CNC Build Club

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Welcome! The CNC Build Club is a group of people interested in designing, building or working on CNC machines including CNC routers and mills, robots, Carvey, Shapeoko, 3D printers and other contraptions. We often/usually meet at Pumping Station: One (Chicago's original and biggest and best hackerspace) every third Thursday of the month 7pm. There might be additional field trips and meetings from time to time. This Google Group is for discussion of all kinds of things, the Meetup group will also alert you of upcoming meetings and events: https://www.meetup.com/CNC-Build-Club/

How to use this group:

Introduce yourself! (we're friendly)
Join or start a project! (all experience levels welcome)
Come to the monthly meetings and build stuff!

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Andy L, Ryan Pierce4

8/20/20

Gutting old CNC with brand new controller/software?

Replied off list. On Aug 20, 2020, at 1:46 AM, andyla...@gmail.com <andyla...@gmail.com>

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Gutting old CNC with brand new controller/software?

Replied off list. On Aug 20, 2020, at 1:46 AM, andyla...@gmail.com <andyla...@gmail.com>

8/20/20

andyla...@gmail.com

8/20/20

Anyone have/ know of a used 4x8 CNC router for sale?

I am looking for a 4x8 router for a garage shop (220v single phase). Anyone have one for sale, or

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Anyone have/ know of a used 4x8 CNC router for sale?

I am looking for a 4x8 router for a garage shop (220v single phase). Anyone have one for sale, or

8/20/20

8/5/20

Authorization needed

I woud like to be authorized opn the BridgePort Knee Mill. Can someone tell me which of the people

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Authorization needed

I woud like to be authorized opn the BridgePort Knee Mill. Can someone tell me which of the people

8/5/20

4/1/20

Anyone out there know how to CNC wooden bowls using Vcarve's 2 sided machining feature?

Hello, I am looking for a lesson on importing a bowl model, and creating a 2-sided tool paths(s) in

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Anyone out there know how to CNC wooden bowls using Vcarve's 2 sided machining feature?

Hello, I am looking for a lesson on importing a bowl model, and creating a 2-sided tool paths(s) in

4/1/20

Ray Doeksen, Ryan Pierce2

5/18/18

ISO 100-ton hydraulic press (to crush a bowling ball)

https://twitter.com/ekoprucki/status/973047724869332992?s=19 https://mechanical.illinois.edu/research

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ISO 100-ton hydraulic press (to crush a bowling ball)

https://twitter.com/ekoprucki/status/973047724869332992?s=19 https://mechanical.illinois.edu/research

5/18/18

5/3/18

Shaper Origin Tonight

If anyone is interested in playing with a Shaper Origin I will have it tonight at CNC build Club at 7

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Shaper Origin Tonight

If anyone is interested in playing with a Shaper Origin I will have it tonight at CNC build Club at 7

5/3/18

4/12/18

Future Meetup at UILabs

Looks likely that I'll be able to host a couple of future CNC Build Club meetups at some

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Future Meetup at UILabs

Looks likely that I'll be able to host a couple of future CNC Build Club meetups at some

4/12/18

4/9/18

Anyone program in Scratch? (kids/students game programming)

I know a guy that is looking for some people who could teach kids how to program in Scratch and also,

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Anyone program in Scratch? (kids/students game programming)

I know a guy that is looking for some people who could teach kids how to program in Scratch and also,

4/9/18

2/9/18

Fusion 360 for all levels, meetup at PS1 tonight at 7 (Friday, Feb. 9, 2018)

Still going to happen tonight, no matter the snow! https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Fusion-360-Meetup/

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Fusion 360 for all levels, meetup at PS1 tonight at 7 (Friday, Feb. 9, 2018)

Still going to happen tonight, no matter the snow! https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Fusion-360-Meetup/

2/9/18

1/31/18

Tomorrow! Thursday, February 1, CNC Build Club meetup at PS1

It's been announced and while I won't be there ... Sevin Strauss has stepped up to host the

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Tomorrow! Thursday, February 1, CNC Build Club meetup at PS1

It's been announced and while I won't be there ... Sevin Strauss has stepped up to host the

1/31/18

11/7/17

Re: Shopbot Authorization

You can check on the PS1 calendar of events (go to the PS1 web site, then look at the 'events

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Re: Shopbot Authorization

You can check on the PS1 calendar of events (go to the PS1 web site, then look at the 'events

11/7/17

Sevin Straus, … Tom M10

10/17/17

I am building a Mostly Printed CNC

Having just got mine, I have the full 525 with the stainless 1" which is nice. I did crack a few

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I am building a Mostly Printed CNC

Having just got mine, I have the full 525 with the stainless 1" which is nice. I did crack a few

10/17/17

anti...@hotmail.com, … Ray Doeksen3

10/10/17

Have you done any 3-axis CNC work before or is it all new to you? Depending on the experience you

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Have you done any 3-axis CNC work before or is it all new to you? Depending on the experience you

10/10/17

Kathryn Born, … Ray Doeksen10

8/12/17

CNC Club on Thursday?

Yes I've made many things with Waterjet, laser and plasma cutter Sent from my iPhone > On Aug

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CNC Club on Thursday?

