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The Big CNC is a custom CNC router designed and built by Danny Miller. It has a maximum cutting area of 5' by 8' | The Big CNC is a custom CNC router designed and built by Danny Miller. It has a maximum cutting area of 5' by 8' | ||
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| + | Max Z height is approx 7.5" from nut to spoilboard, but this does vary as spoilboard is added or removed. Note that the max usable stock height will typically need room for your bit to go on top of it | ||
{{Required|Big CNC}} | {{Required|Big CNC}} | ||
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==Checklist== | ==Checklist== | ||
Before I Start | Before I Start | ||
| + | * Make sure rail travel is free of obstructions such as vacuum carts | ||
* Switch on the two power outlets | * Switch on the two power outlets | ||
* Wear Glasses and Closed Shoes | * Wear Glasses and Closed Shoes | ||
* Fix your work to the table (nylon nails, screws, double sided tape) | * Fix your work to the table (nylon nails, screws, double sided tape) | ||
* Mount the bit | * Mount the bit | ||
| − | * | + | * Unrack & Home |
* Switch on Dust Collection | * Switch on Dust Collection | ||
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When I'm done | When I'm done | ||
Revision as of 15:32, 9 May 2022
The Big CNC is a custom CNC router designed and built by Danny Miller. It has a maximum cutting area of 5' by 8'
Max Z height is approx 7.5" from nut to spoilboard, but this does vary as spoilboard is added or removed. Note that the max usable stock height will typically need room for your bit to go on top of it
Members must complete the Big CNC Class before using this tool
Checklist
Before I Start
- Make sure rail travel is free of obstructions such as vacuum carts
- Switch on the two power outlets
- Wear Glasses and Closed Shoes
- Fix your work to the table (nylon nails, screws, double sided tape)
- Mount the bit
- Unrack & Home
- Switch on Dust Collection
When I'm done
- Shutdown the two power outlets.
- put wrenches, bolt, thingy back in the box in the CNC cabinet.
- Clean up the remaining dust.
Tooling
While there's often an assortment of tools to be found around the space, regular users will want to purchase their own router bits.
Resources
Maintenance
This tool is owned by Danny Miller and hosted at Asmbly for members to use. Please contact the workshop committee if maintenance is required.
