Showing posts with label Hobby CNC ROuter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hobby CNC ROuter. Show all posts
Friday, July 10, 2009
Homemade CNC Router Linear Bearings
Im working on a design for CNC Router Linear Bearings using Skate Bearings and Gas Pipe. I want my design to be flexible in terms of use and application and I also want it to be as compact and simple as possible. As of right now it consists of a block cut on a 45 degree angle with a couple holes tapped and drilled. As soon as I get the design in the build stage I will Post some pictures but for now its still in the CAD stages. To me it seems as though Linear Bearings are one of the hardest parts to source when designing and building a homebrew CNC Router. My goal is to make this part of CNC building much easier and affordable.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Hobby CNC Routers
Hobby CNC Routers are an enjoyable experience that can teach you a lot along the way. You have two basic routes you can take and both of them have benefits and draw backs. Build it is your first option and this will be the more hands on approach. If you decide to build your CNC router then you will have hundreds of hours of work ahead of you before you will be able to see it run. On the up side you will have a very useful tool that you can be extremely proud of and that you will know inside and out. Your second option will be to buy your Hobby CNC Router. If you take this route you will be able to start turning out work peices much faster and you will be able to start on your path to learning about CNC programming much quicker. The down side to this will be that you will have almost no knowledge about your machine so if it breaks down you will most likely need to pay someone to fix it.
So which way should you go? You will have to pick your path, one way is cheaper but much slower with more labor involved, the other way is quick and efficient but much more expensive. The deciding factor should be based on your purpose in the hobby. If you are trying to learn how CNC machines work and what it takes to keep them running then I would say its best for you to build your machine. On the other hand if it is your purpose to learn CNC programming and operation or if you just want to start making parts, then you should opt to purchase a pre built machine or at least a kit that you must assemble.
In short either way is good its just up to you and what you plan to accomplish on whether you build or buy you Hobby CNC Router.
So which way should you go? You will have to pick your path, one way is cheaper but much slower with more labor involved, the other way is quick and efficient but much more expensive. The deciding factor should be based on your purpose in the hobby. If you are trying to learn how CNC machines work and what it takes to keep them running then I would say its best for you to build your machine. On the other hand if it is your purpose to learn CNC programming and operation or if you just want to start making parts, then you should opt to purchase a pre built machine or at least a kit that you must assemble.
In short either way is good its just up to you and what you plan to accomplish on whether you build or buy you Hobby CNC Router.
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