Acknowledgements

First off, I would like to thank my wife Julie, who has stood by me through the best and worst times. I
also want to thank my daughter Trinity, who made me realize that there is much more to life than
money. Finally I want to thank the good Lord for all he has blessed me with and for finally giving me
the insight to realize that giving can be as good as receiving.

Tool List
This is a recommended tool list that you will need to construct this CNC router. It is pretty complete,
but individual builders may chose different tools. It assumes that you have purchased the Melamine
parts already machined from US.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Wrench
Ratchet with socket
Phillips Screwdriver
Flat Screwdriver
Large pliers or channel locks
7/16 Wrench
Ratchet with 7/16 socket
Metal cutting saw of some sort for cutting aluminum angle - proper carbide blade in a Miter Saw
will work if caution is used.
9. Miter Saw, jig saw or other method for cutting delrin
10. Drill press (hand powered drill could be used but I feel a drill press would be safer and more
accurate).
11. 5/16-18 Tap
12. -13 Tap
13. 1 1/8 Drill bit
14. Drill bit
15. Drill bit
16. 5/16 Drill bit
17.7/16 Drill bit

Foreword
Thank you for purchasing this set of plans to make your very own CNC Router. The idea
behind this set of plans is to walk you through building your own CNC step by step. If you have
questions about this manual please feel to contact me. Keep in mind, I am a normal guy who works a
normal job everyday. I try to answer all emails in the evening or before going to bed, but please give
me a day or two just in case. If you have general questions regarding cnc there is no better place to get
answers then at www.cnczone.com. This is an excellent resource regarding all aspect of the hobby cnc
world.
While the main materials that we are going to be working with are Melamine (MDF will work just as
well) and 8020 Brand aluminum extrusions, rest assured that you can work both of these materials with
common power woodworking tools. A list of needed items will include a table saw, power miter saw,
drill press, and various other items such as wrenches, drill bits, etc. Our target audience is people
wanting to build a woodworking cnc router and have access to woodworking tools to do so.
If you are one of the many people out there that do not have access to power woodworking tools, we
have designed this router so that you can simply order the major parts from the proper vendors with all
the machine work done and simply bolt it together with a couple of wrenches. For example, you can
order all of the aluminum extrusions already cut to length and tapped for bolts directly from 8020.
Also, we will be selling all of the melamine parts machined for you on our cnc. In the beginning, we
will probably leave some of the smaller parts up to you, but these will be workable with hand tools.
We have included a complete materials list. This list will contain part numbers, material sources, and
quantities of each item. If you decide to produce the items yourself, I have also provide CAD drawing
of each part that needs machined with all necessary dimensions.
We are going to break this manual up into multiple chapters with each being a milestone so to speak
in the construction of your router. It is highly recommended that you follow the construction
process is the order in which it is presented. We will discuss the construction each of the x, y, and z
axis individually, and then move on to some brief electronics and software recommendations to help
you get started.
Please keep in mind that this is not the only way to build a cnc router. It is only a way that I have
found to work and work rather well using off the shelf parts with minimal fabrication and also keeping
the cost down.
Once again thank you for your purchase of our plan set and I hope you enjoy your project.

Safety Instructions.
This manual was written with the assumption that the person purchasing them has the necessary
experience and common sense to make this CNC router. If you do not have the proper skills to use the
tools to build this machine by yourself, please get some help from someone who does. Always work
safely. Use the proper tools for the job / task at hand, and always wear safety glasses when in the shop.
We assume no responsibility for accidents, mishaps, screwups that result from the use of this manual.
When purchasing this manual, the buyer agrees to assume all responsibility for his / her actions while
building and using this CNC Router.
Please be safe and have fun.

