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Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Robert Hummel, Feb 3, 2014.

  1. Rick 2.0

    Rick 2.0 Journeyman Builder

    3.3mm deflection of the 3mm steel is 3 times the 1.1mm of 6mm aluminum. To match the 1.1mm deflection, you'd need 4.26 mm (0.168") steel which is fairly close to 8 gauge plate.
  2. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    I have updated the plate files now that I have the esentrics, I found that they just didn't fit well enough, now with the new files the wheels slide on with .5 mm clearance in the fully loose position on the essentrics and all wire strap points are m5 threads.

    I'm now fully confident in my plate design and will be offering plates.
    If you would like a set of plates PM me and we can work out the details.
    Keep in mind that it takes about two days to mill a set while dealing with the day job.
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  3. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    I have uploaded my files, hope it helps.
    For anyone that uses my sketchup files to mill their own plates be aware that I do not use tabs
    Also I under sized the holes for all the M5 hardware and esentrics so a fast post milling using 13/64 drill bit on the M5 holes and 9/32 bit for the esentrics cleans up the holes providing a true circle and perfect fit for the hardware ;)
  4. SlyClockWerkz

    SlyClockWerkz Journeyman Builder

    Thats a good idea, do you just punch them out the rest of the way on a drill press or what?
  5. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    Yes I mill the holes in the plate but have left just enough for the bit to clean the holes up to get the perfect circle on the drill press
  6. dddman

    dddman Journeyman Builder

    I sent you a message for pricing :)
  7. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    Both Y plates are milled, I will try to get X done tonight

    Edit
    Milling x plates now
    Last edited: Apr 2, 2014
  8. Federico Noferi

    Federico Noferi New Builder

    Hi Robert,

    are you planning to make these plates available for sale now?

    Thanks,
    Federico
  9. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    This set is called for but yes I take orders as they come.
    Most sets take about three days to mill, clean, tap and ship depending on my work schedule.
    Right now I offer the 4 plate set and name plate if desired.
    All other items can be found on the open builds store.
  10. Federico Noferi

    Federico Noferi New Builder

    And what is the cost of the set (excluded the name plate)?

    Thanks
    Federico

  11. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    Private message me your address and I will check shipping cost and tell you the total
  12. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    A set of plates will be ready for shipping by tomorrow night.
    I will be starting the next set tonight
  13. dddman

    dddman Journeyman Builder

    Damn you are fast! :) Send me your paypal address I will be able to pay you
  14. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    Pm me your full mailing address, I will message you with my pay pal info when shipped and provide you with tracking number
  15. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    Plates have shipped :)

    Another set will be available soon, Im milling the last Y plate now.
  16. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    @dddman
    I have received payment Ty and let me know when they arrive, I shipped them 2 day express to get them there for Monday
  17. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    Another 4 plate set are fresh off the mill and will be ready for shipping by tomorrow night.
    Back to my build I go :)
  18. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    Well a few days of milling and we have the first full OX AI kit with my belt clip design incorporated into the OX plates :D

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    Assembled belt clip
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    Last edited: Apr 6, 2014
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  19. Tweakie

    Tweakie OpenBuilds Team Staff Member Builder

    Excellent work Robert, that belt clip is a really neat idea. :thumbsup:

    Tweakie.
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  20. kram242

    kram242 OpenBuilds Team Staff Member Builder

    A work of art my friend! :thumbsup:
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  21. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

  22. skrider

    skrider Well-Known Builder

    I have the great fortune of being the guy that Robert is building this "master" plate kit for. (Or, at least one of the people, maybe I'm not as special as I think I am - don't want to be too presumptuous). :D

    Robert's pieces really are works of art. I'm like a kid at Christmas every time I open my email to find a new PM with a pic attached! I'm not sure if it's normal for a grown man to be this excited over hunks of aluminum...

    I'm super excited about this build though, and can't wait to see these beautiful plates installed!
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  23. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    Lol wait till you start milling, then your in real trouble :)
  24. kram242

    kram242 OpenBuilds Team Staff Member Builder

    lol too funny @skrider Because I am the same way, I say yes its perfectly normal to drool over aluminum plates when they are that nice :thumbsup:
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  25. skrider

    skrider Well-Known Builder

    I can already feel the sickness enveloping me... :)
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  26. ChrisV

    ChrisV New Builder

    Great work Robert. The plates look fantastic. Will you offer all the aluminum plates and motor spacers for sale as a set? If so, how do I find out the price and get on the list?
  27. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    This kit came about as a snowball effect and simply was a matter of good timing as I'm waiting on parts to complete my OX.
    I will see what I can do and how much shipping would be just pm me your address.
  28. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

    Your Custom NEMA23 set up is just about done.
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    Need about two more spacers for
    coupler clearance I will send 8 in total as I don't know your motor shaft length

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    Bottom turned out great :)

    I have test fit the plates on 20x60 and IMO your going to need about 12" length of it so that your motor has room due to the rear motor/pulley being in the way, just a heads up.
    The rest of your build should go as the original OX does so following Kram242's awesome build videos should guide you the rest of your build :)
    Last edited: Apr 7, 2014
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  29. skrider

    skrider Well-Known Builder

    Those look fantastic, Robert, this is going to be sweet! :thumbsup:

    I'm on the OpenBuilds store as we speak ordering lots of other goodies for the build...
  30. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder Staff Member Builder

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