StepCraft 2 CNC Router Kit - From Assembly to first Prop

[Sean]

Wish you were my neighbor. very cool looking machine. how loud is it?

 

[blickfangQ2]

Total time was about 6 hours for the rough path.





And here it is



Now to the fine path

 

[blickfangQ2]

Wish you were my neighbor. very cool looking machine. how loud is it?

Haha, the machine is pretty noisy. My vacuum is louder but it gets close to that. I have to wear ear protection all the time.

 

[blickfangQ2]

So, first fine path is done




It came out super smooth very happy with the result. Unfortunately it didn't cut through the entire panel... My Z-Axis Zero was a bit to high I guess + I forgot to make a cutout path. So my bad... Will sleep over it and think about how I'll get it out... Maybe grinding from the back will do.

 

[Sean]

So, first fine path is done

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It came out super smooth very happy with the result. Unfortunately it didn't cut through the entire panel... My Z-Axis Zero was a bit to high I guess + I forgot to make a cutout path. So my bad... Will sleep over it and think about how I'll get it out... Maybe grinding from the back will do.

Why not raise the part with something thin. and make the last pass of the out edge?

 

[blickfangQ2]

Why not raise the part with something thin. and make the last pass of the out edge?

Unfortunately I already unmounted because I thought it'll be super easy to push out... :/
Putting it exactly back in place is impossible I guess...

 

[blickfangQ2]

The last comment only makes sense if you guys know that I did the second half late at night too




Will try to grind from the back...

 

[Sean]

The last comment only makes sense if you guys know that I did the second half late at night too

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Will try to grind from the back...
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Looks like you can almost see the outer edge on the back. a sanding block or hand sander would get you there pretty quick i would think. i like this machine. any thoughts on your next project?

 

[blickfangQ2]

Looks like you can almost see the outer edge on the back. a sanding block or hand sander would get you there pretty quick i would think. i like this machine. any thoughts on your next project?

Yep, almost there. The project is not done yet
The pieces need to be glued together and maybe I'll mold the knife... We'll see.

Next I'll try to cut EVA Foam with it, so I can instant cut Pep files

Stay tuned

 

[blickfangQ2]

Here we go:

 

[Sean]

Curious? what did you glue It with? looks like Bondo...

 

[blickfangQ2]

Curious? what did you glue It with? looks like Bondo...

No it's not bondo
It's "Holzleim" so white wood glue. It clears out when dry. I can tell you the brand when I get home from work.

 

[blickfangQ2]

Curious? what did you glue It with? looks like Bondo...

Its Ponal Express

Here it is:




Now to the details

 

[Sean]

Awesome! :thumbsup

 

[D3COY]

Wow so glad I looked through this thread! I'm a huge fan of buck as well. I might try and take a stab at making one of these!