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We built the 1500mm x 1500mm version of the [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2538752 WorkBee CNC], which is based on the Openbuilds OX.
We built the 1500mm x 1500mm version of the [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2538752 WorkBee CNC], which is based on the Openbuilds OX. It can cut sheet material of up to 27mm thickness on a work area of approximately 1250mm x 1250mm.


Details on setting it up can be found in [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/8 issue #8] - maybe you would like to help?
Details on setting it up can be found in [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/8 issue #8] - maybe you would like to help?
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=== Router ===
=== Router ===


The router mounted to it is a Dewalt D26200 (GB). It came with a '''1/4 inch (6.35 mm) collar''', this is the size you need to consider when buying your router bits.
The router mounted to it is a Dewalt D26200 (GB). It came with a '''1/4 inch (6.35 mm) and 1/8 inch collar''', this are the sizes you need to consider when buying your router bits.
 
As 1/4 inch bits are difficult to obtain in Germany, we orderd another 8mm collar.
The kit came with another collar (probably 1/8 inch, but not checked yet) for smaller bits.


== Further Reading ==
== Further Reading ==

Revision as of 18:13, 26 February 2018

A CNC router is a computerized woodworking machine - basically a router mounted on a positioning system. While it may also be able to handle other materials depending on the bits you use, a proper CNC mill is more precise for machining parts out of metals and other non-wood materials.

There is also an interesting new approach of handheld CNC routing coming out which may remove the size constraints that come with any fixed-frame machine.

WorkBee

MachineInfoBox

Ooznest WorkBee CNC

Workbee frame.JPG
Synonyms: DE: CNC-Fräse, Portalfräsmaschine
Material: wood
Used with: 1/4" (maybe also 1/8"?) end mills
Location: CNC room
Access Requirements: CNC Router IntroductionSome use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "".
Status: [[Has InfoBox Status::under construction (see issue #8)]]
Firmware: grbl
Software: LaserWeb, Fusion360
Manual: product page, click "documentation" tab
Tutors: NitramLegov
Pakue
Johannes
LuzianSome use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "".
Similar (More or Less): router, CNC mill


We built the 1500mm x 1500mm version of the WorkBee CNC, which is based on the Openbuilds OX. It can cut sheet material of up to 27mm thickness on a work area of approximately 1250mm x 1250mm.

Details on setting it up can be found in issue #8 - maybe you would like to help?

Router

The router mounted to it is a Dewalt D26200 (GB). It came with a 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) and 1/8 inch collar, this are the sizes you need to consider when buying your router bits. As 1/4 inch bits are difficult to obtain in Germany, we orderd another 8mm collar.

Further Reading

Other spaces with (somewhat) similar machines and good approaches/documentation:


What you can do with it

You can make furniture or even build a house. For more ideas, check out the CNC Milling Ideas.