Chapter 1
X Axis
Note: all PN are our PN not manufactures #
1. Begin by locating the 2 X Axis Rails (PN 2436-01-04). Be sure the parts are cut to correct length
and the end holes are tapped.
2. Connect the X Axis Endplate (Bearing End - PN 2436-01-03) to the 2 X axis Rails with (4) 5/16 18 hex head bolts 1 long and 5/16 washers. Be sure to use the lower holes of the endplate.
The 1 1/8 diameter bearing hole will be at the upper half of the endplate when installed. Your
assembly should look like this

3. Assemble the 4 8020 Brand #6725 Linear Bearings (PN 2436-01-05). Do not worry about using
the shims that are provided at this time. Set these aside for later use.
4. Install the 4 bearings onto the X Axis Rails. Place 2 of the bearings onto each rail. Your assembly
should look like this:

5. Connect the X Axis Endplate (Motor End - PN 2436-01-02) to the 2 X axis Rails with (4) 5/16 - 18
hex head bolts 1 long and 5/16 washers. Be sure to use the lower holes of the endplate. The 1
1/8 diameter bearing hole will be at the upper half of the endplate when installed. Your assembly
should look like this:

6.

Connect the 2 x axis cross members (PN 2436-01-06) to the bearings using (16) 5/16-18 hex head
bolts long and (16) 8020 brand t nuts. The cross members are to be bolted up through the
holes in the bearings with the t nuts fitting into the T-Slots. I found it easier to loosely install the
bolts w/ the T-nuts onto the bearings and then slide the crossmenber connectors onto the T-Nuts,
position correctly and then snug bolts. The cross members should be flush to the outside of the
bearings. Your Assembly should look like this:

7. Connect the X Axis Cross Member Connector (PN 2436-01-07) to the X Axis Cross Members
using (6) 5/16-18 hex head bolts 1 1/4 long, (6) 5/16 washers and (6) 8020 Brand T-Nuts. Use
the 6 holes closest to the perimeter of the board. Again, it was easier for me to install the bolts and
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T nuts and then slide the part onto the extrusions. Be sure the board is flush with the edges of the
Cross members and try to center it on the extrusions. Your assembly should look like this:

8. Install the X Axis Nut Carrier (PN 2436-01-10) on the X Axis Cross member Connector . Use (2)
5/16-18 Hex Head Bolts 1 long, (4) 5/16 Washers, and (2) 5/16 hex Head Nuts. Your
assembly should look like this:

9. Install the (2) X Axis End Bearing (PN 2436-01-12) into the X Axis Endplate (Bearing End) - One
from each side. This is simply a press fit. Your assembly should look like this:

10. Install the X Axis Lead Screw Nut (PN 2436-01-11) to the X Axis Nut Carrier using (2) -20 Hex
Head Bolts 1 long, (4) Washers, and (2) Hex Nuts. Your assembly should look like this:

At this point the X Axis is complete other than the Lead Screw. We will wait until later to install this
item. If we install it now, it will keep us from being able to adjust (shim) the motion of the X Axis.
We will also wait to adjust the motion of the X Axis until the remainder of the machine is complete.
This is because we want to have the weight of the complete machine on the X Axis when adjusting.
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Chapter 2
Y Axis
1. Bolt the Y Axis Endplate (Bearing End PN 2436-02-03) to the ends of the X Axis Cross
members using (4) 5/16-18 hex head bolts 1 long and 4 5/16 washers. Your assembly
should look like this:

2. Bolt the Y Axis Endplate (Motor End PN 2436-02-02) to the ends of the X Axis Cross
members using (4) 5/16-18 hex head bolts 1 long and 4 5/16 washers. Your assembly
should look like this:

3. Assemble the 4 8020 Brand #6724 Linear Bearings (PN 2436-02-05). Do not worry about
using the shims that are provided at this time. Set these aside for later use.
4. Slide the 2 Bearings from step number 3 onto the Y Axis Rails (PN 2436-02-04). Place 1
bearing onto each rail.
5. Install the Y Axis Rails onto your assembly using (8) 5/16-18 Hex Head Bolts 1 long and
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(8) 5/16 Washers. Your assembly should look like this:

6. Install the (2) Y Axis End Bearings (PN 2436-02-09) into the Y Axis Endplate (Bearing End).
This is simply a press fit. Your assembly should look like this:

7. Connect the Y Axis Carriage (PN 2436-02-10) to the Y Axis Bearings Using (6) 5/16-18 hex
head bolts 1 1/2 long, (6) 5/16 Washers, and (6) 5/16 Hex Nuts. Pay close attention to the
holes that are used to do this. Your assembly should look like this:

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8. Close Up of the Y Axis Carriage Plate attached to the Y Axis Bearings to show which holes are
to be used.

