Making A Full Size CNC Plasma Cutter for a Small Shop

In which I make exactly 0.5 cnc plasma cutters.
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[@brocklewis6809]

I’d love to see a tutorial for the control side of things! I’m in the middle of designing a small table for my garage and could use any help I can get.

[@nefariousyawn]

I wonder if that's a common challenge for diy CNC. I have a machine that's already built, but the controller is ancient and obscure and I just kind of lost motivation to get it running properly. Hardware is easy for me, but fusing that with electronics and software is when my brain clocks out to look for other shiny objects to play with.

[@minskmade]

@@nefariousyawn check out a gecko540 with a smooth stepper..i run 3 cncs with this setup...controller was like a grand total...that inc;uded 48volt psus and 12 and 5 volt psu...wiring etc..

[@helloworld9924]

It is crazy to me that you only have so many subscriptions. Your projects are amazing and complex, and your videos are so fun to watch. Hopefully more people will get to know you soon. Greetings from Poland.

[@noatreiman]

Right? And also he is CUTEEEE 💗

[@KieranShort]

One mention of him by AvE and he'll have a million subscribers.

[@JohanErikssonSWE]

said it before but i just want to drive it home.... I watch a ton of different DIY channels on YT, this right here "Cranktown City" is by far the most fun and engaging to watch. I love your humor and the "we´ll see" attitude you bring. I understand the ammount of problemsolving and grind that goes into the build that just dont get on film, i am amazed at the speed of wich you blast through these projects. Be safe and keep the spirit up brother

[@squelchstuff]

Yep and yep. Looks to be an interesting build, and definitely along the lines I've been thinking for a dual role (steel and dead tree carcass) small footprint machine for myself. I just hadn't got past the dream it up fully stage quite yet. Seeing your design gives me hope, and the answer is as above for both questions.

[@robbiesaylor9733]

Just wanted to say that I'd love to see a little more detail about the programming and electronics side of your projects.. I wouldn't say go full nerd cause there is plenty of that out there.. I like the fact that you let your mistakes show and I'm glad you made the choice to "lower the bar" I let perfection stand in the way of starting a lot of my own projects and watching you jump first encourages me to loosen up and do a thing regardless of it being right the first time! Keep at it!

[@jim4556]

yes on the Linux CNC. how do you plan on dealing with the smoke? I saw some people make a down draft table using one of those 6inch in line duct fans but their table was like a third of the size of this. love the idea of the plasma table being on its side. really cuts down on the space it takes and probably make placing a heavy sheet on it easier. might be problamatic with parts falling behind the sheet as its cutting. might need to design the parts to leave tabs so they need to be tapped out once the job is finished.

[@Раиса-х1в]

The desktop laser cutter I know uses a water table to deal with the metal debris dropped during the cutting process.

[@oilio5465]

I can design my own CNC but a lynx video would be great. You explain things weirdly well

[@Nate_69420]

Heck yeah id love to get a hold of plans for this! This could also work with wood for a wood cutter! A series on how to set up the electronics would be very helpful indeed! Either way, love your videos! Im drooling over this new cutter your putting together!

[@jaggederest]

Pretty sure she'll cut wood. Just have the extinguisher handy ;)

[@alexstone691]

You had me worried in the beginning, it was all going too smoothly

[@ScamstinCrew]

I'd say if you did build and mock it up in cad already. Then there's not much additional time to put plans for sale. Personally I don't plan on building a plasmas table like this I love the panel saw style layout. But one thing you are gonna need to deal with is dross building up at the bottom between the back sheet and frame.

[@zrobotics]

Slightly concerned at 2:32 that you are building it properly, this isn't lowering the bar at all! Although we return to form by the end of the video

[@Justonething3359]

Hey mate I think a quick video for you would be to make a system like with your Drills to remind you to turn your gas off

[@MAB_YT]

I just don't understand how you haven't reached 100k subscribers yet. Awesome content. Thanks for making great stuff.

