My Homebuilt CNC

davidbarr · 05-04-2009, 06:46 PM

The fire axe took about 4 hours to make 2. I must admit though I did not create the 3D design. I purchased it from Vector Art 3D. I plan on creating my own as soon as I purchase the Aspire software from Vectric. I did however create the axe.

kolias · 05-04-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Check twice!

By the way David, I think that is a neat CNC you have built, I personally enjoyed the "thrill of the build" and the computer end was,,,,, and still is,,,,, a pain.

Great job and looking forward to your upgrades.

Happy CNC'ing

John you are 100% right, I have no need for a CNC but if I build one it will be for the "thrill of the build".

What you did really blows me away

Check twice! · 05-04-2009, 07:35 PM

Hi Nicolas

I may get to experience, "the thrill of the build" once again. Scott is on me to plan a shot at the Mech Mate, a DIY build using metal framing. I am quite busy at work and I have a little over a year left with my work agreement. I giuess I could have a shot at it in about 400 days.

I am just lucky my youngest son (27) loves to build like I do and he keeps me thinking young,,,, you can do that Dad,,,,, Right,,,

He is more computers and electronics and I am more mechanical. But we do fit together and seem to compliment each other when planning and building. We have brought the old and the new school together.

You have to admit Nicolas "it would be a challenge"

Heading to bed, 4:00am comes early. You and David have a fine day and will chat again.

DTFuqua · 05-07-2009, 10:55 PM

One thing about the machine, I doesn't ask for a raise, coffee break, or sue you when something happens to it. It also is at work on time and always shows up ready to go to work without you having to kiss its behind because its the only reliable help you can get.

Noob · 05-08-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by davidbarr

True. But there is skill involved with cnc's. I spent countless hours studying how to programm them. How create designs in cad (including 3d renderings). Not to mention studying the effects of speeds and feeds. True you could make countless unglorified widgets over and over. Do it all day at work. But you can create real works of art with the thing. I mean its not like you just point and click print. There are whole lot of variables going on. You have to use your noodle. If you don't your either goin to get hurt or break something pretty expensive. I heah I could get a saw, hammer, and some chisels and make something. I just like using this tool better. Ask any of the Old Guard if they would rather use a power planer and sander on their boards or would they rather hand plane and sand their boards.

I would love to make one of them machines one of these days. It's not in the budget right now, but would like to in the future some time. It took a lot of skill and perseverance to start and finish a project like that.

I've seen some guys sell there CNC services on Craigslist and one of them is pretty good. He does 3D engravings or whatever you call them from pictures. I'm thinking about getting him to do some pictures of my daughters. It's nothing short of artwork in my opinion.

Noob · 05-08-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Check twice!

Hi Nicolas

I may get to experience, "the thrill of the build" once again. Scott is on me to plan a shot at the Mech Mate, a DIY build using metal framing. I am quite busy at work and I have a little over a year left with my work agreement. I giuess I could have a shot at it in about 400 days.

I am just lucky my youngest son (27) loves to build like I do and he keeps me thinking young,,,, you can do that Dad,,,,, Right,,,

He is more computers and electronics and I am more mechanical. But we do fit together and seem to compliment each other when planning and building. We have brought the old and the new school together.

You have to admit Nicolas "it would be a challenge"

Heading to bed, 4:00am comes early. You and David have a fine day and will chat again.

I read your CNC build the other day and couldn't stop reading it even though it was getting late.

HDS · 06-18-2009, 12:37 AM

By which I mean, you are a traditionalist at heart with an open mind to practicality.

BR,
Henry

mavkain · 08-31-2009, 01:22 PM

That's an awesome machine isn't it? I downloaded the files he posted on the website and have the print outs for all the parts. Then I need to figure out how many nuts and bolts I'm going to need. I love how his videos aren't in a shop but at the kitchen table, living room floor etc. All with his kids playing around with stuff as he's showing how to put it together. Real nice guy too! When I start this build I'm going to take lots of pic to share!

GWEE · 09-06-2009, 12:51 PM

Man i need to build a CNC Router, looks like a fun project and handing to use.

**Dr.Zook** · 09-07-2009, 12:30 AM

Welcome to the RouterForums GWEE.

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