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just wanted to thank you for the amazing design, I have had mine finished for 7 months now. I was really impressed with how it could be reconfigured, about making it larger.... it can be done. mine has a travel of 102" by 54", I was able to do this by having 2 powered y rails with steel reinforced belts. it was originally intended to be only a plasma table... however it have been being used as a router table for wood working, as well as a gigantic 3d printer. if your wondering how I did all of this I would be more than happy to share pictures.

This will allow a LOT more people to have a plasma cutting table in their shop. People like me that can't really justify 5+k to get one with the amount of part cutting I do, but I do enough to justify this and what a fun project making it will be. Got the plans yesterday and my 3D printer will be busy for a few days now. Between the well organized plans and all of the videos, I believe even I can make this work LOL The only thing easier would be a package with all of the parts ready to assemble under or around 1k (not the cutter) if that is even realistic. Thanks JD's Garage

You guys are amazing! I was raised in NW Montana so I know what an effort it takes to keep moving forward in the winter when temptation is to throw another log on the fire and put your feet up.

Haven’t started my build yet but just wanted to thank you guys for making this possible.

I really enjoy watching your videos and you've inspired me to build a CNC plasma cutter. With that said, your accuracy test was anything but an accuracy test. When I think of a CNC accuracy test, it's a test that measures how far the axis moves compared to how far you told it to move. Your test indicated the amount of backlash for the axis, or lack thereof, and it assured me that your machine isn't "losing steps", but that's about it. I'd enjoy seeing you repeat the test and show how far the axis moves if you tell it to move 0.25", 0.5" 0.75", etc. (the farther the better). Thanks for sharing your CNC plasma experiences!

Bought the plans, and all parts are printed. Currently gathering materials and waiting for electronics. Thanks for making this! Altso the "paperwork" is realy good 5/5

I don't even know if I'll build the thing but I bought the plans just to support your channel and the only reason your channel even showed up on my radar was because of your smoker build. I love what you all are doing!

Working on mine now. I have an evil plan to try combining this with Applied Science Ben's DIY waterjet cutter, set it up to trade between the plasma torch and the waterjet head... Great work guys! The Community is a better place due to people like you! ❤

I can’t wait to find a steel supplier tomorrow and get mine put together. Thanks again guys

ordered the electronic portion of mine today and steel was here last week! cant wait to get it together

I made my gantry 1" higher and wide enough to slide a 4' sheet through the machine. Finished up the mechanicals today and should have all the wiring run to the steppers tomorrow for the first cut.

You would love having home switches when you need to continue your cut after some failure not to scrap the plate or part, at least letting it run dry from the beginning of file and starting the plasma at right moment.

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. One suggestion would be to have a remote microphone when recording. 👍

Great video with some great tips! I plan on building mine this spring. Just picked up the plans for the tube bended as well. I'm layed up now with a broken ankle so I'm working on my fusion skills.

Guys, limit switches are to not crash the machine, not for work alignment. I agree they are not strictly necessary but they absolutely do no hurt in case you try to run a program that goes outside of the working area by mistake.

I didn't know 0.6 tips existed. I'll have to see I can find some for my torch. Thanks from Colorado.

Hi, a very useful summary on using you machine considering limitations and practical application. Thank you

Everything awesome! Thanks for testing the accuracy at the end of the arm where accuracy will be the worst. .001 at the end of the arm is pretty impressive. The design could be expanded much wider with the addition of a 2nd rail and roller setup.

I have just downloaded your plans. Thanks for sending so quickly.

I have had mine up and running for about 3 months now and love it. Thanks for all the tips I am sure they will help when dialing in different size metals. I know post processing videos can be boring but I would love to see a part from start to finish. One of the areas I am struggling with recently is with Open Builds CAM software. It doesn't allow for an open vector and some times you just need a single line arc but can't do this in Open Builds CAM. Sounds like you may be using Fusion 360 for post process and Open Builds controller for sending the G-Code. Any ways thanks for sharing all of the videos constantly updating the build plans with any new info or items you find.

The plans wers sent straight away and it all looks nice and clear. I have ordered all the electrical components and plan to assemble that side of it befor making the frame. Thatway I can see it all working as the computer controling and setting up the arduino is the bit Im not so confident about. It would be great to see a video on that side of things. Im sure I wil be ordering my printed parts soon..

Brilliant Job Guys, always evolving an already Great CNC plasma cutter

I bought your plans and was going to build it but in the end I think I am going to convert my CNC router to also have plasma capabilities. Mainly because I already have it. If it sells in the next few days. I will go this route as I would like the extra space. My router takes up a lot of space. I will defently be looking into adding your THC though.

I purchased the plans and the printed parts. I cant wait to start the build. You guys are gonna be famous one day, remember us when that happens....LOL ! I have had several home built CNC machines over the years with many type of drive trains, lead screws, chains and sprockets and rack and pinion, but never a belt drive. I liked the rack and pinion drive train the very best. With that being said, does the belt lose or gain length in temperature changes? Also do you guys have a forum in the works? Id really like to see that because information could be exchanged and shared more easily. As far as limit switches, I have a CNC 4x8 router table now and I use them as home switches along with a "fence in the corner of the X and Y that way My table is always squared and I never have to set my X and Y no mater what type of material shape I use. As long as i set it up in my CAD program, I can throw a circle in my fence and take off.

