DIY CNC Machine - Frame Build | Part 1/2

[@BooTec]

The plans for the CNC are now available for download at bootec.webstarts.com/store Good luck with your builds and thanks for your comments and support! If you'd like to see the machine in action you can check out my newest project at kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJTJm2iwntFolbs

[@armandotafa6090]

Hi I'd like to buy the plans do you use PayPal?

[@TheTricert10]

So if I get the plans does it show how to use a router instead of the spindle kit?

[@williamparks9500]

The plans are ok but really could use cut patterns with drill locations and a list of the actual parts you purchased(detailed) had to hunt and search through the plans just to kinda find sizes...

[@taumus1]

Can you please specify the parts needed for purchase? I would like to buy your plans and build the CNC, but it's a lot of money to invest if the parts don't match. I'm thinking the sizes of the linear rails and ball screws needed. There are 15 different sizes of linear rail slides to choose from and 22 different sizes of ball screws.

[@TheTricert10]

taumus1 the plans do tell you the sizes you need and where they go. Only difficult thing is since I’m in the US we don’t really sell plywood at 15mm. Since that equals .59” our layout will be a bit off

[@petermeyer6873]

Having reviewed a lot of professional and DIY CNC router designs over the past 3 years, I find this one to be excelent! It cleverly keeps the amount of parts low and the manufacturing and assembly quite easy. This is probably the best wooden CNC router for the buck. I watched this nice video several times as an inspiration for my own designs.

[@JamesFraley]

Man, we all need a friend with a shop like that.

[@OldSilkRoad]

I’m blown away! This is one of the most elegant CNC designs I’ve seen. Bravo!

[@borjapoli]

One of the BEST home made CNC machine I ever seen

[@tonyvinesmusic]

Roman, I hope to see more from you soon. I have watched numerous videos on diy cnc's and these two videos are far and away the best I have seen. Additionally, you are a gifted teacher. I'm a life long woodworker and never thought I could build a cnc....I'm a bit old school. After digesting these two videos, I have all materials on hand and ready to begin my build.....that's a big step for me. Thank you for sharing your gifts of design, creativity and obvious desire for excellence. Wish me luck!

[@billmeade8092]

Did you get your CNC built? I too am getting parts together to build this CNC. This is not the first CNC I have built. I built a Joe's 4x4 CNC back in 2011. I am building this one a little bigger. I am using 1000mm linear rails for the X and Y. Z was kept the same.

[@tonyvinesmusic]

@@billmeade8092 Hi Bill, Man, this is weird....the cnc has been on hold. I was just now thinking of getting it started about 5 min ago and this notification popped up. Additionally, I was considering Bob's cnc too....more strangeness in 2022!

[@billmeade8092]

@@tonyvinesmusic If you go with the Bob's CNC check out Garrett Fromme's KZbin Channel. It is CNC Routers, Beginners & Beyond. He is using a Long Mill CNC now but he started out with a Bob's CNC and has many videos on it.

[@tonyvinesmusic]

@@billmeade8092 Hi Bill, Thank you so much for the info! You rock. Tony

[@tomgrant6563]

Also, more importantly than my other comment, thanks for thisreally well presented video. I love how you showed the machine first, explained how it works, what makes it work, then showed some of the assembly process last - including great commentary throughout. There are too many how-to or build-vids where they show ever single step of construction, don't explain any interesting concepts, and you don't even know what they'd building until then end! This vid is the way to do it.

[@DigitalGus75]

Dude! Great little machine! I see a lot of CNC builds on KZbin that are scrappy, not thought through, or just not polished. Yours is none of that. Great machine, great video. Subbed!

[@HighlineGuitars]

Those couplers you used break very easily. The types with urethane inserts work much better.

[@carlwheeler3403]

You inspired me. I'm in the process of building it right now. I upsized it a little. The size is 1100mm (X), 1120mm (Y), and 500mm (Z). The kit included the 20mm guide rails and the HGH20CA glides including 2 Y-axis ball screws and rails. I also upsized the motors to 1.9nm (269oz in). I do have the Makita router in your video but I upsized that to the Bosch 1617 2.25 hp. My only concern is whether the 1.9nm motor for the Z-axis can lift the 6lb Bosch router without stalling. I also will be installing an emergency 'OFF' pushbutton and I will be mounting the Ardiuno USB connector on the front, not the rear. I have all the parts cut out and have started assembly. Wish me luck.

