New Primo Build in Ottawa, Canada

Borfon · January 19, 2021, 2:20am

I found the MPCNC online when I was looking to start a new project. It took me about 2 months to build so far, and I just did the Crown test last night. Success! Here is a video:

http://youtu.be/vMAgDGBqzrw

The part that took me the longest was trying to square the core. No matter how much I tightened the core clamps, they didn’t seem to make any difference in the alignment, and also never clamped down hard enough to prevent movement. No matter though! It seems to work just fine in the end!
I really like the tape measure trick for the z-axis wiring!
Before I install the spindle, I would like to build an enclosure to keep the dust levels down in the basement. This has been a fantastic project, I’ve been wanting to get a CNC for years now, and when I saw I could make my own, I jumped at the chance!

Borfon · January 22, 2021, 5:15am

I swapped out the pen for a spindle and did a first cut tonight! My son drew up the design in Solidworks. So much fun!

youtu.be/CGzZ0eoInww

Borfon · February 14, 2021, 2:28am

My bits arrived!

First engraving!

Turned out great!

vicious1 · February 14, 2021, 2:41am

That is a pretty clean build. I like it a lot.

Borfon · February 14, 2021, 3:45am

Thanks!

Just finishing up the enclosure now. Next step is to make and mount some doors. And maybe a drawer at the bottom to store stuff.

elisk · February 14, 2021, 9:00am

jeffeb3 · February 14, 2021, 4:11pm

That is an interesting machine and a cute cat. Can you post about it in a new thread?