[@andreaudio]

My bet it's just that youtube likes great volume of videos.

[@cxob2134]

A CNC tutorial would be nice, but these Build Log style videos are also an absolute treat.

[@MakerMadness]

Great job man. Fellow Arizonian here… keep up the good work. I’d watch you do a tutorial. I’d probably buy the plans/fusion files if they were parametric so I could size the plasma cutter to a size that fits my needs!

[@Раиса-х1в]

If you are in need, I will be happy to provide you with a laser cutting machine that suits your needs

[@billmiller4800]

Great video. Nice to see that the best laid plans may still have a small flaw. It teaches people that even if you think it's perfect, some minor thing can make a mess of the plans. Oh wait... you said you weren't a role model... I think you're a perfectly good role model! I suspect your solution to the problem will be ingenious!

[@sheanyquist]

Linux cnc tips and tricks video and beginners guide

[@Hollywood4Fun]

I'm building a small desktop CNC machine right now. That's how I found this video. I had to subscribe just because your channel on fabrication made me laugh more than any other. I think you are the master of fabrication zen. At least on video you are. Got to love when somebody takes so many problems in stride and just forges ahead. Thanks for the entertainment. Good stuff.

[@frankcsernetics2376]

You are both knowledgeable and funny! I've liked and subscribed and I'm starting your next video on this build. I'm a licensed Machinist with an abundance of CNC experience. Notice how I haven't been condecending? LOL Any ways, you are very entertainging. I hope you make more build videos!

[@huevacho97]

this guy is messy... but he knows what he's doing

[@UltimateMaking]

Very big YES for ghetto tutorial on electronics and setup on linux cnc

[@JulianMakes]

Great video! Did you ever make plans for it? Cheers julian😊 (Edit) I’d also love to see a Linux / cnc setup vid)

[@TheAdambright]

Brilliant! Aluminium though… not elumnum! You deserve waaaaay more subscribers!

[@darmichar73]

Good lord. Square. Plum. Level. This channel has gone to hell! What happened to lowering the bar? Just shittin' ya. You never cease to amaze me with the ideas you come up with. Keep up the good work man.

[@sommersetcoker5455]

Dude... since i got the.. u know what... the Big Blue Monster.. has just .. sat there.. the water all evaporated... It just looks at me like... when we guna cut some shit dad.. u used to play with me every day...... I dont have the heart to cut it up for scrap... :,( Your build is awesome dude, but, why not real rails?

[@adamsiwek7995]

Your bed sensor is way overcomplicated, just use something like bltouch. Great video.

[@H34...]

Wont loose cut parts fall and cause problems? At work we have the odd problem with parts falling partially between the slots of our regular horizontally oriented plasma and catching on the tool head. Extras i'd recommend is replacing the floating head with a electrical contact sensor between the torch and workpiece. That's what i built for work, works much better on thinner stuff that would otherwise deflect under the floating head before it triggers and make your torch fire while dragging.

[@barabolak]

I see how much work it is to make a CNC Plasma Cutter, and for sure, if I ever need one, I'll just buy one. I don't like suffering

[@jorisjanssens4169]

Yes please. Do some tutorials. Electronics and the plasma cutter head assembly. Just go a bit deeper in the explanation. Keep up the good work.

[@LoremIpsum497]

Nice one!

[@steveyoutube1709]

Design , nope… lots of guys have them with affiliate links to make money Setup, nope Arc droid open source, yes sir

[@TimoNoko]

Definitively more interesting than Matthias Wandelvogel's furniture videos.

[@AndrewSpencer2]

Cool design! I'd totally be interested in plans... if I hadn't already bought an old industrial 5x10 table. I'm converting it to centroid acorn controls, will see how it goes...

[@minskmade]

centorid is pretty plug and play...it just works out of the box from what ive seen...i use mach 3 because I'm insane.

[@LanceThumping]

You don't sniff glue sticks, you lick them. They are nature's push pop.

