grassi Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I want to build one for my diy projects, especially for a cone skimmer I have in my mind... I was wondering if there is anybody who made one or is willing to built one. It is gonna be something like Zenbot: 3 axes with a Dremel as rotatory unit. Just a little bit bigger as working area. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Checkout this forum http://www.cnczone.com/forums/ haven't got around to start mine yet http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38220 lots of free designs. The router would be way better than the dremel - more power would last longer but is about 5x the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 This is gonna keep me busy all the weekend :-) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishKiler Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I started one, still in the works just very low on the priority right now. Like wanareef said cnczone is a good site. Also for parts there is a surplus store in Hillsboro I forger what its called but its off of cornel close to 26, sometimes they have neat parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Instructables have a lot of tutorials on how to build one. Pretty cool! CNC machines link Wish I knew how to do these types of projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I'm going to be starting one here pretty soon, it's now become a priority of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Any updates? I was also thinking about the possibility to build one together. Usually it is used every once in a while and sharing one will reduce costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'm working with a guy up in Canada who's going to build my machine for me. I was originally going to build my whole machine from 8020 but after some thought I want something thats a little more sturdy, so we're building this machine out of .5" 6061 The machine I'm building has a 24x60" cutting area. It's pretty much being purpose built for what we do here at my place. More than likely I'll be offering some diy skimmer, calcium reactor parts etc. when the machine has some downtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Why build when you can rent?! I've been watching their progress and it looks like Techshop is finally open in Portland (near Washington Square). Looks like they have pretty much any tool you'd need and classes to show you how to use them. A friend just finished a woodworking class there and gave it a thumbs up. I'm thinking about at least trying the first month special but I don't have a project in mind. http://portlandtechshop.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Well for me it's a necessity for my business, I've spent thousands upon thousands of dollars having parts outsourced. Mainly because I didn't think I could actually build a machine that would hold the kind of tolerance I need for under $35k After having far too many issues with machine shops over the past year I decided I was really going to get on it and get a machine. I just can't deal with the stress and lack of flexibility anymore. The techshop looks like it would be a great thing for a hobbyist although nothing will compare to having your own machine to run parts on anytime you want or anytime you come up with an idea. Plus... I didn't see anything there about them having a cnc router or mill. Only a laser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 The Portland techshop is a great link, thanks! I think I will give a try to the first month. I don't understand if you need to attend a class before to be able to use specific equipment, like cnc or plasma cutter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Remember to use a "router" motor as it has much more power than the dremel. And you can get collets to go from 1/2" to 1/8" if you need it that skinny for the different bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I did notice that they do have a shop sabre cnc there after a little more looking around. Shop Sabre makes a good machine. My machine will be running a spindle and not a router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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