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  1. Serge E.
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    OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine

    It was about 10 hours (!) of train, not counting about 1h30 of car for door to door travel when it normally takes me only 8 hours by car. WiFi on...
    Post by: Serge E., Jun 23, 2014 at 11:14 PM in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine

    And using a NEMA 17 for the Z-axis. I'll have specs and such in the build details of "myOX" ... probably during the train ride Monday.
    Post by: Serge E., Jun 21, 2014 at 3:58 PM in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    myOX : a 4' x 2' OX with potential

    Depending on the day, yes. At times, although rarely, it's like 75$ real money. ;) Canadian Tire also has its own money (instead of points 1 or 2%...
    Post by: Serge E., Jun 21, 2014 at 2:50 PM in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    myOX : a 4' x 2' OX with potential

    I could not resist, I bought a MasterCraft 12A plunge digital router with display. It is similar to Dewalt's DWP611 and DW618 or similar... It was...
    Post by: Serge E., Jun 21, 2014 at 1:20 AM in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    myOX : a 4' x 2' OX with potential

    I was thinking about that approach as well. But wanting to get a bit more travel on Z-axis I am looking at ways to make it firmer as well. The Y...
    Post by: Serge E., Jun 21, 2014 at 1:06 AM in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    myOX : a 4' x 2' OX with potential

    Me too ... It looks solid enough, but I can see the parallel 20x60 have a bit of gap towards the centre. Some flexing might come in play once...
    Post by: Serge E., Jun 21, 2014 at 12:28 AM in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    myOX : a 4' x 2' OX CNC with potential

    Build Author: Serge E., Jun 19, 2014 at 6:36 PM
    This is my adventure with an OX build and the V-slot system. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy (at least the coffee) ... (pictures will follow at some...
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    myOX : a 4' x 2' OX with potential

    Serge E. published a new build: This is the story of me building myOX - my version of the "ideal" OX. I wanted a machine which could work...
    Thread by: Serge E., Jun 19, 2014 at 6:33 PM, 8 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    Little Big OX

    Indeed, sweet prices and incredible packaging. Cost of shipping in my case, similar order, was a bit steep, but had the package not stop through the...
    Post by: Serge E., Jun 16, 2014 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine

    Your plates worked like a charm with the NEMA 23s I got from StepperOnline (lots of choices, China). I'm using a 20x60 instead of the 20x40 for the...
    Post by: Serge E., Jun 16, 2014 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine

    I'm going for the full 1500 mm X axis but half in Y with the same hopes of potentially working 4' x however long I can get a table to hold and slide...
    Post by: Serge E., Jun 14, 2014 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    Little Big OX

    That's great. I started mine on the same basis as you : weekends to progress with the OX between the other weekend activities. Actually got a few...
    Post by: Serge E., Jun 14, 2014 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine

    3D graffiti : sneak the cnc pole carver over telephone or light poles late nights and... With the right bits, it should be able to handle the...
    Post by: Serge E., May 29, 2014 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine

    Vertical milling/routing with a lot less ... Y axis. Move it up against a wall and carve into the drywall or plaster ? Would it still be Z axis or...
    Post by: Serge E., May 28, 2014 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers