3 Axis CNC router

[CraftyGeek]

Hi guys
Had a look @ that model, are you cutting steel with the TCT blade or using an abrasive disc ?

I've actually got the 255mm Rage 3 - just using the stock multipurpose blade that came with it.
I use that blade for most rough jobs & have a decent quality wood blade for more important diy jobs.
I've used it to cut wood, plastic, aluminium & steel - does a decent job on all of them.

There's a video on youtube of a guy in the USA demoing it cutting through loads of different materials & comments on cutting finish & material temperatures etc Its worth a look if you're considering getting one.

[JoeHarris]

Slow but steady progress - grabbing an hour here and there...

[JoeHarris]

First parts drilled, tapped (and fit!) decided to weld plates to the inside of the box sections to increase thickness for tapping... Thanks Jazz for the idea

[JoeHarris]

[JoeHarris]

A word of advice to anyone buying a tap wrench - don't buy a cheap eBay jobby like I did - they are crap. Just ordered the real deal from starrett... :) same applies with centre punches - buy a starrett you won't regret it!

[JoeHarris]

Hello. I have decided to catalogue some of the build logs i have found inspirational over the last couple of years in a place where I can find them easily !! Not an exhaustive list but if you are building then take a look at these... Please add to the list if there are others you have found useful. There is nothing like reading build logs to keep you going with (and changing!) your own build so Cheers to all of you for posting them!

Adcnc's build log

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/gantry...tempt-cnc.html

Jazz turns the beast on its side!

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28039

Michael's build

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/gantry...machine-4.html

Bruce's build

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=37447

HiltonSteve first build log I read on mycnc I think

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17636

Jonathan's first build inc. rotating ballnuts

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19278

Matt (aka creaky)'s build

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=42976

Matt's second super-fast build

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=48953

Jonathan's "sufficiently strong machine !" (Needs no intro)

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=49294

Adil - one to watch...

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=42635

Silyavski - one to watch...

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=54769

EddyCurrent - one to watch...

http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/gantry-router-build-logs/6565-ready-steady-eddy.html

[JoeHarris]

Oh and another leg done.

[JoeHarris]

Garage finally free of bits of bathroom, so I decide to get the big sheet of steel I've got for welding on up onto my bench. I added a couple of extra legs for extra support, managed to get the thing up onto 3 bricks, but my 1st and only attempt to lift it onto the bench did not go well! Think I need some friends!!

[JoeHarris]

Take two!

[JoeHarris]

polished up and vice mounted!

nice legs!