[@barabolak]

That saw blade didn't look like it was made to cut metal.............................................................................................................................

[@TioDave]

I'm working on a mpcnc plasma. It's about the size of your first one. I'm using it as a learning experience until I can fit a lager one.

[@Luf3nene]

Excelente trabajo Cómo puedo descargar los planos ? Saludos desde Perú

[@myshopmyrules.3017]

A bit late but. Put some caster on a pallet. Iv moved all sort of stuff on the one i had. Also made a 2x4 frame tall enough to almost be level with my pickup. Made it east for me to drag an engine from the truck onto it and roll it onto my shed.

[@stanmcdonald]

Do you have plans for this machine. I would love to build one. Thanks

[@Mr87corey]

Would like to see the electronics "tutorial", i have a diy cnc plasma using a cheap usb mach3 controller, be interested to see the linux setup.

[@DVWorkshop]

Cranktown, Cranktown City Its a good job! let it be often ♫♫♫

[@damustermann]

Not copper bro, this was great!

[@ampakinetic]

Yes please to the plasma Linux CNC tutorial and the electronics. Also would be interested in the plans.

[@b7z21]

Yes on the linux cnc, thinking of doing an upgrade myself...

[@Ferraday]

Please don’t stop what you’re doing, you’ll get the recognition you deserve some day.

[@minskmade]

great build...i guess my question is how does the water stay in the water table...:P

[@barabolak]

You can even use plywood for some parts! It's much easier to work with

[@grantfielder]

Yes to both those things. Love the vids brotha, and a tutorial vid would be awesome ! Keep up the awesome content 💪

[@UltimateMaking]

I wish your channel had millions of subs, your videos are the only ones I dont find boring on that platform. Youre my top1 😂

[@V5Aussie]

YES TO BOTH! Please! That'd be awesome. :D

[@adelinyoungmark1929]

the easiest finish for aluminum is throwing it on a gravel ground and stepping on it a bunch and throwing it around, and putting it in a sack with rocks and tossing it down the stairs for an hour.

[@ibrahimkocaalioglu]

I like solving problems and have plenty of time. Feel free to contact me.

[@williamross8199]

I’m glad you upload videos more! I look forward to all of them!!!

[@lrussell851]

Umm... HELL YES I'd be interested in the plans! Also, def interested in the setup of the electronics and firmware/software.

[@bcs7686]

I mean let's see how it works and holds up before we talk about plans but if it does I'd consider a set

[@ijustwanttogosailing8248]

Yes please, make a tutorial on setting up electronic and software side.

[@brucewilliams6292]

I'd like to see a Linux CNC tutorial and maybe the plans too. As always, love your videos.

[@barabolak]

I see you got some fireball tools equipment there!

[@cranktowncity]

That dude is a marketing genius

[@tkelker]

I would love to see plans. Also, a torch height controller. Please

[@custos3249]

Pretty slick angling the table to take up less space. But, um. A couple questions. What do you plan to do when steel parts and waste are cut loose, slip, or otherwise shift? And solving that, does that solution also work for cutting aluminum, stainless, etc? - assuming you want that extra functionality

[@tjhemrick]

Yes, agreed, the space savings is genius. Right after that I wondered about securing the metal and cut pieces falling. Really curious how this will be addressed. Awesome video though.

[@TheDistur]

Well you got part way. Never seen a leany one before. Interesting for sure!

[@karlmathews7483]

Please explain the CNC wiring and Linux like I'm a 5 year old whose favorite breakfast is paint chips

[@cranktowncity]

I got you

[@delucain]

You made your CNC plasma cutter build it's replacement??? Been there man. I trained my replacement at several jobs.

[@cranktowncity]

Hahaha so cruel

[@xavierdemers-bouchard2747]

Duuuuuuuuuuude Yes to both. You really hide your genius really well but you don't fool me hahahaha. Great work sir and funny as all get out.

