Does Our DIY CNC Plasma Table Still Cost $350 to Build?

[@jdsgarage701]

For more Information you can check out our website here. jdsgarage.bigcartel.com/

[@donaldswick3578]

Any updates on offering a full kit

[@digitizer101]

I love this plasma table build. Without your plans and the very inexpensive cost, I would have never even tried to purchase a table. I have done so much with this table and enjoy it so much. Thanks for keeping the price low and always being so helpful when I reach out. Looking forward to THC.

[@JohanVonWolfhousen]

In the process of your build. So far your plans and communication when I’m making mistakes have been outstanding! Appreciate the updated information as I just finished printing everything and am now sourcing the remaining supplies.

[@leebattick5874]

I appreciate your concern with keeping this project cost to a minimum but honestly your table would still be a great value at twice the cost.

[@riverbottomband]

I wish you guys would start a "Forum " on your website !! All the JD Builders need to unite and share.

[@solarguy6043]

The work you guys would have to put in to start a bare bones forum would be more than paid back by the users/community contributing and helping each other, building the knowledge base and doing a fair amount of the work for you. It would basically crowdsource 2/3 of your customer service.

[@PotatoGunCamper]

@@solarguy6043 They can start a forum with just the click of a button! There are themes and plugins just for creating a forum.

[@PerryRT]

@@solarguy6043 Or even try to set up a user subforum on an existing site - or create a subreddit or discord. I would really love to see that.

[@prestonsmedley4622]

I built mine in late 22 and using scrap steel and purchased electronics it was under $350. I made mods and enlarged to 36x36 table. This thing works great and was easy to build.

[@robertquaney2596]

What all mods did you have to do to get 36x36?

[@bolivo100]

interested in the mods as well.

[@joew2871]

I bought the plans a few months ago. I'm finally getting around to building. While my design for the table has changed the knowledge in your documentation is still well worth the price paid. Thanks and keep it up!

[@mikedesilets3324]

This might just be the most inspiring DIY video I've ever seen. Thank you.

[@bryannill3435]

I bought your plans and the build is in progress. I am adjusting your plans to work with my existing table from Northern Tool. My X tubes have been changed out to 2" angle (1/8") and bolted to the table frame. Watching the various videos by you and several others convinced me to attempt this.

[@waldo2413]

stop panning back and forth between both cameras im getting sea sick one video setup would have been fine

[@bearsstuff]

This.

[@inesajdin]

😂😂😂😂

[@calholli]

You can pan.. Just go to some B-roll first.. and then come back on the other camera. It won't look so deliberate

[@terrencewilsonpoopoo]

I love it I couldn’t stop laughing 😂 These guys aren’t video producers there normal guys without a lot of experience so there just trying stuff.

[@justanumber427]

Yeah, plz stop, that was weird/distracting.

[@acmcgow]

Currently building mine. I bought the plans when they first came out. Im trying to build it out of mostly repurposed steel. I'll send you pictures of my build when its done. Thanks again. Also looking forward to the thc

[@andyb7754]

I really liked the plasma table build video and bought the plans well over a year ago. One day I'll build it!! Old man syndrome!! LOL!! Thank you for your update video.

[@BuildItFixItDIY]

The story of my life! 🙂

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

I have tons of electronics and motors, etc, from building several CNC machines over the last ten years. All I need are the plans!! 👍

[@1mrgraphix]

Love the build Just ordered the plans. now the fun will begin keep up the great job you are doing making this so regular people can build something and lear along the way

[@john98889]

Not related to the plasma table but I just received your Crosskart spool kit and all my other parts to start building my rear end. I’m so pumped thank you guys for what y’all do!

[@ElmendorfCopWatch-qx7id]

I purchased the plans and am really impressed with the details.

[@tylorburris3758]

Will you be putting out a DIY version of the THC for people who have purchased the plans, or will you strictly be selling completed THC's?

