DIY CNC Machine - Frame Build | Part 1/2

In this video, I show you how I built my DIY CNC machine. All moving parts of the DIY CNC router are running on ball bearings while the structural parts are made with natural materials, namely birch plywood and solid beech wood.
Download Project Plans: bootec.webstarts.com/store
If you like my projects you can support me on Patreon and get free access to the plans of my builds: / bootec
Part 2 of the build - Electronics: • DIY CNC Machine - Elec...
Parts used for the build: (Total materials cost ≈ 620 $)
- Linear Rails - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- Ball Screw - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- Stepper Motors & Drivers - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- Drag Chain - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- Limit Switches - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- Rocker Switches - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- DC Power Supply - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- Arduino Uno - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- CNC Shield - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- Blower Fans - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- 500W Air Cooled Spindle - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- 1-flute end mills - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- 2-flute carbide end mills - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
- 4-flute carbide end mills - alitems.com/g/1e8d1144942ab6f...
Software used to run the machine:
- Fusion 360 CAD/CAM Software - www.autodesk.com/products/fus...
- Universal Gcode Sender - github.com/winder/Universal-G...
- Grbl - github.com/grbl/grbl
Thanks for watching, leave a comment or question and see you for the next project!
Roman - BooTec | Naturally Engineered

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@OldSilkRoad]

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

[@pujanshrestha3298]

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

[@bluustreak6578]

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

[@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!

[@borjapoli]

One of the BEST home made CNC machine I ever seen

[@buster349100]

Very clever and so neat and tidy! Thanks!

[@JamesFraley]

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

[@thelonecraftsman4966]

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.

[@thelonecraftsman4966]

@@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]

@@thelonecraftsman4966 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.

[@thelonecraftsman4966]

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

[@sochek2]

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

[@FaturahmanProject]

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

[@alcorex8409]

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

[@tq2655]

Excellent video and layout production. You just got another subscriber. Great job.

[@Mark_Lawler]

Looking forward to building my own! Thanks!

[@nabridal]

Felicitaciones!! Muy buen trabajo 👍

[@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

[@brucefox6580]

Outstanding effort!

[@alunmo]

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

[@EugenioFructuoso]

Amazing attention to details. congratulation¡¡

[@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

[@abdelmajidask7809]

bro it's great job Thanks alot for the good work & for The information

[@rinchenzangpo5511]

My favourite diy cnc router .. thanks alot

[@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?

[@steveu235]

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

[@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

[@bhartiyatechnologicalprodu5477]

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

[@TOURNOIS.Racing]

Realy good job

[@peteran4397]

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

[@GPDIY]

That's a quality build!

[@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?

[@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.

[@thienxonghoithientao]

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

[@srigayathripatterns7039]

Number 1 best video in KZbin

[@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?

[@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.

[@qrsimon]

Nice video, nice oversight

[@Artnovetor]

Imprecionante parabéns 👏 👏👏

[@TheHonyoker]

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

[@HighlineGuitars]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@rogerazevedo4094]

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

[@dremakesit3578]

nice DIY build.

[@rollandelliott]

very nice!

[@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

[@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

[@irfan2k1]

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

[@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?

[@getenlightened]

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

[@pg9112471]

Nice build.

[@DMaker_builds]

Nice build! Just subscribed! 😉 👍

[@jonathanweiss1301]

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

[@VladimirNikolicJolly]

Hi, I love your videos. Is this the machine used to make beautiful PC case? This CNC can cut wood and alu plates?

[@RadeckiRadzik]

THX !

[@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.

[@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

[@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.....

[@tedisanjaya9833]

can you give me to know my board size that you use for this project and the part list that you use

[@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.

[@Dan-qp1el]

You sold me, just bought the plans.

[@christopherking2999]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@rossevans1035]

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

[@joegagnon9895]

I enjoyed your presentation, and would like plans. Thank"s

[@carviaso]

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

[@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

[@atanaszahov8365]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@-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)...

[@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 :)

[@stjohnngp]

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

[@fredmason1780]

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

[@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 ) ??

[@alinayyer1972]

Very nice

[@TheJergoswiler]

Voll cool. Isch ja de Hammer was du da baut hesch!

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.

[@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..

[@sreeupender7948]

you r big brilliant brother

[@umeshgowda.rumeshgowda.r8968]

Good ideas

[@edwoodcon9039]

Thanks to your friend

[@happycampersminnesota7526]

Since this is a homemade machine, when selecting a cnc to download information to, which machine does a person use?

[@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?

[@CNCEVOLUTION]

Nice video

[@aborntexan]

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

[@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?

[@robertomoredafonte8111]

Hay alguna forma de conseguir los planos con medidas en mm y esquema eléctrico y materiales?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@JBantha]

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

[@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?

[@user-rh6zj4yh5j]

Super !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@williamchamberlain2263]

Nice one. Timber is under-used

[@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