DIY CNC Milling Machine From Scratch

[totts]

Thanks,

Lee, its copper grease just running out a bit, didnt want any of the coolant corroding the bottom of the rail and causing the table to lift, although minimal i may aswell do it while i can.


Yes the dowels are there to push the rails towards the machined datum edge. Both edges 'should' be parrallel with one another.

[Lee Roberts]

Ah right both cool ideas I haven't seen before so thanks!

Have you dialed them in with an indicator as well?

.Me

[totts]

I will run a dti over them when i put the blocks on, but should be parrallel as the steps were machined in one setup. Touch wood!

So more progress!



Added the holes to fix a plate onto the back of the main pillar




Mocking up the plate ready to drill and tap 20 holes with a hand drill :(







Y axis plate all mounted with rails too, time to start adding the rest! Will be starting to get heavy!

[totts]

Heavy z pillar going on now. Weathers starting to get cold now so i need to start priming some of the metalwork to stop it from rusting.

[Lee Roberts]

Looking very nice!

[Bustercnc]

Very nice build, I especially like the T-slotted x-axis bed.

Dave

[Lee Roberts]

It is I'm very envious and can wait to see her cutting...

.Me

[totts]

Thanks both of you, been really slow progress the past couple months had a member of family in hospital about a 100miles drive away in plymouth. And my daughter is due very soon so is going to be slow from now, but hopefully will get some time in the garage, :/

[EddyCurrent]

Looks like proper quality, spot on.

[GEOFFREY]

Started off looking awesome - now its getting better!!! G.