At last a start to my cnc router.

[alex wight]

The time has come at long last to make a start to my cnc router. Ive had a build log started before but included the building of my workshop. This log will be dedicated to my machine. Ive had discussions with a few guys over the last year about bits and bobs, but i,ve had the most dialogue with Dean (Jazzcnc). My machine will be designed to be able to work well with hard woods and acrylics, if aluminum is in there that will be a bonus, but not a necessity. The size of the machine will be 1450 x 1450, to be able to accept a half sheet comfortably. I will be having an adjustable table as at times i will be machining fireplace mantels which are 200mm deep, and the rest of the time will be smaller thicknesses. I will also be accommodating a 4th axis, to carry out some 3d work/spindles ect. The plan was to get started this weekend but the blade i bought for my chop saw failed miserably, so will now have to hire one with an abrasive wheel. So that will take me onto next weekend. I will need to confirm my frame with Dean before i start, as i,m not sure the best way to accommodate the 4th axis. The rest of the frame is fine and i,m happy, as is dean, the way to do it. The materials will mostly come from chai as he has been very good to me with quotes ect. Ive got some of the 60 x 60 x 3mm box section, with 3 more lengths being delivered this week, so that will get me started. I will start to post photos up of my progress, as soon as i do make some. Please feel free to chip in along the way, i,m always open to questions.

Thank you, alex.