[@vsevkrawczeniuk8019]

I would love to see a tutorial for Linux CNC! That's the hardest part for me to figure out with my CNC machine too.

[@razberry1997]

Hell yeah! make the tutorials! I wish I had more videos available on how the electronics and software work

[@carbonEX-2023]

Make a full tutorial about all project and electronics

[@kob8082]

just leaving a comment for the algorithm

[@KN612-su2py]

Definitely interested in seeing a linuxcnc tutorial!

[@KieranShort]

What a great ending! Bring on the rest 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@guyincognito394]

I'd be interested in both plans and tutorial.

[@digbylaurencebarcis7771]

Hi, how much for plans? cheers

[@epicfred]

We need another multi channel collaborative build off. Mostly because I want to participate. Potato cannons perhaps? Also, the Linux CNC tutorial would be cool. DIY CNC is what kept me from doing anything like that before I purchased my commercial, plug and play plasma cutter. I have other machines I want to convert but I have no idea where to start with them.

[@AlbertFilice]

Love it, looking forward to seeing the second part!

[@trentstewart5144]

Let's see the Linux CNC tutorial!

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

FluidNC is worth checking out for the controller, it runs on ESP32 so you get a wireless interface. Its quite nice & easy to setup.

[@TheRainHarvester]

Interesting. Do you use it? How does it compare to arduino grbl?

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

@@TheRainHarvester A bit late, but yes i do use it. Its basically grbl made for ESP32, and its in continious developement. Its great.

[@barabolak]

Don't forget you have a 3D printer. Many of those parts can be 3D printed from ASA plastic. The results will be better. You could make some metal heat shields to prevent them from melting or something.

[@saf3ty3rd]

Out of curiosity, what do you do professionally? You have a pretty amazingly diverse skill set.

[@pavulon5000]

Cranktown City is hands down the best DIY channel on youtube, prove me wrong (you can't)

[@sintaxera]

Ofc we want more of you. Tutorial or rant

[@nefariousyawn]

Thumbs up to seeing how you deal with Linux CNC. I have a machine that's already built, but the controller is ancient and obscure and I just kind of lost motivation to get it running properly. Hardware is easy for me, but fusing that with electronics and software is when my brain clocks out to look for other shiny objects to play with.

[@phillipgreen4274]

Would love to see your CNC tutorials!

[@ryanhacker9444]

Great video! Love your content!

[@Tims_Projects]

This reminds me why I now add all the nuts, bolts and screws to a 3D model on parts that move. You are doing a grate job as you always do. I love the way you have put it on its side, but I think you may need a Screw instead of the 10mm Timing Belt, when the power to the stepper motor is turned off, the trolley may drop to the floor. Perhaps split the aluminium part in two so you can spread those pieces apart, leaving a gap for the rollers on third rail.

[@Enoch1970]

My Grandpa used to build a lot of things without making any drawings. He also had gnarly hands. Anyhow planning everything out ahead of time works theoretically, and then when you do it... well these things happen. It happened plenty of times out on the construction site. I am sure you will find a solution, you are a smart guy.

[@fungalspore]

THIS GUY IS A BAD ASS MOFO love it

[@krishnavasudevarao]

Hilarious commentary 😂 fantastic video. Looking forward to the complete build. And yes, one day I'd like to make my own CNC plasma. Would love to buy your plans..

[@ElizabethGreene]

For my mini cnc mill I used a RAMPS board, just like the one in a 3d printer. Given your experience with the tig-printer that might be easier than LinuxCNC. I use bCNC running on a PC to control the mill, connected to the ramps board via USB.

[@DFEUERMAN]

LinuxCNC tutorial would be great, sir! I had problems with LinuxCNC with a tiny 3018 CNC driven by an RPi and ended up getting some results with buggy Candle on my PC.

[@robwgeorge]

Yes Tutorial on Electronics & Linux CNC. Though I'd love to build a Plasma CNC...I have too many project going already.