[@roadboogalabuilds5318]

Hey hey I see my plazma table! Thanks for the great plans guys been using it a bit more lately, fusion 360 still hurts my brain lol but I’m slowly learning more stuff

[@VACatholic]

have you done the Titans of CNC course?

[@roadboogalabuilds5318]

@@VACatholic I have not

[@VACatholic]

@@roadboogalabuilds5318 Might want to give it a try. They have a bunch of free resources on fusion 360.

[@ConradBrander]

​@@VACatholic Just had a glance at their page, and it looks like most of it is geared towards SolidWorks. Do they have any Fusion 360 content?

[@evilsdexter5261]

dude, I don't have the space right now, but soon soon... can't wait to build this, thank you

[@gottadrivem5878]

Bought the plans back in July, cut up all the metal, but started traveling a lot for work. Recently got back to work on it and it's just about done. The plans and support are great. It's a fun project, now I will actually use my plasma cutter that has been sitting for years. I am over budget, but only because I only had a weekend to buy steel and the only place open jacked up the prices. I also added the Zone-axis. Now I just have to get comfortable using it. Thanks for all the effort you guys put into this.

[@peejayem4700]

your old plasma cutter is likely high frequency which will cause issues with electronics won’t it?

[@gottadrivem5878]

​@peejayem4700 thanks for the insight, but I already looked into that and it is low frequency, so I'm good to go.

[@peejayem4700]

@@gottadrivem5878 ah that’s perfect. I’m in the middle of my build - lots of work but hopefully worth it!

[@gottadrivem5878]

​@peejayem4700 I enjoyed building it, it will be well worth the effort. I'm still debating if I will paint it or not.

[@peejayem4700]

@@gottadrivem5878 I used galvanised and aluminium so won’t paint mine. If you’ve used mild steel would probably be a good idea I’d think

[@adrianholliman2830]

Currently building mine! :) Super excited and looking forward to some new projects, you guys are legends. Keep it up.

[@TheLsymons]

Anxiously awaiting release of the THC. Keep us posted. Thanks.

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

I buy tons of my steel from my local scrap yard!! I've got stacks of 1x, 2x, 4x, sheet of many different thicknesses, all for one low scrap metal price!! If you've got a scrap yard near you that allows you to buy scrap from them, check it out, maybe you can pick up on a few deals!!

[@stephenrose186]

I have built this recently in the uk, the cost is alot higher now but still was worth it. main savings i made was getting the water pan folded up with a golden handshake and getting the 3d printed parts done professionally (again with a golden handshake) Unfortunately and this is no discredit to jd, but for $350 that is if you are already set up as 3d printing metal tooled wizard. It will cost you more if you are an average garage man but dont let it put you off - the plasma cutter and compressor will be your main cost.

[@g60racing]

Wow, would love to see this in action. I’m in UK too want to build but space is an issue as always is in UK.

[@Keasbeysknight]

i havent built mine but have the plans. really impressed with everything you guys do and how you keep updating the original offering. great tips on the steel and the hardware. i didnt know that about the hardware and when i was pricing it out through the big box stores things got wild quick.

[@nicola3444]

Despite my deepest respect for your work I will definitely encourage my fellow hobbyists to read my experience and reconsider whether this plasma build is your best way forward. I acquired the drawings from JDG invested and everything needed and here is my learning: Most of the stuff presented is linked to from US suppliers. Here in Northern Europe this means more than doubling the prices due to transportation and import fees. I spend a lot of hours searching for local suppliers and I only found prices far higher than suggested from JDG. The X-axes profile is described as a 50x50x1.5mm tube, and it cannot be replaced by profile with thicker walls. None of the European suppliers I work with does have this in stock since it is a rare size seldomly used. Despite my OK experience with 3D printing (Ender 3) I never ended up with acceptable prints. The printed objects have thick walls and 85% infill, which is beyond my 3D printing skills. I wasted more than a kilo premium filament trying. Conclusion: I found a cheap engraving machine on German EBay with almost the same work area. It took me 6 hours to change it to a plasma cutter and I spent the same amount as my JDG attempt

[@l.c.9524]

Fantastic project in the middle of it and well under budget. Even with European inflation

[@justinmitchell1079]

Still working on mine... great plans easy to follow..

[@BurnerJones]

Holy shit. I remember running a plasmacam with torch height control in highschool and never imagined I would ever be able to afford one. As soon as I can come up with a place to store this, I'm building one.

[@emfl4437]

I just found your channel, I totally look forward to learning more. Awesome content

[@srenfreiesleben1028]

Thanks again for making these drawings, I have made one basis same. But is it not a new drawing of a table we see in front of you? :) Looks like double rails?

[@bdugh]

I am currently at the wiring and electronics part and am a little over budget but I also bought the 3d printed parts and plates from you. I have also done some extras like drag chain for the wiring and a proper box to mount the electronics. Overall I am quite happy with the build instruction and plans.

[@unwindingmeditation4577]

Hey are all the electronics parts required in the plans as well

[@mrechbreger]

Our place just sells by kilograms. whatever you need whatever shape they'll cut. In the morning they drive around in town and deliver their parts - so free shipping included.

[@millionairedieselgarage4767]

i just bought your plans and i’m trying to print everything out but have no idea how. u make a video on how to build it but not on we’re and how to print all the information you send us. are you able to help.

[@austinbarnett1]

I bought the plans, still haven't built one yet. I already have a plasma table, just wanted to support some fellow minnesotans. I am looking forward to the release of the thc

[@agguilarmetalwork4494]

Thanks for the video ! Hope the THC is budget friendly 🤞🏻👍🏻

[@jakelords24]

My only advice is use aluminum tube for the x axis. Mine is great that way. Good to get updates on this. Mine is awesome. I like it better than the Langmuir Crossfire I have access to

[@jakelords24]

Thank you for the updates in the package also!

[@goldar4846]

why aluminium?

[@fix206]

What are your thoughts on building the entire table frame out of aluminum?

[@jakelords24]

If you have the tubing or access to it then yeah, why not...I used it for my x axis since it was lighter than steel and got 3 ft for $6. Won't rust or notably tarnish. I'll see how it wears with the steel rollers over time though

[@timandrew4515]

​@@goldar4846lighter.

[@JP1AO]

The back and forth between cams is kind of annoying.

[@devone529]

Just for the record Arduino's are $28 now on Amazon as well as the OEM Website. Still excited to begin the assembly proccess!

[@jdsgarage701]

Clones will work just fine for this project as well and they are much cheaper.

[@Outlandak]

Please do a video where you walkthrough how you tune, setup, and then program a tube cut with your rotary axis attachment.

[@jdsgarage701]

This video has already been made. It is a private video that is included in the plan package.

[@nicola3444]

@@jdsgarage701where? Looking through the package i dont see it?

[@aussieblokeiiikii9169]

Hahaha the panning is funny as fuck, but seriously blokes your videos have been a wealth of knowledge and insight for me keep it up guys 💪🏽👌🏽 cheers from down under

[@joshmyers-nt9dr]

tractor supply sells bolts by the pound, around $4.50 a pound in my area

[@lusher00]

I just picked up some 8’ Thomson linear motion rails for $100 each. It’s a rail, belt, bearing block and nema 34 motor mount and flex shaft coupler. Just need motors, drivers and a frame. He’s got 12’ units I can get for $150. I plan to buy all 20.

[@kbdesignz5808]

Excellent job, I’m going to go back and watch your build. How many hours do you think you have on it?

[@777smitty4]

One thing people need to know the software is a big issue fusion is web based not an offline program so for people without a dedicated internet the cost gets expensive

[@timandrew4515]

Pretty sure FreeCAD has CAM. Can make gcode. It's free. Works offline. Lots of YT tutorials on it.

