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What's the best software for modelling your cabinet prior to building?
bperkins01:
I'd like a CNC for fun myself, and a 3D printer (for fun), and one of those laser gismos too!
I agree with Mike on the cabinet - CNC would be a bit much for making boxes :P
But still fun to play with..
Mike A:
That is a good reason to build one. I did the same thing many years ago.
I built it out of HDPE plastic, gas pipe, and roller skate bearings.
I bought bearing blocks at Farm and Fleet.
I used it to make wine racks for a liquor distributor.
I made a few hundred racks for them.
The problem is that I built that before I had a strong base in woodworking.
I started using that machine to do everything.
About ten years ago I realized that my woodworking skills were lacking.
I dedicated myself to learning and found that it was way more fulfilling to be hands on.
I disassembled my CNC machine. The router from that machine is the same router I use in my router table today.
A couple years later I bought a small CNC machine to handle stuff too complex for my skills.
I have ideas for a larger format CNC machine. There are a couple of jobs I could take on if I had one.
uptown47:
Probably not the place for them but here's a few photos of the CNC build if you're interested. Excuse the woodwork and the mess of it all. I'm by no means a professional!! But, it works, and that's the main thing! :)
(There's more been done since these photos but it gives you an idea)
Mike A:
Is there a reason you have a separate power supply for each stepper?
You did a good job organizing your cables. Those things can turn into a mess.
uptown47:
--- Quote from: Mike A on August 09, 2019, 09:41:16 am ---Is there a reason you have a separate power supply for each stepper?
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The PSUs came with the steppers. I just fitted the lot as it spreads the load a bit. I didn't really think to run them all off one to be honest. I'm not sure what the steppers are pulling at full load but I could probably get away with just one power supply (or maybe two?). Good observation! :-)
--- Quote from: Mike A on August 09, 2019, 09:41:16 am ---You did a good job organizing your cables. Those things can turn into a mess.
--- End quote ---
Thanks. I really wanted to keep things neat and tidy but, unfortunately, due to issues I've had with electrical noise and various other problems the cables are a right mess at the moment. I'll be tidying them back up again though when I finish the latest round of mods! :)
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