Yes I've made many things with Waterjet, laser and plasma cutter Sent from my iPhone > On Aug

8/12/17

Bart Dring, … Ray Doeksen8

8/1/17

Coasty - The Coaster Toaster

Coasty was a hit with the Popular Mechanics people at The Lodge. On Friday, July 14, 2017 at 6:03:47

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Coasty - The Coaster Toaster

Coasty was a hit with the Popular Mechanics people at The Lodge. On Friday, July 14, 2017 at 6:03:47

8/1/17

8/1/17

Third Thirsday This Minth

Switching it up a bit this month, from the first Thursday to the third Thursday because (a few

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Third Thirsday This Minth

Switching it up a bit this month, from the first Thursday to the third Thursday because (a few

8/1/17

J Fay, … Kathryn Born9

7/9/17

Hi Ron et al, Thank you for saying that's a good question, because after I posted, I felt like it

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Hi Ron et al, Thank you for saying that's a good question, because after I posted, I felt like it

7/9/17

mayank sharma, … Sevin Straus5

6/30/17

CNC Machine tools survey

Sorry, if I remeber correctly, what he said he was after in a general info sense was not aligned with

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CNC Machine tools survey

Sorry, if I remeber correctly, what he said he was after in a general info sense was not aligned with

6/30/17

Bart Dring, Ray Doeksen2

6/30/17

I made yet another draw bot

This one reminds me of the butter-serving robot from Rick & Morty! On Monday, February 13, 2017

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I made yet another draw bot

This one reminds me of the butter-serving robot from Rick & Morty! On Monday, February 13, 2017

6/30/17

Ray Doeksen, … Isaiah Davis9

6/27/17

Good meetup 6/1/2017

I am a graphic designer and web designer. So a lot of my projects are in the digital or print space.

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Good meetup 6/1/2017

I am a graphic designer and web designer. So a lot of my projects are in the digital or print space.

6/27/17

Kathryn Born, Ray Doeksen7

6/23/17

Fusion 360 Shell question (here instead of main list)

The legs would move/walk/stumble. But right, Cura has a hollow option and hollowed it out in one

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Fusion 360 Shell question (here instead of main list)

The legs would move/walk/stumble. But right, Cura has a hollow option and hollowed it out in one

6/23/17

Chuck Pickering, … Ray Doeksen8

5/22/17

New guy here...

I think we are largely from the Chicago area but this is a good site to find other goofballs building

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New guy here...

I think we are largely from the Chicago area but this is a good site to find other goofballs building

5/22/17

Chuck Pickering, … Bart Dring4

5/8/17

Stepper torque vs ball screws

In general, a lead screw is going to be a lot more efficient. Pay attention to the RPM of the motor

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Stepper torque vs ball screws

In general, a lead screw is going to be a lot more efficient. Pay attention to the RPM of the motor

5/8/17

4/25/17

I'd like to do a kid's CNC workshop, planning way ahead - can you help?

I'm looking for a few people for NEXT year's Chicago Student Invention Convention that could

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I'd like to do a kid's CNC workshop, planning way ahead - can you help?

I'm looking for a few people for NEXT year's Chicago Student Invention Convention that could

4/25/17

4/25/17

Upcoming CNC Build Club meetings and what you can do to help

I'd like to make it happen that we have a CNC Build Club meeting at the location of one of the

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Upcoming CNC Build Club meetings and what you can do to help

I'd like to make it happen that we have a CNC Build Club meeting at the location of one of the

4/25/17

Ron Bean, Barton Dring2

3/1/17

Oddball kinematics with LinuxCNC

Wow, I need a video. I like the square Igus bearings. On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 11:27 AM, Ron Bean <

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Oddball kinematics with LinuxCNC

Wow, I need a video. I like the square Igus bearings. On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 11:27 AM, Ron Bean <

3/1/17

Ron Bean, Andrew Camardella2

2/27/17

Machinekit Meetup April 29/30 in Madison

Wonder if they'd do a youtube live of this.... On Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2:34:49 PM UTC-6,

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Machinekit Meetup April 29/30 in Madison

Wonder if they'd do a youtube live of this.... On Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2:34:49 PM UTC-6,

2/27/17

2/2/17

CNC Build Club meeting CANCELED for Feb 2- sorry!

Sorry folks but tonight's meeting had to be cancelled ... neither I nor Bart or Andrew are going

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CNC Build Club meeting CANCELED for Feb 2- sorry!

Sorry folks but tonight's meeting had to be cancelled ... neither I nor Bart or Andrew are going

2/2/17

Steve, … Tom M6

2/1/17

Don't bearing mfg cheat a bit when their tolerance s exceed there cababilities? I seem to recall

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Don't bearing mfg cheat a bit when their tolerance s exceed there cababilities? I seem to recall

2/1/17

1/23/17

Maker Faire Chicago: Town Hall event!

There's going to be a Town Hall event for Maker Faire Chicago 2017 .... on February 7, here's

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Maker Faire Chicago: Town Hall event!

There's going to be a Town Hall event for Maker Faire Chicago 2017 .... on February 7, here's

1/23/17

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