LowRider2 3D Printed parts list and another question

LowRider CNC Advice
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Hi,
Is there a list of how many pieces to print for the newest version of the LowRider2 or just used old list and disregard parts not in stl files?

Can the MPCNC cut the pieces of wood needed if I make that just the 2x2 foot set up it recommends to start with? Michael from Teaching Tech mentions the A3 paper to trace it out and cut them with a jigsaw or band saw… A3 is larger than the US letter size…Do I need to go bigger with my MPCNC that I’m still building?

Thanks

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Hi Timothy,
Welcome to the community!
As far as I know has no new version of the LowRider2…
What is listed in LowRider part list is what you need to Print including quantity.
Yes the MPCNC is more then capable to cut all the wood parts for the LowRider2.
Personally, I wouldn’t do the paper trace method, I’m not saying that doesn’t work, just saying that your MPCNC will do a better job.

Gustavo

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Hi Timothy,
I second Gustavo’s reply. 2ftx2ft is a great size ESPECIALLY if you are making the low-rider as well. The biggest part you need to cut for the low-rider is just a tad over 12 inches long.

Just make sure that you download the Lowrider 2 files for the correct tube size and follow the instructions in the materials list of quantities to print. The old version files are not mixed in. You only have the required files to make the version 2.

I think that Michael from Teaching Tech’s method just illustrates that not having a cnc should not stop anyone from trying to make something as the plates could be made by hand IF you do not have access to a CNC, but machining them will always give superior accuracy as Gustavo says. Drilling holes accurately by hand that line up with the 3d printed parts could be an issue if not spot on, not just spacing but angle as well when drilling through thick material if not in a drill press, and you want accuracy for the end results to work properly. (experience talking here, I’ve got the T-shirt and the video. If something can go wrong…)

Some advice from my experience if I may.

Consider size. You have to live with your MPCNC and Low-Rider once they are made and they have to sit somewhere, pretty much permanently. I am talking real estate, space, It’s great when you have a job to do with them, but a pain when you are not using them and trying to use the workshop space for other things (also from experience, I have been living with my MPCNC for a year or two now and know that family (specifically wives!) do not have the same respect for your ‘toys’ as you do. Things WILL get dumped on them and break them. Luckily it will give you the excuse to rebuild them to the latest version. (More life experiences shared)

Also, for the MPCNC use the correct files for the size of tube. Buy the Pipe first. Another lesson I learned. Use a vernier to check the pipe size.

Check your router choice. This will dictate your tool holder which is a sizable print so you only want to do it once. Check the router will work on both the MPCNC and the Low-Rider as its a large expense to buy two. There are two main choices supported.

I build from what ever I could source locally (South Africa). With all the failed prints etc, I should have brought the kit from V1 Engineering. I don’t think I saved anything except the experience and knowing each part intimately… a few times. Do your sums and decide if you are really saving by sourcing parts yourself.

Electronics, I opted for Ramps and have been very happy with that choice but I see a lot of others who are less enchanted. I got a Rambo and had such issues with that so have gone back to Ramps & Marlin.

I would definitely start with the MPCNC (I love my MPCNC) It is just so well designed and documents and supported and if you take it step by step, you will be successful. That would be my advice from my experiences. The MPCNC was my first venture into making anything and the learning curve was well worth it. This forum is also invaluable for support from people who have already been through what you are going to go through.

Then you can try the MPCNC for laser, Plasma cutters, the options are endless.

The MPCNC will be your go-to machine for sure. Good luck and enjoy the experience.

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Thanks Gustavo,
I can’t beleive I missed the new print lists, guess I shouldn’t research when I’m tired! LOL
Thanks for your reply.

Regards,

Tim

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Thanks Mark,

I have a large work bench that I plan to use for the low rider. No worries of my wife doing anything on the bench…I’m my own worse enemy when it comes to putting things on areas where they don’t belong LOL.

Thanks for your thoughts and insights. I was going to enlarge the MPCNC until I kept looking at the LowRider. My thought it to use the Dewalt tools as recommended. Would be nice to use the Dewalt router on both but I’m not that incline to refigure the MPCNC to handle the router.

Thanks again

Tim

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I hand cut my Lowrider flat parts. I tried to be as accurate as possible for the hole locations, but most of the rest was pretty rough. Once I had the Lowrider working, I used it to cut new flat parts, and then rebuilt it.

You definitely don’t need access to a CNC to make a CNC.

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Thanks Pete
I have all my parts printed for the MPCNC and now printing for the lowrider2. I haven’t bought the Conduit pipe yet and was seeing if I had to make it longer to cut the parts for the Lowrider.

My first project for the MPCNC will be the parts for the Lowrider.

Thanks for your comments appreciate it!
Tim

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