[@carlwheeler3403]

@Phil Havens I used Aliexpress.com, the link is below. If the link doesn't work do search for "the Jason August Store". www.aliexpress.com/item/32958539515.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.7d1667796FUZ5H&gps-id=pcDetailCartBuyAlsoBuy&scm=1007.12908.131037.0&scm_id=1007.12908.131037.0&scm-url=1007.12908.131037.0&pvid=b2013286-4dfc-44d0-8f7b-87c7987bc453

[@billmeade8092]

Did you document your build anywhere? I too am starting this build. I purchased 1000mm linear rails and 950mm ball screws for the X and Y axis. Kept the Z the same.

[@luckyyvan9568]

Putting electronic under waste board ,is it the good idea?that ofcourse can make our cnc machine more portable but can't it cause some problems?thank you so much for your inspiring cnc video

[@ZappninLLP]

I'm also doing a DIY Frankenrouter out of an old IKEA bunk bed frame, some drawer glides and junk in my backyard. Thanks for making me feel totally inadequate.

[@prasona5184]

@BooTec @10:25 the linear rails are mounted to the side to which the gantry is connected. Isn't that putting too much weight on the rails and the screw? Instead, shouldn't the rails have been mounted on the top face of the wood?

[@Сачёк]

Thank you for the video. I realized that to create a cool milling machine, you need a bunch of cool machines ...

[@donchama8382]

I clicked as soon as i saw it. It. Is. AMAZING.

[@BooTec]

Thank you Dario! Great to hear that you like to project.

[@vineeth.v5823]

@@BooTec Wt is the cost of plan in Indian rupes

[@szametha]

I really like your elegant design. Would prefer oak for accuracy though, instead of beech. Beech might be a pleasure to work with and finish, but even quartersawn it just begs to warp like a rainbow under the first hint of humidity stress it encounters.

[@joanniejett]

You say that there is a complete parts list but all you have are you affiliate links. You dont have a list of dimensions, lengths, etc. I would like to attempt you build at my shop and would happily use your affiliate links if I could get a more complete parts list with specific lengths and dimensions that you are using in the video. I would love to see more videos of this router in action. Keep it up.

[@mattchumoore4214]

He has a build plan in the first comment I believe

[@marcchatelaine11]

@@mattchumoore4214 there is plans for a nominal fee but some of the sizes for the lengths of the ball screws and the rails are not there

[@srigayathripatterns7039]

Number 1 best video in KZbin

[@pujanshrestha3298]

One of the most detailed video on cnc i found on youtube appreciate your work.

[@keithdavis8629]

boo tech nice cnc machine is there anyway to get build plans for this machine i sure would like to build one exactly like this

[@christophersmith108]

An elegant design, beautifully realised. I'm looking forward to more videos! The only concern I have is whether or not the gantry provides enough rigidity in the x direction? Still, even if it doesn't, I doubt there would be much difficulty in designing and adding a couple of pieces of plywood to cross-brace the gantry sides the same as you have done elsewhere. Thanks for sharing

[@codypchristian]

Very nice build! Mind sharing your full specs of the build / parts? I’d like to replicate this exactly. Thanks

[@tevinabeysekera6038]

I would recommend just buying the rails and parts you need, then buying the wooden pieces to size. Because there are no software limitations to the size of this machine, you can scale it up or down any way.

[@tevinabeysekera6038]

This is because the electronics take a long time to come from China. So you can buy those first and go to local homedepot and get wood to size

[@getenlightened]

I wonder how the strength and elasticity of the hardwood compares to a 40x40mm piece of aluminum t-slot or v-slot extrusion?

[@atanaszahov8365]

Hello, machine is awesome, how is the rigidity when machine works, and do you try to work with metals.

[@aborntexan]

Very nice work. Could you provide a link to the furniture screws you used to attach the gantry?

[@insanephoto]

hi there... I know you provided the list of items needed, but when I click on the link, we are supposed to pick some sizes... like the rails... could you please provide the exact part sizes you bought? Thanks... great video.....

[@christopherking2999]

Beautiful. Do you worry about the the frame swelling with ambient moisture?