[@TheDthede89]

I just came across your budget build, and this video was posted 8 hours ago! Is it possible to increase the table size to say 4x4? If not that is not a problem, this will work for 90% of what I need it for, for the time being. I will be buying plans tomorrow! I am most likely going to be needing to order the 3d printed parts.

[@timandrew4515]

They suggest (in another video) that you can make the table longer in the Y direction, but not X because it's only supported at one end.

[@TheDthede89]

@timandrew4515 thank you, I guess I don't have notifications turned on for KZbin. Hell I would be thrilled to have even a 24x24 if just to cut link tabs. I have a mud truck I bought and it needs to be rebuild. And I made shock tabs with my plasma last year.....ugh I made one just smaller then I needed and cut 16 of them, then drilled holes, unfortunately this proved harder because I got steel from work, half of it was 1/4 AR plate. Then bolted 16 tabs together in in 1 sets of 8 and went to town with the grinder. Did this with my 1 5/8" torsion bar 16" drop arms. Needless to say if I can eliminate grinding other then grinding a spot for the ground I just may be able to get projects done.

[@csabadoth4838]

yall are awesome !!!!!!!!!

[@calholli]

I have a huge scrap yard near me that sells everything only the lot at 33cents per lb.. So finding the steel is no issue for myself.

[@ccpanel]

scrap steel can be had at the steel yard especially if they offer cutting sevices. they often have a scrap bin they will sell you steel out of. also your local scrap yard often will re-sell steel tehy have taken as scrap. Locally-i have a scrap yard that has full sheets some times..

[@MustafaHero-e9t]

What did you do for torch touching material and than go up? How did you do that

[@PoliticalTradesman]

What size electrical enclosure would you recommend?

[@catpaw96]

Amazing project my question is can the table be welded together instead of bolts.

[@SMP133]

what plasma machine re you using on the demo machine? this looks great by the way!! good work.

[@christianrc3979]

Beautiful project guys! I’ve purchased the plans but i’m a bit confused from the electronics,can you make a detailed video about it,maybe it can be useful for people like me that don’t know much electronic stuff!Thank you!

[@mastermoarman]

Do you have plans for a 5x5 plasma table? Something that could later be extended to a 5x10?

[@josiewayne6004]

nice setup....can the table be made larger? i know its just more metal, but will the computer run everything if it was a 4x8 table?

[@DF5152]

As of today 3-12-2024 it can not be built in my area for under $350. The Amazon links for all the items listed in the kit not including the water pan was more than $350. Still a good deal in my opinion.

[@jdstremi]

I think you are mistaken. the $350 cost is for X/Y axis only and no water pan. If you are in USA, Amazon links for this configuration is exactly as the video states.

[@DF5152]

I will re-examine what I ordered and put an update I did include z axis products, No water pan and no steel. @@jdstremi

[@neumero4te]

The cinematography is amazing.

[@dameionjames7755]

Is that package available as yet and what's the cost

[@lukaspotgieter7363]

Do you sell complete units.I just want to bolt together plug in and play.

[@riverbottomband]

I've got mine running and already cut a ton of stuff.Fusion 360 was too much for me. I already had Aspire so I got it going using that . Thanks

[@1slipery42]

how much sag in the cantilever arm?

[@vv-legit1016]

Saw the ndsu poster in the background are y’all from the Fargo area my dad wants me too learn too build this Cnc plasma table and was wondering if u guys are local if he’d just be able too buy some of the parts from ya in person.

[@jdsgarage701]

Send an email to the address in the description and we can work something out.

[@YACINESEBTI]

Do You Itself at its best!

[@kurtalbrecht1215]

Do you think you could mount a laser head on it?

[@enzorodriguez6582]

I have a Eastwood Versa Cut 40 Amp Plasma Cutter will it work with the plans?

[@rustynut8560]

Are you limited to the size of the table?