9. Install the Y Axis Nut Carrier (PN 2436-02-11) Using (2) 5/16-18 hex head bolts 1 Long,
(2) 5/16 Washers, and (2) 5/16 hex nuts. View From the Front:

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10. View from the back.

11. Install the Y Axis Nut (PN 2436-02-12) onto the Y Axis Nut Carrier with (2) -20 Hex Head
Bolts 1 1/4 long, (4) Washers, and (2) hex nuts. Your Assembly should look like this:

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12. At this point the Y Axis is complete other than the Lead Screw. We will wait until later to
install this item. If we install it now, it will keep us from being able to adjust (shim) the motion
of the Y Axis. We will also wait to adjust the motion of the Y Axis until the remainder of the
machine is complete. This is because we want to have the weight of the complete Z Axis on
the Y Axis when adjusting. Overall View with Y Axis Components Assembled:

Chapter 3
Z Axis
1. We will begin the Z Axis as a separate assembly and when it is completed, we will bolt it onto
the Main Assembly as a whole.
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2. Begin with the Z Axis Rails (PN 2436-03-02). Be sure that these rails have all of the end holes
drilled and tapped for 5/16-18 threads.
3. Attach the Z Axis Top Plate (Motor End PN 2436-03-03) on to the Z Axis Rails using (4) 5/1618 hex head bolts 1 long and (4) 5/16 washers. Your assembly should look like this:

4. Assemble the (4) 8020 Brand #6826 Linear Bearings (PN 2436-03-05). Do not worry about
using the shims that are provided at this time. Set these aside for later use.
5. Install the 2 Z Axis Linear Bearings onto the Z Axis Rails. Your assembly should look like
this:

6. Attach the Z Axis Lower Plate (Bearing End - PN 2436-03-04) on to the Z Axis Rails using (4)
5/16-18 hex head bolts 1 long and (4) 5/16 washers. Your assembly should look like this:

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7. Attach the Z Axis Carriage Plate (PN 2436-03-06) to the Z Axis Linear Bearings by using (8)
5/16-18 hex head bolts 1 1/2 Long, (8) 5/16 washers, and (8) 5/16 hex nuts. Be sure to align
the top of the plate with the top of the bearings and also not which holes are to be used for
assembly at this time. Your assembly should look like this:

8. Attach the Z Axis Nut Carrier (PN 2436-03-07) to the Z Axis Carriage / Bearing Assembly
using (4) 5/16-18 hex head bolts 1 1/2 long, (4) 5/16 washers, and (4) 5/16 hex nuts. Your
assembly should look like this:

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9. View from the back side.

10. Use the shims that were provided with the Z Axis Bearings and shim them so that the majority
of the slop is taken out of the motion. Be sure to shim the assembly evenly and also not to over
shim it as it will become to tight and not slide freely.
11. Attach the Z Axis Nut (PN 2436-03-08) to the Z Axis Nut Carrier using (2) -20 hex head
bolts 1 1/4 long, (4) washers, and (2) hex nuts. Your assembly should look like this
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from the back side:

12. Insert the (2) Z Axis End Bearings (PN 2436-03-09) into the Z Axis End Plate (Bearing End).
This is simply a press fit. Your assembly should look like this:

13. Slide the Z Axis Lead Screw PN 2436-03-10) through the Z Axis Upper Plate. Align the Lead
Screw and the Z Axis Nut. When you Reach the Nut, begin threading the lead screw into the
nut. Continue until the lead screw is a about 4 inches through the lead screw nut. Install one of
the Lead Screw End Nut (PN 2436-03-11) on to the end of the Z Axis Lead Screw (towards the
bearing end) Continue threading until the Lead Screw End nut is threaded onto the Lead screw
approximately 2. Continue threading the hole assembly through the Lead screw nut until the
End nut bottoms out onto the End bearing. Attach the second Lead screw end nut onto the lead
screw on the outside of the assemble effectively sandwiching the end bearings between the 2
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lead screw end nuts. Your assembly should look like this from the back side:

14. Attach the Motor Mounts (PN 2436-03-12) using (4) 5/16-18 hex head bolts 3 long, (8)
5/16 Washers, and (4) 5/16 hex nuts. It is not necessary to install your router at this time, and
will be beneficial if you wait until later to install it. Your assembly should look like this:

Chapter 4
Final Assembly
1. Begin by attaching the entire Z Axis Assembly to the Y Axis Carriage with (8) 5/16-18 hex head
bolts 1 1/2 long, (8) 5/16 washers and (8) 5/16 8020 Brand T-Nuts. I have found it easiest to
install the bolts and the T-Nuts through the Y axis carriage and then slide the Z Axis Assembly
onto the t-Nuts. You will need to remove the Z-Axis Lower plate from the assembly to do this.
There are only 8 free holes at this time in the Y Axis Carriage / Bearings. Be sure to use all 8.
Reattach the Z Axis Lower Plate when done. Your assembly should look like this:
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2. Use the shims that were provided with the Y Axis Bearings and shim them so that the majority of
the slop is taken out of the motion. Be sure to shim the assembly evenly and also not to over shim
it as it will become to tight and not slide freely.

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3. Slide the Y Axis Lead Screw PN 2436-02-06) through the Y Axis End Plate (Motor End). Align
the Lead Screw and the Y Axis Nut. When you Reach the Nut, begin threading the lead screw into
the nut. Continue until the lead screw is a about 8 inches through the lead screw nut. Install one of
the Lead Screw End Nuts (PN 2436-02-07) on to the end of the Y Axis Lead Screw (towards the
bearing end) Continue threading until the Lead Screw End nut is threaded onto the Lead screw
approximately 2. Continue threading the hole assembly through the Lead screw nut until the End
nut bottoms out onto the End bearing. Attach the second Lead screw end nut onto the lead screw
on the outside of the assemble effectively sandwiching the end bearings between the 2 lead screw
end nuts. Your assembly should look like this:

4. Use the shims that were provided with the X Axis Bearings and shim them so that the majority of
the slop is taken out of the motion. Be sure to shim the assembly evenly and also not to over shim
it as it will become to tight and not slide freely.

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5. Slide the X Axis Lead Screw PN 2436-01-08) through the X Axis End Plate (Motor End). Align
the Lead Screw and the X Axis Nut. When you Reach the Nut, begin threading the lead screw into
the nut. Continue until the lead screw is a about 4 inches through the lead screw nut. Install one of
the Lead Screw End Nut (PN 2436-01-09) on to the end of the X Axis Lead Screw (towards the
bearing end) Continue threading until the Lead Screw End nut is threaded onto the Lead screw
approximately 2. Continue threading the hole assembly through the Lead screw nut until the End
nut bottoms out onto the End bearing. Attach the second Lead screw end nut onto the lead screw
on the outside of the assemble effectively sandwiching the end bearings between the 2 lead screw
end nuts. . Your assembly should look like this:

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6. Install the 2 Table Support pcs. These install into the remaining 4 holes of each end of the x axis
endplates. These are fabricated identically to the X Axis Rails. Attach them using (8) 5/16-18 hex
head bolts 1 long and 8 5/16 Washers. Your assembly should look like this:

7. Install the table onto the top of your table supports. Screw it down by screwing through the table
and into the X axis Endplates.
8. The mechanical portion of your router is now complete. You will need to still install stepper
motors onto each of the 3 axis and attach them to the lead screws with the proper sized coupler.
See chapter 5 for electronics and software information.