[@reaper060670]

Bro ur a feckin' star mate.. Ur funny as fook and u build good stuff too man.. I'm only getting into metalwork atm so maybe a CNC Plasma cutter is way past my pay grade right now but I would love to see the video about the ELECTRONICS though.. I struggle with all this tech shit man. PLEASE, PLEASE MAKE THIS VIDEO ABOUT THE ELECTRONICS MY BRO.. PLEASE!!!!!!! Keep up the great work man. Ur an absolute star man.. I mean that bro. I'm learning shit while having a laugh with u while ur doing it. Putting the CNC PLASMA CUTTER on it's side is a weird but maybe brilliant concept.. I cannot wait to see how it turns out my friend. I'll be searching for video #2 coming next.. Take care man and keep doin' ur thang mayne.. Oh yeah the bedroom scene with the old Plasma girlfriend was brilliant.. ahahahahaha! Did u light up a reefer afterwards? LMAO.. I'm only starting my welding journey. I call it a journey bcos it could lead me nowhere fast but I'm gonna have fun while I'm on that bloody road trip bro.. I have one of those cheap ass DEKOPRO 2 in 1 but while it stick welders it also has LIFT TIG specs.. I don't even know if I aid that right but u get my meaning I hope.. I had to buy a LIFT TIG torch which funnily enough was more expensive than the bloody welder..haha! I swear to God man they had a piece of copper pipe in the plug where the fuse should be just to get it to 160 amps.. That's dangerous, right?? hahaha! Feckin' COWBOYS the lot of em at DEKOPRO.. I put in the 13Amo fuse bcos on the domestic settings u can only get 130Amps I'm told bcos of the 13amp fuse?? Don't ask me how that works. I'm no sparks.. I bought a welder for 80 euros which is a 10-80amp machine. It's from a place called LIDL that sells food like a big store but they sell own brand tools. The Stick welder is a little belter all the same. I really wanna learn to TIG WELD. I think the welds look much cleaner so once I get a bottle of gas and one of those regulators I'll be ok.. REGULATORS!!! Mount up! Sorry man. I love that movie. I hate Charlie Sheen though.. He's a complete waster.. Emilio Esteves and Charlie were awesome in "Men at Work".. If u haven't seen that movie then u have to watch it bro.. It's an all time classic stoner movie.. Hash made my 20's bareable just about..

[@RokasSondaras]

What you are doing is amazing, everyone should strive to be this resourceful and smart.

[@digitizer101]

Let me see, buy plans to plasma CNC where gantry parts collide? Heck yeah let's go for it why not. And a big yes on Linux CNC tutorial what's the worst that could happen I toss all my windows and apple devices.

[@aaronbuildsa]

Having bought two sets of CNC plasma cutter plans (and built 0 CNC plasma cutters), I'd probably buy a set of plans. Also yes, please, to the control side tutorial!

[@jamesa.bertrandsr.5457]

👍a damn good ol'dinger!!!

[@steves.5868]

I'd pay $30-40 for plans if they also came with linux cnc config files.

[@cranktowncity]

That's a great idea! And don't worry, they won't be that expensive

[@steves.5868]

@@cranktowncity Any plans to sell the small plasma cut parts needed?

[@moderatex6049]

awww happy middle indeed cant wait for the next vid! YES I WANT THE PLANS! And I'd gladly send some dingers your way for them too brother

[@ibrahimkocaalioglu]

You may try to use aluminium sigma profile for your next cnc. It is much faster and lighter build. Also you may use a proper linear rails for your X Y axis. Your linear stages are to bulky and therefore they collidated at the end of the video.

[@dondywondy]

Yes, I would love to see your Linux CNC tutorial! Thanks again for making these entertaining videos Viking. Appreciate it! (I said Viking 'cause you sorta look like a Viking.)

[@carlnelson3893]

I would buy your plans for this CNC plasma table, and would appreciate "tutorial" Help... Please and thank you! Just found this channel and I like what I see!