[@LeeWinkler]

The "filtering" you are doing for the THC... ..... thats due to high frequency start plasma cutters, right? And after you add the filtration/isolation.....does that mean a high frequency start plasma cutter will then work correctly? One more question that I came up with.... Since you are building it yourself....there is really no limit on size....you COULD theoretically build one 4 times as big.........just change all the coordinates in the software, right? (probalby have to truss the arm a bit...maybe counter balance, but still doable, right?

[@kitmaira]

I purchased a Cut 50 plasma cutter a few months back. I was wondering if I would be able to use it.

[@santathomhigh110]

What 3d printer do you use? What are the minimum requirements are needed for a 3-D printer to build these parts? Maybe you could do a video on your 3-D printer?

[@hadibheyan]

Very very interesting project, can the X and Y axis be elongated, so it can work in bigger steel area

[@abnegative2014]

I just bought plans....thankyou.

[@kr.3563]

Hey guys! I'm thinking about getting your plans and finally building that table. I'm a little concerned if I can get all the parts in europe. I guess you provide a shopping list of which things I need to buy don't you? Especially about the electric motors and all that stuff. Did you get any feedback about availability in EU?

[@mikealdag7309]

Hey guys , i purchased the plans and the plastic kit a while back , interested in purchasing the upgraded instructions and tips and tticks if you have it in a manual ?

[@homesteadfromscratch]

Have you had any experience with a YESWELDER CUT-65DS plasma cutter?

[@calculatedrisk114]

For the electronic enclosure I got a hf screw bin for $15.

[@brianm2152]

I do mostly freehand plasma cutting for metal arts. However I do want to be able to do a few brackets and such. What really got me looking at this is the pipe notching add on. I use a lot of pipe in my studio projects and the angles and sizes are numerous. When I freehand them I end up doing a LOT of grinding. I have a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 60i with an SL50 torch. I'm trying to figure out if I have to buy a different torch or can somehow modify this one or add a port to control the on/off. If anyone has done this I would be grateful to know. I'm not really sure where to start this portion.

[@jarhead9307]

Love the content, love you guys, appreciate you trying new things cinematically, let's give this dual camera interview a pass next time

[@jayinmi3706]

Is the Z axis control required for thee rotary axis and THC? I also see that there is an Arduino R4 with has wifi and BT built in for nearly the same price as an R3. Would that be a good option?

[@landyandy9617]

Just about to order the plans & parts… now that Fusion360 is pay to use can the software work with FreeCad ?

[@jdsgarage701]

Fusion 360 is still free for personal use. FreeCad also has CAM and post processors for grbl so it should work.

[@winfreddurand5713]

Hi there where can I buy your parts?

[@Crypto_Briefs_]

this is amazing

[@jozensenz]

hello is it posible for me to buy one already built coz wea i come from some parts wud be very hard to get.

[@danachristie3862]

id like to print my own 3d printed parts i looked on your site but only see the pre printed parts

[@jdsgarage701]

The .STL files for printing your own parts are included in the plan package.

[@rachelmatt7424]

I bought the plans for the CNC table they are great. Easy to build. However , I just got to the point where I'm ready to make some cuts and my titanium 45 plasma cutter torch won't start off the switch relay for some reason. I check continuity on the torch trigger and on the relay. So I have the correct wires connected to the torch relay. When I fire the relay the torch won't start. But when I pull the torch trigger manually it fires no problem. Looking for any ideas that can help please?

[@SJB64]

I also have a titanium 45 and am interested in the answer to this question before I start the build.

[@rachelmatt7424]

@@SJB64 the trigger wires have to be spliced into inside the housing of the plasma cutter body. There are videos on KZbin of how this is done. After you make the splice the trigger on the plasma cutter torch handle needs a piece of velcro around it so it can be held shut.

