab your Bundle Pack Today and Start Your Build!

- For your convenience and ease of purchase this Build is available as a Parts Bundle -​