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I just completed a CRP4848. I bought all of the components from CNC Router Parts for a complete build. For a DIY machine, they are the absolute tops in my book. I had a few minor issues and they...

Please enter me.

I will give this a try. I have done the bit touch test immediately after cutting and it is cool to the touch so I figured I was close to the correct settings. Also, it seems when I try to slow down...

John,

Thanks for that suggestion! Such an obvious thing that I did not think of! My dust shoe is currently quite low to the pint the the brush is compressing and coming in contact with the bit. ...

Hey Rich,

I figured you were the same guy!

I took a closer look at the Vortex bit I have been using and it is a model 4233 two flute low helix upcut finisher. From Vortex webste regarding this...

Hey guys, I need some help!

As some may recall, I am new to CNC and I have a CRP 4848 CNC router with a Hitachi M12v and Super PID. I have a Kent's dust shoe hooked up to a Harbor Freight dust...

Oh, it has already started paying for itself! The scale spacers I posted above used to take an hour or so to make. Now I can make the same number in about 15 minutes. I changed the lid design for...

For dust collection, I went cheap and bought a DC from Harbor Freight. I mounted it up high on a platform I welded up and vented it through my outside wall. I have a drum outside that catches the...

OK, here are some more pics of my build. Sorry I was not able to update it as it went.

I wanted to come up with a good, easy way to attach my spoilboard without having to try to hit all of the...

Thank you for the replies, everyone! I may end up just sticking with PVC. I get 3/4" PVC in 4x8 sheets for $325 delivered and already cut in half. I am not sure that 1/2" Corian would be stiff...

I manufacture vacuum chambers. Now that I have a CNC router, I have changed my lid design to take advantage of the router. I have made a couple of test lids with 3/4" type 1 PVC and they worked...

It has been a while since I posted an update. Got too busy getting everything set up!

The motors came the Monday after I started construction (Saturday) via UPS. I got them all installed on the...

Your statement about software configuration and integration is exactly why I did as you are considering and bought everything solely from CNC Router Parts. The only thing I did not buy from them was...

I have just finished building and testing my CNC Router Parts CRP4848 (yeah, I know, I need to update my thread!). If you are concerned about integrating design software, tool path software, and...

San Marcos is not that far away! Come on down, I would love to have you!

Build day 2

Well, I got it all put together yesterday except the motors! The motors I ordered were backordered and shipped separately from the rest of the machine. They are supposed to get...

Build Day 1 Continued

Got the base all fastened together, squared up, leveled, and fastened down. In this pic, the rails are installed, the rear bumpers are on, and the rack for the rack and...

Mike, this update should answer your question!

Build Day 1

I wanted a good way to attach the base of the machine to my wood base and did not want to just use angles attached to the inside of...

Friday afternoon I had a couple of college kids helping me clean out a spot in the shop for the machine and get ready for the assembly. The spot where I am putting it is where I was storing a few...

Bobby,

I am in San Marcos. I thought I had that in my profile here. I guess I need to check.

I am sure you guys are getting bored with base pics but I am going to give them to you anyway! Tonight I installed the "joists", the MDF top, and the plywood skin to the top section. I believe I...

Here are the pics from day 2. I went to Lowes to try to find leg levelers but they only had cheap ones for furniture so I decided to make my own.

To make the levelers, I cut some 1.5" x 1/8"...

OK, I decided to do a build thread here as well on the Zone. I figure I have been here at SMC WAAAAY longer than I have been on the Zone and not everyone goes over there!

I have ordered and am...

I started a build thread over at cnczone. If anyone is interested in seeing it here, I will be happy to post here. I just have not seen many build threads here and don't want to clutter the forum...

Thanks for the input, guys! I just bought the materials for my base today and am working on it tonight! I bought a couple of 1.75" x 14" LVL beams from the local lumber yard and then ripped them to...