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Chapter 5
Controllers, Power Supply, and Software Recommendations
Controller Boards
For the home CNC enthusiast, there are several types of controllers for use on a home built
CNC Router. The basics are simply how much you want to spend and how big of stepper
motor that you will need to control.
The controller that I have used successfully and recommend is the Xylotex 3 axis board.
Xylotex offers a 3 axis kit complete with controller, stepper motors, power supply as well as a
couple of other things. You can find this controller at www.Xylotex.com. This is an easy to
setup and controls the 276 OZ/IN stepper motors that I use on my machine very well. Cost is
around $150.00 (controller only) to about $350.00 (complete kit) and the support is simply
wonderful. Keep in mind the voltage limits of this controller.
A second option is the controllers from Gecko. You can find these at www.geckodrive.com.
These controllers are of high quality and are capable of running quite a bit better stepper motor
then the Xylotex board. These are single axis controllers and as a result, you will need 3 of
them to operate this machine. At a cost of about $150.00 each, that will total about $450.00 for
the 3 of them.
The 3rd option that some DIY decide to choose is to build your own controller. I am not an
electrician, but there are plenty of kits on the web that I have heard work very well and may be
an option for some people.

Power supplies
You will also need a power supply matched to your motors and controller card. One good
source for these is MPJA at www.mpja.com. Reasonable prices and good service in my limited
experience with them.
As with the controller boards, some people choose to build there own power supply. Again, do
a search on the web and you will find lots of information.

Software
You will need basically 3 types of software for your router. First is a CAD program to draw
the items that you want your router to cut out. There are several of these programs out there
such as AutoCAD, TurboCad, IntelliCad, etc. Pick one that is easy to learn if you do not have
access to one already. I personally prefer TurboCad and you can find a free demo version on
there website at www.TurboCad.com
The second type of software will be a Cam program. The reason for this software is to convert
the DXF files that are produced in the CAD software and convert them to a code that is
readable by your controller software which we will discuss next.

Controller Software
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Controller software is responsible for reading the code generated by your CAM software and
sending it to your controller card and telling your steppers which direction to move. There are
several brands of this software, but we are only going to discuss two of them.
The first software that I have used is called TurboCNC. This is a low-cost software available
from DAK Engineering at http://www.dakeng.com/turbo.html. The main benefit of this
software is that it will operate on a computer with minimal resources. It will run on any
computer providing that it is:
486-66 PC or better with math coprocessor
DOS or DOS base operating system (or WIN 3.1, 95/98)
Older computers will run this software very well.
The second software that works very well is Mach2. This is a reasonable priced software
available from ArtSoft Software Incorporated at www.artofcnc.ca This software is for those
people who prefer a windows environment and also have a computer capable of running it.
Both of these companies offer a free trial download of there software and a registration fee is
minimal. Use the free download to try the software and when you find a product you like,
please pay the registration fee. Support by both of these companies is also great.

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Description

Material

Qty

Height

X - Axis Assembly

Misc

X - Axis Endplates (Motor)

X - Axis Endplates (Bearing)
X - Axis Rails
X - Axis Linear Bearings
X Axis Cross Member
Cross Member Connector
X - Axis Lead Screw
X - Axis Lead Screw End Nut
X - Axis Nut Carrier
X - Axis Nut
End Bearing
Coupler - 1/2" Bore
Coupler - 1/4" Bore
Coupling Disc
Table Support

3/4" Melamine
3/4" Melamine
8020 inc - 1530 Ext Alum
8020 Inc - 6825 Bearing
8020 inc - 1530 Ext Alum
3/4" Melamine
98910A033 (McMaster Carr)
90630A125 (McMaster Carr)
Online Metals
9721K31 (McMaster Carr)
6384K361 (McMaster Carr)
59985K19 (McMaster Carr)
59985K17 (McMaster Carr)
59985K63 (McMaster Carr)
8020 inc - 1530 Ext Alum