[@FaturahmanProject]

I’ve seen many cnc tutorials out there but this is the best one. Simple with good explanation. Great video! Keep it up.

[@sergidiazmolina]

hi! awesome machine! i was wondering if you would do the same for a large cnc... actually i need a working space for X axis around 2000mm, and I think it's not really recommended to use the screw to move along the axis.. is it better to use the belt system? Would you change something apart from this on your design? i appreciate the tips. thank you

[@irfan2k1]

You have great work. Video is brilliant. I shall be very thankful to you if you please share plans of the machine.

[@reaper060670]

Bro do u have a full length video for all this work. I have 2 full size 8X4 foot sheets of nice Plywood but I also wanted to use belts and pulleys on my build. I saw a great deal for 1000mm linear bearings and the ball screw on another website today. Don't know if I'm allowed to say the name or what so I won't but it was a great deal tbf. I think I'm going to do what u have done here and use Plywood to build out my machine. I need to spend a fair bit of time on the electronics but I watched part of part 2 and it loks or u made it look far more easy than I expected so I will be watching it very closely bro.. Great job anyways man. Keep up the fine work there.. Salute from Ireland..

[@yvonlevasseur2720]

Wow this is the motes simplest cnc machine I'v seen so far, I would love to build this. would you have plans for this?

[@bluustreak6578]

Aside from the very expensive tools used, this is very cheap and fun. Love it :)

[@Deltro61]

Why only 1 linear rail on Y axis, and 2 everywhere else? I really like it and have purchased the plans. May modify a few things, but overall a great design.

[@kimmonberg9616]

I love this project, but I don't see many having built it. Are you still using this project, and what are your experience with it just for wood work?

[@manchan7914]

would you mind show some detail about how to drill 4 screw holes on the router base?

[@TOURNOIS.Racing]

Realy good job

[@ck686]

Just bought the plans... The file was 0kb. Edit: he fixed this issue within 6 hours, plans are great, well worth the 6 bux. I appreciate the effort to put them out there :)

[@cycu87]

Hello Your CNC milling machine made a huge impression on me, the quality of milled elements is at a very high level. Would it be possible to share construction plans? I would love to build such a CNC. Best regards and I wish you further successful projects

[@BooTec]

Thank you cycu87! The plans are now available via the download link in the video's description. Good luck with your build 👍

[@cycu87]

@@BooTec If I'm not mistaken, the second Y-axis motor is doubled this way? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLdmmysrZiMhpI and If you could write, What are the parameters of the capacitors?

[@patiwatkamonpet8745]

Great design! I just bought the plan and begin to source parts. Hope it all goest well.

[@tomgrant6563]

Nice build but don't you get lots of flex in those gantry uprights? (in the direction parallel to x-axis). Are they thick enough?

[@KSCPMark6742]

Everything is beuatifully done, beefy and strong. Except... the four small screws holding the aluminum router bracket. Any sideways or pulling forces will go through those screws..

[@waqast12]

Hi great video one of the best one. Please can you share the plans and sizes.

[@BooTec]

Thank you Waqas Tariq. I've just finished the plans and added a download link to the video's description.

[@Dan-qp1el]

You sold me, just bought the plans.

[@jancasuper]

HI if I had to think of an ultra low cost version, the engines could be nema17..... The Y axis already has two engines and the effort is already divided by two, so two nema17 are sufficient. the head (z-axis) does not make much effort, and the only one is the x-axis which should be nema23. do you agree?

[@rinchenzangpo5511]

My favourite diy cnc router .. thanks alot

[@rogerazevedo4094]

Very well done and inspiring. I’m an engineer and I’ll build one as well. Thanks for your help.

[@kartiksundar5531]

What was the rationale for using two motors for Y axis? Was this done for additional torque? Same movement can be achieved with one Nema 23, right?

[@Dancopymus]

Hello Roman! First of all, thank you for presenting your beautiful CNC. Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself, because I haven't watched the second video yet, here (first video) you provided the link to purchase the parts used on your CNC, only, for example, when you click on the "Linear Rails" link , is shown on the website (aliexpress) various Sizes and Color, so could you detail more about the size and model issues? Or do you detail that in the Project Plan? Now, a sincere question: Will someone (like me) who never tried to make a CNC, be able to do it? Thank you

[@steveu235]

I bought the plans It's a beautiful machine and thanks for showing us

[@janios30]

Hello! I’m really fascinated by your build. You keep it simple yet versatile and you presented it in a very well made video! You inspired me to build my own cnc machine. Can we get in touch?

[@JBantha]

omg what's that saw guillotine you use at the very beginning?!

[@garoudiere]

Hi Roman, I really liked what you did and I want to repoduce your CNC. I purchased the plans on your store and I have a question regarding the diameter of the shaft for the step motors. I don't find this information and there are 2 options on AliExpress website. (6,35mm and 8mm). Please confirm It is a 6,35mm shaft since the coupler is 6.35x10 Thank you very much Cedric

[@williamwoods8953]

I ran into that today ordering parts. If you are buying from the links, scroll down and you will see that the ball screws come with a 6.35-to-10mm coupler. Seeing that, I just went with 6.35 shafts on my stepper motors. You could go with 8mm, yo'd just have to buy a coupler or request a different one from the AliExpress seller. Hope that helps....

[@craigsunderland6404]

I've got to admit, I love these DIY builds, and there is much respect for the finished article. However, I noticed just from the video that everything was so tight fitting and perfect, that there must have been something else at the end there. I wasn't surprised at all when I saw the entire industrial grade carpentry workshop which in itself I would say prices this unit right out of the DIY 'home' section and right into the contractor cnc enthusiast section. Again, a great video, but would have loved to see this built using real home tools that someone can keep in a 8' x 6' shed.

[@verygoodbrother]

You can do this at home, the only difference is that you will ask the lumber supplier to finish the wood for you as opposed to doing it yourself as in the first section where he was in his friend's shop

[@peteran4397]

hi, really great build, Im thinking about building one like this, but have you tried different milling bits and how accurate is it?

[@alunmo]

Loved it. Very similar to my own plyboard built router except that I use threaded rod not ballscrews.

[@borjapoli]

Will It be possible to shape a surfboard (I mean the core),with a machine like that??

[@carviaso]

Hi, These are a good project. Can you give me the schematic of the CNC machine.

[@kashifjkm]

Great job Sir. I am planning to Upgrade my small machine with this one, i have only 1 motor for Y axis, how do i connect 2 Motors to Y Axis on Arduino and GRBL Sheild

[@robertmenzies656]

Hi great video and project, would like to build, do you have dimentions and plans for the wooden parts as I don't see any in the description?

[@CrazySun23]

Are the side plates from x portal strong enough?

[@bhartiyatechnologicalprodu5477]

Amazing vedio sir,lot of love from India,very systamatic vedio and explain.

[@-stefanv-5439]

Would there be a huge difference between the makita RT0700C (710W) and the one you have in the part list of the description (500W). I am thinking of building such a machine for some time now, already did some successful Arduino projects so I now start to search for a suitable Design/Inspiration for one... (Should be able to cut/carve styrodur foam, wood aluminium and if this is somehow realistic steel (but steel is likely not possible with such a machine or would take way to long)...

[@andreasflinspach6934]

awesome CNC! I like the idea to do as much as possible out of wooden materials. Sadly the parts list above seems not to be complete (some parts missing, some others Need dimensions) and plans would help a lot! Would be great if you could update this info, if not i will have to calculate that myself. Thanks a lot for the Video.

[@rossevans1035]

Excellent video and very easily followed, but where can I get or buy the plans.

[@robertrussell129]

Hi. I want a CNC that can do Aluminum milling for small jobs. Would you recommend any upgrades for that?? And could I attach a Laser.

[@slietjshcss1877]

Will nema 34 make more in wooden frame??

[@kamogelotumbana6119]

Can i ask something please can you built this from your measurements or they is a standard i wanna build cnc which about 2 meter long maybe 800 mm wide can do that

[@markhowe9934]

Hello Roman, Great looking assy. I'm sorry to bother you with such a trivial request but...I have searched for the hardware that you are using in the US but am having difficulty identifying it. It looks great and I would like to obtain that type of screw assembly. (Screw and washer) Help

[@rogervelazquez5855]

Deseo construir mi cnc. He visto muchos tutoriales, y sin alguna duda, este es el mejor. Si pudiera tener los planos con medidas, esta sería mi selección. Los tiernes a la venta?

