http://diylilcnc.org/forum/tags/router Free, open-source plans for a low-cost 3-axis CNC mill by Taylor Hokanson and Chris Reilly. Sponsored by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. en-US Fri, 18 May 2012 00:01:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://diylilcnc.org/forum/search.php http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-802 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:16:31 +0000 Taylor 802@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Obsession is good! We've got some kits in the production pipeline, so you should hear something by the end of the month. Here's to supportive spouses! </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-793 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 05:04:17 +0000 o2fli 793@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Taylor,<br /> I have been reading everything on you site for the last three nights. My wife thinks im obsessed! Just wanted to check and see when you will have some kits ready.<br /> Anxiously waiting.<br /> Glen </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-767 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:35:44 +0000 Taylor 767@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@markm,</p> <p>Keep those suggestions coming! We're definitely interested in reducing part count, which leads to reduced cutting time, shipping cost/potential damage, etc.</p> <p>@kevin,</p> <p>Great! I'll post a link to you. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-766 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:21:08 +0000 kevin 766@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>thanks Taylor,</p> <p>I will be blogging my build at <a href="http://kevins3dprinter.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://kevins3dprinter.blogspot.com/</a><br /> I will document any problems that I encounter and any recommended changes that i come up with. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-765 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:20:36 +0000 markm 765@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Received my order last night, all intact. The long box showed evidence of being crunched somewhere by UPS, but the parts inside are undamaged. You might consider packing more components in the long box, and changing the wide box to something not as deep.<br /> Off to start fabbing the metal bits... </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-764 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:57:42 +0000 Taylor 764@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@chilipepper,</p> <p>Turnaround is usually one or two days after the Paypal info is received. We're still a two-man shop, so there's a chance this could be longer if you happen to catch us out of town. Thanks for posting an update once you received confirmation.</p> <p>@kevin,</p> <p>We haven't fabricated a CNC panel kit ourselves, so proceed with user-submitted files with caution. The main issue will be so-called "bunny ears", or corner blow-outs that allow for the kerf of a router bit (as opposed to the essentially zero-kerf cut of a laser). We recommend cutting two parts that are intended to mate from @Jack's on your setup to test tab/slot relationships.</p> <p>@piperpilot,</p> <p>We're currently shipping 1.02, but there are only two kits left in stock as of 4/28/11. We'll update to the next version with future cut runs, but these runs will only take place when stock is exhausted. I'd have to check the particulars, but I'm sure the difference between the two is very minor. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-763 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:24:23 +0000 chilipepper 763@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Just a quick update on the order progress. I ordered my panels on Monday and received a tracking email yesterday (Wednesday) and they are slated to be delivered Friday! Let the fun begin. McMaster parts are here so you can guess what I'll be doing this weekend! </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-762 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:59:55 +0000 piperpilot 762@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>In a previous post, you mentioned a 1.03 version being worked on. Is your laser cutting service shipping 1.02 or 1.03? I'd also be interested in the lead time. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-761 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:25:59 +0000 kevin 761@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I see that you do not ship to Canada. I have a plan B, which is to cut the parts from mdf on the CNC router at my daughters school. Can you tell me whether anyone has completed a DIYLILCNC from Jacks router layouts? I have downloaded the layouts but I would like to know if there is anything that I should fix prior to cutting.</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-760 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0000 chilipepper 760@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>This is awesome that you are offering this service! I ordered mine yesterday. What will be your normal turnaround time on these? My steppers are getting anxious to have something to play with! Thanks again! </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/diylilcncorg-now-offers-laser-cutting#post-759 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:15:36 +0000 Taylor 759@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>All,</p> <p>Thanks so much for your interest and support! diylilcnc.org is now offering laser-cut DIYLILCNC panel kits for sale on a limited basis. Please see the <a href="diylilcnc.org">buy</a> link at the top of the page for more info. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/favorite-bits-what-do-you-do#post-701 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:12:16 +0000 Taylor 701@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Mcmaster-Carr is usually most reliable and most expensive when it comes to ordering anything, but I've found that MCM bits are about the same price as you can find most anywhere else. I recommend starting with the cheapest HSS (High Speed Steel), as your bound to break a couple when you're getting started. Work your way up to more expensive solid carbide, and experiment with flute number, cut length, and overall length as you try different materials and feed/spindle speeds. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/favorite-bits-what-do-you-do#post-700 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:45:01 +0000 jimmycakes 700@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I'm still waiting on parts, but I figured I would check and see what people are using their machines for and what bits they've had the best of luck with. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/extended-range-and-router#post-684 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:40:39 +0000 jimmycakes 684@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>What size cutting area with 2.0 have? And what materials are you guys looking at? I'm also very intersted in a larger size and wouldn't mind being a guinea pig when that time comes. Especially if it uses the same steppers and board. Since that will be on my build already. And I can upgrade. Plus I have access to a 4'x8' cnc machine to cut pieces. Even aluminium. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/extended-range-and-router#post-682 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:06:34 +0000 Bill 682@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@Taylor,</p> <p>Just so you know, North Carolina is no where near Northern California ;-} </p>