CNC Router Table Upgrade - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

evilbadger · 05-22-2012, 09:58 PM

I'm sure some of you remember my other thread Building a CNC Router Table

I have decided to start doing some upgrades. For right now I am getting rid of the skate bearings on the Y and Z axis and using fully supported linear rails and bearings. I am also replacing all the wood parts on the gantry and going with some heavy aluminum.

I wanted to do the rails on the X axis also but my bearing supplier is having a hard time finding rails over 60". This will give me a chance to see how everything works and then maybe another small upgrade in the future.

Just so everybody knows it is a lot easier working with wood! LOL

Steve_S · 05-23-2012, 12:31 AM

When the site speed gets better i will look at all the pictures, but from a couple it sure looks like it will be sturdy. Did you consider the 80/20 extruded aluminum? Mine is made from that and has served me well.

evilbadger · 05-23-2012, 11:23 AM

Steve

I did look at the 80/20 but the distributor around here would not answer the phone and never returned calls, so I decided to go this route. All the aluminum I am using is 6061T6 (structural grade) so it should be pretty sturdy once it all comes together.

I know what you mean about the site loading the pictures took a long time too. Hope they get it fixed soon.

evilbadger · 06-27-2012, 11:22 AM

Here is an update.

The machine is operational again. The linear rails and bearings make a huge difference in the speed, with the skate bearings I set the machine to cut at 120" per minute the linear bearings allow me to go up to 300" per minute. I guess an upgrade on the X axis will be next.

The only thing left to do is mount the limit switches and tidy up the wiring.

Here are a few pics.

Rolf · 06-27-2012, 12:00 PM

This is looking like more than a hobby challenge. That is one heck of an accomplishment.
What will you be making on it?

Wood Dog · 06-27-2012, 03:39 PM

Looks like you know what you are doing. Keep having fun.
Does it take gall bladders out too?

Hawaiilad · 06-27-2012, 11:30 PM

Tim you are a real handy person to have around the house aren't you....I can not believe how your mind works.

You beat me to it WD...I was wondering if the machine could fix my bad shoulder

evilbadger · 06-28-2012, 11:47 AM

Rolf

Right now I have a few custom signs to make then I am going to do a few experiments. I am working on the plans for adding the 4th axis. I also want to find another spindle with lower RPM so I can cut metal with it too. End mills don't like the 8000 RPM setting on the router.

Larry

I have always been one of those people that like to take things apart to see how they work the only problem is sometimes they just don't go back together. LOL We might be able to make a prosthesis for the shoulder.

Gloria

Sorry but I think the gall bladder would be way to messy.

rippersmom · 06-28-2012, 09:14 PM

Tim,

You are amazing!

Nancy in AZ

05-23-2012, 12:31 AM	#2
Steve_S Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 204 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When the site speed gets better i will look at all the pictures, but from a couple it sure looks like it will be sturdy. Did you consider the 80/20 extruded aluminum? Mine is made from that and has served me well. __________________ Steve. EX-16, DW-788, Dremel 1680

05-23-2012, 11:23 AM	#3
evilbadger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,055 Thanks: 12 Thanked 59 Times in 58 Posts	Steve I did look at the 80/20 but the distributor around here would not answer the phone and never returned calls, so I decided to go this route. All the aluminum I am using is 6061T6 (structural grade) so it should be pretty sturdy once it all comes together. I know what you mean about the site loading the pictures took a long time too. Hope they get it fixed soon. __________________ Tim In God we trust, all others must pay cash! I don't want no bargains, they always cost me more money.

06-27-2012, 12:00 PM	#5
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 5,896 Thanks: 7 Thanked 105 Times in 96 Posts	This is looking like more than a hobby challenge. That is one heck of an accomplishment. What will you be making on it? __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Woodworkers Club And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

06-27-2012, 03:39 PM	#6
Wood Dog Senior member...Sweeet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 7,742 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	Looks like you know what you are doing. Keep having fun. Does it take gall bladders out too? __________________ WD aka: Gloria My Gallery " Two difficult things to say in life are Hello for the first time and Goodby for the last"

06-27-2012, 11:30 PM	#7
Hawaiilad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Big Island in Hawaii Posts: 2,090 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Tim you are a real handy person to have around the house aren't you....I can not believe how your mind works. You beat me to it WD...I was wondering if the machine could fix my bad shoulder __________________ Hawaiilad Larry

06-28-2012, 11:47 AM	#8
evilbadger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,055 Thanks: 12 Thanked 59 Times in 58 Posts	Rolf Right now I have a few custom signs to make then I am going to do a few experiments. I am working on the plans for adding the 4th axis. I also want to find another spindle with lower RPM so I can cut metal with it too. End mills don't like the 8000 RPM setting on the router. Larry I have always been one of those people that like to take things apart to see how they work the only problem is sometimes they just don't go back together. LOL We might be able to make a prosthesis for the shoulder. Gloria Sorry but I think the gall bladder would be way to messy. __________________ Tim In God we trust, all others must pay cash! I don't want no bargains, they always cost me more money.

06-28-2012, 09:14 PM	#9
rippersmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,107 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Tim, You are amazing! Nancy in AZ __________________ A clean house is a sign of a broken scroll saw!

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