1
1
2
4
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2

9
32
3/4
9
32
3/4
3
1 1/2
49
4
2 13/16
1 7/8
3
1.5
34.5
11 3/4
18
3/4
1/2" Threaded Rod
Package of 10
2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 6" Alum Angle
1/2" Delrin
Steel Radial Ball Bearing Flanged

Y - Axis Assembly

Misc

Y - Axis Motor End Plate

Y - Axis Bearing End Plate
Y - Axis Rails
Y - Axis Linear Bearings
Y - Axis Lead Screw
Y - Axis Lead Screw End Nut
End Bearing
Y Axis Carriage
Nut Carrier
Y Axis Nut
Coupler - 1/2" Bore
Coupler - 1/4" Bore
Coupling Disc

3/4" Melamine
3/4" Melamine
8020 inc - 1530 Ext Alum
8020 Inc - 6824 Bearing
98837A033 (McMaster Carr)
90630A125 (McMaster Carr)
6384K361 (McMaster Carr)
3/4" Melamine
Aluminum angle
9721K31 (McMaster Carr)
59985K19 (McMaster Carr)
59985K17 (McMaster Carr)
59985K63 (McMaster Carr)

1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1

22 1/2
11 3/4
3/4
22 1/2
11 3/4
3/4
3
1 1/2
34 1/2
2 1/2
2 3/4
6
1/2" Threaded Rod
Leftover From X Axis
Steel Radial Ball Bearing Flanged
6
11 1/2
3/4

Width ength / Thick

1 1/2

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1/2" Delrin Leftover From X Axis

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Z Axis Assembly
Z Axis Rails
Z Axis Top Plate (Motor End)
Z Axis Lower Plate (Bearing End)
Z Axis Linear Bearing
Z Axis Carraige Plate
Z Axis Nut Carrier
Z Axis Nut
Z Axis End Bearing
Z Axis Lead Screw
Z Axis Lead Screw End Nut
Z Axis Motor Mount
Coupler - 1/2" Bore
Coupler - 1/4" Bore
Coupling Disc

8020 inc - 1530 Ext Alum

3/4" Melamine
3/4" Melamine
8020 Brand 6826 Bearing
3/4" Melamine
9721K31 (McMaster Carr)
6384K361 (McMaster Carr)

3/4" Melamine
59985K19 (McMaster Carr)
59985K17 (McMaster Carr)
59985K63 (McMaster Carr)

2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1

3
3
3
4
8 1/2

1 1/2
6
6
6
7 3/4

12
3/4
3/4
1 7/8
3/4

1/2" Delrin Leftover From X Axis

Steel Radial Ball Bearing Flanged
Leftover From X Axis

Hardware
5/16" Hex Head Bolt 1 3/4" Long
5/16" Hex Head Bolt 1 1/2" Long
5/16" Hex Head Bolt 1 1/4" Long
5/16" Hex Head Bolt 3 1/2" Long
5/16" Hex Head Bolt 3/4" Long
5/16 - 18 Hex Head Nut
5/16" Washer
1/4" Hex Head Bolt 1 1/4" Long
1/4" Hex Head Bolt 1" Long
1/4" Hex Head Nut
1/4" washer
5/16" T-Nut (8020)

Xylotex 3 Axis System Kit

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hardware store
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2
16
44
4
16
26
74
4
2
6
12
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Includes
(1) XS-3525/8S-3 Stepper Motor Driver Board
(3) 269 oz.in. Nema 23 Double Stack/Double Shaft Bipolar Stepper Motor
(1) 24VDC/4.5A Power Supply w/ 120VAC Power Cord and 24VDC Pigtail
(1) 2.3" X 2.3" X 1" 24VDC Fan with 2-pin Molex conenctor

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Suppliers List & Contact Info

McMaster Carr - www.mcmaster.com - (330) 342-3330
Xylotex - www.xylotex.com
8020 - www.8020.net - Be sure to check out there sales on EBAY!!!!
Contact Dan at junkmailacct@sbcglobal.net for support regarding these plans. We also offer
all melamine parts premade on our cnc. This does not include the table top.