[@pw3111]

Any chance of a PayPal payment for the plans rather than credit card?

[@StevePotter]

Very nice and clean build, Roman! And your video is so well lit, clear and well explained. I bought the plans, thanks. It would be good to include the links you put in the KZbin description into that PDF, as well as the electrical diagram. QUESTION: Did you measure the accuracy of the CNC? I would like to know how small is the backlash with your ball screw design, and how repeatable are the cuts in both hardwood and aluminum. Thanks!

[@TwitchTreasureHunting]

Amazing absolutely amazing I've been looking all over KZbin for this exact video for weeks! By far the most detailed best laid out and I formative video on this project by far. In my opinion of course... thank you so much for all your hard work! Your design is so clean and clear I am so much less intimidated by this project now. I'll be sharing with everyone I can think of!

[@Deltro61]

I finish building this CNC a while ago, and will have to post a video of it running. I built mine out of 1/2" Baltic Birch, and doubled all the layers to 1 inch. By putting the natural stress of the plywood against each other and clamping to an absolutely flat worksurface I got pretty straight pieces. I really doubt a single piece of 5/8 plywood would be absolutely flat and straight, and would end up binding in Romans design. It's critical if you want your CNC to be super accurate that the parts themselves need to be machine precisely, and everything needs to be flat and true and square. This will test your woodworking abilities, and you better have good machinery that is all trued up before you start. I actually cut a number of the parts out on a CNC to ensure accurate alignment. In short this machine is only going to be a strong as the weakest link. It took a long time to get adjusted and ended up having to enlarge a few holes for mounting to give myself a tiny bit of wiggle room. If things don't align precisely the machine will bind. I also doubled up the linear rails for the y-axis. I don't know why Roman designed the y-axis with only one linear rail, when everything else had two. If I was to do over again I would probably go to the next size linear rails. These are a bit undersized in this design and used more on 3-D printers than CNC's. With the 1 inch members that I used, and Baltic Birch plywood, my machine is quite rigid. I think it would be capable of milling aluminum with lightweight passes. Again, I would double up the thickness on everything, and use two linear rails on the y-axis. I bought my controller "blackbox" from open builds, along with some limit switches. Way easier to wire. The only thing you need is a 24 V power supply, and you're off to the races. OpenBuilds also makes a controller so you can operate the CNC without a computer. I have not purchased yet, but I like the idea of being able to just run things off of a USB drive and not having to worry about my laptop running out of batteries or the fan clogging up from sawdust. As colder temperatures set in I'll shoot a video and post a link of my build. Roman has a good design, but it can use refinement. And his plans are fairly detailed, but you do need to do some figuring on your own. The manufacturer of the linear rail gives you detailed specs, so not too hard to figure out hole placement. Same thing applies for the ballscrews. Those things are extremely beefy btw. Again, going to the next size up for linear rails I think would be a nice upgrade, and would give the machine some greater rigidity. Good luck to all who try this build.

[@billmeade8092]

Looking forward to seeing your video. Please post where to watch it when done. I to am building the CNC. I enlarged it a little to have 1000mm rails on both the X and Y axis. I wish I would have seen your post before I ordered parts but will have to go with the 12mm linear rails for now. I like ball screw size but may go with 20mm solid round linear rails. Let me know how the BlackBox controller works out. I already have the GRBL components already so will go with them. I built a Joe's 4x4 CNC about 10 years ago and it was controlled with Mach 3. I sold it about 3 years later and have been kicking myself ever since.

[@Deltro61]

Sorry I never got a video. On my list of things to do! I can say since I built this thing I have cut aluminum with it using a climb cut, and that's about as much stress as you're gonna put on a machine. The results were very nice, but I was definitely not taking deep bites. I think maybe .040" and I don't remember what the feed rate was. This is something you have to play around with a bit. And the single flute bits tend to work the best, as you can only go so slow (rpm's) with a Palm router. The multiple flute bits require high IPM and the machine can't handle the stress, so it's a bit of a trade-off. It certainly is no milling machine, but it's pretty impressive for something made out of wood.

[@donbobskiy]

The only thing I didn't get - why 2 Nema23 motors for Y? I believe 1 would be more than enough ...

