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The Delrin ones will still be available. I've been working toward steel ones anyway, thinking the plastic version would be poorly received by folks.
*Update #1* The Delrin Gear racks called for in the parts/price list will be replaced with Oiled Steel by the end of June. Also the 6061 T6 Alum...
The 454-D is a production CNC router with a DIY price point. Based on this forum post it's also an active, working machine not just an idea. Made...
Mike Campbell published a new build: A large format, modular, rack and pinion build designed around OpenBuilds components. Read more about this...
Thanks for the kind words guys, it means a lot. Still working on putting the CAD files and parts list together but will post them here when I can....
Machine is 100%. Here's a quick vid of the first motion test. Full speed/random jogging by way of the game pad. More to come... [MEDIA]
Just about got her all wired up and ready to test over the holiday. Had to drop back and order some other wire and a few bits of hardware to...
I like where your head's at, but this build is kind of a Frankenstein's monster using parts and resources already on hand versus buying and...
I think I follow what you're saying here, a second spindle mount wouldn't hurt. And the weight of the router can be overcome by adding a spring...
The short answer on ANY cnc machine is, shallow passes at higher feed rates wins the day. Others have already said this to you here, but I can...
Tried to make this build a little bit bigger this week and hit a snag. I've re-worked the OB spindle mount specs to accept a full size router and...
Mike Campbell published a new build: This a custom gear rack drive machine with a 4'x8' cut capacity. Read more about this build...
I've been working on this build for my shop at work for over year. It was designed to keep up with a ShopBot PRS Alpha, and CAMaster Cobra 510,...
Thanks Joe, no issues here so far, hope to post a lot more very soon. How are the 3D printed parts holding up? And at what feed rate's and spindle...
Happy to share pics and files. So far this has been a "seat of your pants" build.
The cable carrier is OG but available at Thingiverse is several remakes. Look for over under cable chain.
Thanks all. But this project has outgrown its' intended use. The laser engraving feature of our product has exploded due to this build, and we're...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] We have a J-Tech Photonics laser module for our ShopBot at work; while it...
Mike Campbell published a new build: Built from leftover T-Slot extrusions plates and hardware from other defunct projects. Read more about this...
Yes I'm machining them. They are milled out of Delrin/Acytel sheet stock. Have just updated my reply to you so the pics ought to be there. My very...
