CNC Router

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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

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Synonyms: DE: CNC-Fräse, Portalfräsmaschine
Used with: end mills
Location: CNC room
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Status: [[Has InfoBox Status::under construction (see issue #8)]]
Firmware: grbl
Software: LaserWeb, Fusion360
Manual: product page, click "documentation" tab
Tutors: NitramLegov
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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.

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) collar, this is the size you need when buying your router bits. The kit came with another collar (probably 1/8 inch, but not checked yet) for smaller bits.

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.