[@droneforfun5384]

Hi, When it comes to accuracy, dont you think a metal frame is better? In thinking wood is also prone to move/warp over time..

[@99897767]

the machine is constantly destroying itself lol

[@smhmz]

Hi, can you share the lengths all materials (in centimeter). I don't see it.

[@corentinricou338]

Hey, there is almost 200€ worth of the cheapest linear rail I could find. Is it really worth it ?

Amazing work! is it possible to get the plans or dimentions for cuting plywood?

[@BooTec]

Hi Sam, thank you and check out the download link in the video's description.

[@TheHonyoker]

wow, what a nice build I would like to get some dimentions so I can build one just like yours.

[@Mark_Lawler]

Looking forward to building my own! Thanks!

[@dmorri1980]

Excellent job!! I like the idea of building my own CNC. I downloaded your plan but all the measurements are in MM. If you ever have a plan in inches please let me know.

[@Deltro61]

Buy a metric tape measure, that's what I did. 5/8 plywood is very close to the 15mm used. I ended up doubling up two 1/2" pieces of Baltic birch--much stiffer and glued up flatter. Surprising how often plywood has a bow to it. You need FLAT for this to work.

[@AliasGardenz]

Hi there, I would like to know if this build has room to be resized a bit bigger. Like, if i want to cut pattern in a full sheet of MDF or Plywood ( 4 foot by 8 foot ) ??

[@vsasab607]

Very nice design. Never use tree. Tree is alive and changes according to the humidity and other effects. Change the plates with al or steel then you will have an accurate system.

[@BossTweed69]

Do you think its possible to run only 1 ball screw for the y axis?

[@neilpelling9043]

hi I have just bought your cnc plans and I'm not sure if I'm missing something but I cant seem to see any hole locations for any of the components

[@PietroMaker]

Helloi made my little cnc machine then day ago... but this is very good... my ,machine cost is 90 euro ;)

[@BooTec]

Ciao Pietro, I checked out your videos. Nice little machine, especially for this price point. Well done

[@ashleyvega7165]

i love it tech nice cnc machine is there anyway to get build plans for this machine i sure would like to build one exactly like this for my husband

[@thienxonghoithientao]

Nam mô A Di Đà Phật, tôi chưa bao giờ xem được cách chế tạo máy hoàn hảo như thế này !

[@joshboatman6459]

Hi Roman, I’m currently building your design. I have a question about the green paint you used. What colour and manufacture is it?

[@danvorstenbosch7335]

Hi Boo Tec is they are way for me to get the project bluepinters without using are credit card, like using paypal instad?

[@rameshrk7531]

I have imported chaina machine it is come with 3 axis with DSP controller. Can u please suggest any material or video to upgrade my normal cnc machine to auto tool change machine... I have to do it my self..... Please... Thank you..

[@alcorex8409]

i am Looking forward to make that too when i am done with my Training as an Carpenter. good video

[@fredmason1780]

where can I get the building planes with the measurements for this cnc machine? Thanks.

[@matiasgoinheix366]

Does plywood have a structural advantage over MDF?

[@NerdyCraftsmith]

Plywood is much stronger than MDF. This is especially true if your machine is in a garage. Even the slightest bit of moisture and its done. The only thing I would use as mdf in a cnc build is for the bed, just because if the router cuts into it, it is cheap to replace.

[@matiasgoinheix366]

@@NerdyCraftsmith Thanks for the reply. I do live in a specially humid place, so I'm glad you replied with that information!

[@philipperivolet8225]

Very good job ! Congratulations. Is it possible to have build plans for making my own ? Best regards and thank's. Phil

[@BooTec]

Thank you Philippe, the plans are now available via the download link in the video's description.

[@stjohnngp]

This is really cool. Is it possible to get the plans for this?

[@mydachshundfamily9784]

hi, thank you for sharing this with us, can please share your plans

[@BooTec]

Hi, the plans are now available for download via the link in the video's description.

[@edgarescobedo3639]

Hi there I've just bought your CNC plans. Do you have all the drawings with dimensions (e.g dimensions of center of the holes ) Regards

[@ricardomelo8559]

Olá Edgar... Você conseguiu baixar o pdf dessa cnc? O desenho esta completo?

[@shannonp4037]

what machine is that at 1:35 Thanks