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0.75
1.86

16

2.1875 in

1.25

1.50

32 in

16

0.75

1.86
These 4 small holes to be 1/4" Diameter

9 in

large hole to be 1 1/8" Diameter

All Other holes to be 5/16" Diameter

1.50

0.75

0.75

Sheet NO:
X1

X Axis Enplate (Motor End)

Material:

Date:

3/4" Melamine

06/18/05

PN: 2436-01-02

0.75

2 3/16

1.50

32 in

16

16

0.75
This large hole to be 1 1/8" Diameter

9 in

All Other holes to be 5/16" Diameter

1.50

0.75

0.75

Sheet NO:
X2

X Axis Enplate (Bearing End)

Material:

Date:

3/4" Melamine

06/18/05

PN: 2436-01-03

Top View

Tap these 4 holes for 5/16 - 18 Bolt

approx 1" deep

Bottom View

You will need 2 identical pieces for the x axis rails

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3.00

Sheet NO:
X3

Material:
X Axis Rails

8020 Brand
1530 Alum Ext.

Date:

06/18/05

PN: 2436-01-04

Top View

Tap these 4 holes for 5/16 - 18 Bolt

approx 1" deep

Bottom View

You will need 2 identical pieces for the x axis crossmember

34.5

3.00

Sheet NO:
X4

Material:

X Axis Crossmember

8020 Brand
1530 Alum Ext.

Date:

06/18/05

PN: 2436-01-06

All holes to be 5/16" diameter

2 1/4 in

2 1/4 in

2 in

2 in

5 7/8 in

5 7/8 in

Center Line
11 3/4 in

1 1/2 in 1 1/2 in

2 in

2 1/4 in

2 in

2 1/4 in

2 1/4 in

18 in

Sheet NO:
X5

X Axis Crossmember Connector

Material:

Date:

3/4" Melamine

06/18/05

PN: 2436-01-07

Center Line

View A
View B

1.00

1.00

2.50

1.125
0.25
2.50

View A
Center Line

All holes in View B to be drilled 5/16" Diameter

Small holes in View A to be drilled 1/4" Diameter

Large hole in View A to be drilled 3/4" Diameter

1.00

1.00
2.00

2.00

View B

Sheet No:
X6

X Axis Nut Carrier

Material:

Date:

Aluminum Angle

6/16/05

PN: 2436-01-10

Drill the 2 small holes for 1/4" Diameter.

Drill and tap larger hole for 1/2-13 threads.

6.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

0.875

Center Line

Sheet No:
X7

X Axis Nut

Material:

Date:

1/2" Delrin

6/16/05

PN: 2436-01-11

These 4 holes drilled at 1/4" Diameter.

All other dimensions and hole locations

are same as Y axis endplate (Bearing End)

15/16
1 7/8
1 7/8
15/16
15/16

Sheet NO:
Y1

15/16

Y Axis Endplate (Motor End)

Material:

Date:

3/4" Melamine

06/18/05

PN: 2436-02-02

22 1/2
3/4
3/4
1 1/2

Large Hole Drilled at 1 1/8" Diameter.