Great Vid! I’m new to watching you guys, but seeing how the vertical was jumping around, I think you need to add a little digital filtering to the incoming height data stream. Probably do a simple Alpha Filter first and see how that does, and if you need better up it to an Alpha Beta or Alpha Beta Gamma filter. Might have to add in a median filter if the data noise is really spiky. I wouldn’t think you have to go to a Kalman filter for this, but that is an option too. Looking forward to seeing more! Thanks!

Thanks for posting this video, it really is full of helpful tips. At the beginning of the video you indicated you've updated the plans to include Z-axis set-up tips; is this something that's available separately for purchase, or will you make it available to those of us who've previously purchased the plans? Also, I was thrilled to see the bender plans are available...I just purchased a set! Keep up the great work!

Great project. Where do you source your plasma cutter consumables? I bought your plans and a Lotos LPT5500D-CNC model. As far as I can tell, they only sell 1.0mm tips but you reference three different sizes in the video. Thanks, I'm building this now.

Great tips guy's! Is there anyway you guys could do video on your work flow in fusion for the rotary axis?

I sure hope langmuir systems doesn't get wind of this

I am really impressed with your unit so I have ordered your plans and 3d printed parts. I currently have an older harbor freight plasma torch. I am wondering what make and plasma cutter do you recommend with this cnc? Also I have not yet found a video on how you set up your cutter electronics to work with the table. Do you have that video and if so what is the link. Thank you.

There is an easier way to do it, two registration pins per edge for your workpiece corner referenced to home and learning how to use the wcs is fusion. Perfect consistency every time between sheets and far faster and more accurate than faffing about eye balling it.

@jdsgarage701 you mentioned the ability to make the machine longer in one direction. How much longer could you make it. Could you achieve a cutting length of 7 feet?

Hello, In in the process of starting to build my table and your post about making it 102 x 54 sounds interesting. Could you send me some photos and explain how you got there? Thanks for your help.

Hi. I accidentally bought 4a motor for x axis, and now tb6600 is running on full power, and getting really hot. Can i upgrade the microdriver with more powerful one, or can i use driver dm556 for y axis. Y axis motor is 3a only. thank you for support.

Hi! What are the strips that you’ve put on the bearing run surfaces? I’m guessing it’s to create a uniform surface rather than the imperfections in the paint. I can’t see that detail on the plans, thanks.

avez vous prévu de travailler le bois et la gravure merci. do you plan to work with wood and engraving thank you

Got a link to those smaller tips? I just realized I'm using 1mm and should really be using a smaller diameter, probably the issues I've been having

I'm subscribing and may just snag one of these. I'm really curious about the taking a picture and burning it. I like that a lot. I could do it in my shop. I hate trying to figure out design software. What is the software you use?

Im about to pull the trigger and order your plans and printed parts. I think im going to make it 2 x 4 feet.

Great information God bless

Hi guys, just wanted to ask what the flex is like where the 3d printed parts are used? I'm concerned my 3d material won't cut it?

Hi I’m really interested to build it where I can buy plans (in metric)?

What is the total cost if I were to purchase your 3d parts, plans and all miscellaneous materials to complete this? I seriously want to try this. Thanks!

Thanks for the video. But it appears you are confusing accuracy vs precision. Accuracy would be that if you move the arm 10.000 inches over, it would actually move 10.000 inches over. Precision is where you tell it to go to a spot and it would repeatedly go to that one spot (but it might not be accurate). For example, if you told it 5 different times to go to 10.000, 10.000 and it repeatedly goes to 10.250, 10.250, it would be precise but it wouldn't be all that accurate. Likewise if you told it to go to 10.000,10.000 and it went to 10.100, 10.100 the first time, then 9.900x9.900 the second time, 10.100,9.900 the third, 9.900,10.100 the fourth time, then it would be highly accurate but not very precise. You would also need to test it across the range (like 0.000, 0.000 move to 20.000, 20.000) and verify that it is going the distance you wanted for both x and y as it travels back and forth.

Hi guys. Regarding size, I can’t buy 2x2’ sheets here. The smallest are 1.000x2.000mm (39.4x78.8”) So 40” on the X-axis would be great. Along the Y-axis I could just slide the material. Could I possibly mirror the Y-axis and drive the X-axis on both sides?

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I see this CONSTANTLY and it drives me nuts. DO NOT polt your air dryer to your compressor. it needs to be away from your unit. typically downline 10-25 feet with a gentle slope down to it. that air is HOT when it comes out of the compressor and it needs time ( and distance ) to cool back down and condensate ...THEN it can be dried out. Also, if you just violated that rule or dont run one at all your are trashing cutter tips way faster than you should due to water arcing

measuring at the driven end is useless. that cantilever arm if you cutting with any speed is going to whip at direction changes.

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Btw your audio is terrible.

Great stuff once again !!!