[@ChrisJohnson-jl5im]

Has anyone been able to use this table with an older miller plasma cutter? I have an old miller 375 x-treme with the ICE-27T torch and not sure if it will work as it’s not low frequency?

[@ranranpoopants]

Is it possible to make this a bigger table with just more square tubing or does a lot have to change like the programming?

[@rhinons7353]

Its scalable, I built 36" x36". Next one will be 36" x 48" with ballscrews

[@daviddetmer4646]

@@rhinons7353I’m interested in a 4’ square. Can you help me out with how you scaled it. I’m worried the cantilevered gantry will sag at 4’.

[@rhinons7353]

@@daviddetmer4646 it's all explained in the plans

[@RogerR-g7j]

Love mine thanks

[@Michael-Gould]

On my list of things to build, my 3d printed parts arrived safe and sound a few months ago still not go round to it 😂😂😂

[@ekdave1962]

not in Australia closer to $1000 here

[@lucasborre-hf6oj]

❤u guys rock but unfortunately mines a paper weight after paying someone over and over to help me mine still dont work still struggling understanding fusion 360 hopefully eventually mine will be rockin and rolling also over 500 into by tube bender that I still can't get right but it's user error me finding the wrong people to help!! thanks for the vids !!

[@TheBuzzman289]

i have had good luck using sheetcam for the cam and design spark for cad, Fusion was too confusing in the cam portion

[@lucasborre-hf6oj]

@@TheBuzzman289 thanks so so much sir I'm gonna give that a go !!

[@lucasborre-hf6oj]

@@TheBuzzman289 I'm just so far into time and money wise just want to see it cut some metal

[@pingoloco1199]

THC when?

[@stephengallagher3990]

Now I know this takes it way out of the price range, but has anyone built one using 2x2 aluminum instead of steel?

[@charlesmelaragni5823]

I’m over $700 into the build using the BOM and still haven’t bought any hardware, steel or plasma cutter.

[@calholli]

lol.. you spend money like a woman

[@peejayem4700]

Aliexpress will save you a bomb

[@danialhowe9814]

i got the plans and the stuff but wow... this is not as simple as it would seem... way more to do here than i expected. i would really suggest you organize that massive plan stack to be more of a a STEP BY STEP thing. after the frame im lost

[@eddluireg]

awesome video

[@matthew_dooher]

M5 fasteners are expensive, I have changed all the ones I can to more common M6

[@leeschmid471]

As much "FUN" as I am having with this project, I can't figure out how to install the post processor to Fusion 360. The vids I find talk about clouds and libraries and preferences none of which do they show how to find these things. I've watched your video, and it doesn't explain it either. I need an Idiots Guide to do this install. After 3 months doing this build that has had everything that can go wrong, go wrong I'm frustrated. After getting the wiring done, I find out the motor wires are supposed to have Drain wires. Never seen anything about that. The other thing I can' t find are the files to make the Z mounting plate or the files to make the roller if I decide to do that. Maybe I'm just stupid, or I have incomplete instructions I don't know. I am WAY over budget and still need the water pan and the slats, also no mention of slats. I seem to be the only guy having these problems. I don't have a young computer geek to turn to. I really need some clarification here.

[@markyu70]

How can it be only 350$? I made a few big heavy CNCs in last 10 years (with ESP32 and AtMega2560 electronics designed by myself, balls screws, NEMA 34 12.5Nm strong servo steppers, 2.2KW and stronger vfd water cooled spindles) so I can cut steel with these machines and OK it could be made for under 1000 euros. I made cheap 2.5" touchscreen THC. BUT!!! I spent 600 euros for 3x400V 100A plasma! It can not be found cheaper! How can you find so cheap under 350$ plasma?

[@calholli]

The 350 is just for the table.. It's assumed that you would already get a plasma cutter.

[@markyu70]

@@calholli I spent more than 800€ but still no first cut kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6u3mGiJl95sraMsi=VchJ4Exd_5xFy1a9

[@catpaw96]

amazing