11 3/4

All other holes 5/16" Diameter

3/4

1 1/2

2 1/4

2 1/4

1 1/2

1 1/2

3/4
3/4

1 1/4

Sheet NO:
Y2

Y Axis Enplate (Bearing End)

Material:

Date:

3/4" Melamine

06/18/05

PN: 2436-02-03

Top View

Tap these 4 holes for 5/16 - 18 Bolt

approx 1" deep

Bottom View

You will need 2 identical pieces for the Y axis rails

34.5

3.00

Sheet NO:
Y3

Material:
Y Axis Rails

8020 Brand
1530 Alum Ext.

Date:

06/18/05

PN: 2436-02-04

3/8 in

5 1/8 in
3/4 in
2 1/4 in
6 3/8 in
3 3/4 in
5 1/4 in
11 1/8 in

11 1/2 in

6 in

All holes to be drilled 5/16" Diameter

Sheet NO:
Y4

Y Axis Carriage

Material:

Date:

3/4" Melamine

06/18/05

PN: 2436-02-10

Center Line

3/4
1 3/16

View A
2.50

View B

0.25
2.50

1 15/16

View A
1/2

Center Line

1 5/8

5/8

All holes in View A to be drilled 5/16" Diameter

Small holes in View B to be drilled 5/16" Diameter

7/8

Large hole in View B to be drilled 3/4" Diameter

1/2

View B

Sheet No:
Y5

Y Axis Nut Carrier

Material:

Date:

Aluminum Angle

6/16/05

PN: 2436-02-11

1 15/16

1/2

1/2

2.00

1 3/8

Drill and Tap

5/8

for 1/2-13 thread

Center Line

All holes to be 5/16" Diameter

unless noted otherwise

Sheet No:
Y6

Y Axis Nut

Material:

Date:

1/2" HDPE

6/16/05

PN: 2436-02-12

3.00

Top View

Tap these 4 holes for 5/16 - 18 Bolt

approx 1" deep

12.0

Bottom View

You will need 2 identical pieces for the z axis

Sheet No:
Z1

Z Axis Rails

Material:

Date:

8020 1530 Extrusion

5/28/05

PN: 2436-03-02

0.57 in

0.57 in
2.07 in

2.07 in

3.00 in

0.250 in

0.250 in

0.250 in

0.250 in

2.07 in

2.07 in
0.57 in

0.57 in

6.00 in
Note: All other hole locations and sizes
are identicle to Z Axis Lower Plate.

Sheet No:
Z2

Z Axis Top Plate

Nema 23 Motor

Material:

Date:

3/4" Melamine

6/16/05

PN: 2436-03-03

0.75 in
0.75

0.75 in
0.75

1.50 in
3.00 in

3.00 in
0.75

0.75

1 1/8" Diameter Hole

0.75 in

0.75 in

6.00 in

Unless noted otherwise, all holes are 5/16" diameter

Sheet No:
Z3

Z Axis Bottom Plate

Material:

Date:

3/4" Melamine

5/28/05

PN: 2436-03-04

8 1/2
3/4
3/8

3/8
1 1/2
3 5/8

3 5/8

All holes drilled

1 1/2

at 5/16" diameter

7 3/4
1 1/2

1 1/8
1

Sheet No:
Z4

Z Axis Carriage Plate

Material:

Date:

3/4" Melamine

6/16/05

PN: 2436-03-06

Center Line

0.375

0.375
0.625

0.625

View A
View B

1.50

2.50

1.50

0.625

0.625

0.25
2.50

1 15/16

View A
1.50

Center Line
0.625

.875

All holes in View A to be drilled 5/16" Diameter

0.625

Small holes in View B to be drilled 1/4" Diameter

Large hole in View B to be drilled 3/4" Diameter

0.50

View B

Sheet No:
Z5

Z Axis Nut Carrier

Material:

Date:

Aluminum Angle

6/16/05

PN: 2436-03-07

1 15/16
0.50
0.625

0.875
1.50
2.00
0.625

Center Line
Sheet No:
Z6

Z Axis Nut

Material:

Date:

1/2" HDPE

6/16/05

PN: 2436-03-08

8 1/2
9/16
1 1/8

Rip on saw after making

2.25

2.7500 in

4.5
1.87

5/16" Holes to align

with Z azis carraige plate

1.0000 in

Sheet No:
Z7

Z Axis Motor Mount

2 PCS Required

Material:

Date:

3/4" MDF

6/16/05

PN: 2436-03-12