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- Model
- 978-1-4302-2489-1
- Dimensions
- 7.4 x 0.55 x 9.1 in
- Weight
- 1.1 lb
- Publisher
- Apress
- Publication date
- November 25, 2009
- Edition
- 1st ed.
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Do you like to build things? Are you ever frustrated at having to compromise your designs to fit whatever parts happen to be available? Would you like to fabricate your own parts? Build Your Own CNC Machine is the book to get you started. CNC expert Patrick Hood-Daniel and best-selling author James Kelly team up to show you how to construct your very own CNC machine. Then they go on to show you how to use it, how to document your designs in computer-aided design (CAD) programs, and how to output your designs as specifications and tool paths that feed into the CNC machine, controlling it as it builds whatever parts your imagination can dream up.Don't be intimidated by abbreviations like CNC and terms like computer-aided design. Patrick and James have chosen a CNC-machine design that is simple to fabricate. You need only basic woodworking skills and a budget of perhaps $500 to $1,000 to spend on the wood, a router, and various other parts that you'll need. With some patience and some follow-through, you'll soon be up and running with a really fun machine that'll unleash your creativity and turn your imagination into physical reality.The authors go on to show you how to test your machine, including configuring the software. Provides links for learning how to design and mill whatever you can dream up The perfect parent/child project that is also suitable for scouting groups, clubs, school shop classes, and other organizations that benefit from projects that foster skills development and teamwork No unusual tools needed beyond a circular saw and what you likely already have in your home toolbox Teaches you to design and mill your very own wooden and aluminum parts, toys, gadgets―whatever you can dream up Read more
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| Publisher | Apress |
|---|---|
| Publication date | November 25, 2009 |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1430224894 |
| ISBN-13 | 91 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.4 x 0.55 x 9.1 inches |
| Part of series | Technology in Action |
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Very detailed and great book
Format: Paperback
I got this book a week ago and was excited when I got it. I started skimming through it and was caught off guard that there was little dedicated to any of the software needed for a CNC Machine to run. Then I realized, this book is about building your own CNC as the title says, not about the software! There's enough info to get you started but don't expect a lot of detail on the breadth of software etc. That is apparently a completely different world. So the title of the book is exactly what the book is about. Building your Own CNC and it really nails it with all the details that are in here. All the steps are covered, what tools you'll need, what tools they recommend etc. It's all there. I really am enjoying this book and am looking forward to building this thing.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2011 by Miguel Valenzuela
Very Good Book to Help Build a Wooden CNC Router
Format: Paperback
An interesting book, and to be sure, a useful one if you're planning to build your own CNC Router out of wood. The book did not match my expectations however, through no real fault of the author. I was hoping for more on basic CNC Routing in addition to the construction aspects. Perhaps some tips here and there for getting started and whatnot. But it was almost entirely focused on just the construction itself, which is not a bad thing, but I was hoping to get more of an introduction to the subject along with the build. As far as the construction goes, it was very well written. Each step was extremely well organized and thought out, with great commentary and plenty of photos to help you along. The author was very helpful in pointing out potential trouble spots or tricky areas, and did a very good job of presenting the task to "Build your Own CNC Machine", which of course is what it was really all about. So my expectations aside, I think it was a good book. Just not the one I was personally hoping for when I bought it.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2014 by Gadgeteer
Read the book, built the machine, it works.
I echo what others have said. This is a quick read. I am also happy to say that I have built the machine and it works. I've now cutting parts, making engraved panels, and quite proud of the coolest machine/power tool I have ever owned sitting in my garage. First I'll start with the... Caveats: - Visit the websites the book recommends you visit. - You'll need to read the entire book. In fact I recommend several times. If you are like me you'll inadvertently do this. So, cut once, measure twice, and read thrice. In the opposite order. - You only need to be a good woodworker once, then you can start cutting better parts. But "whoa to you" if you don't take care to square things up. The lumber requirements (4x 24x48x.75 MDF) are forgiving so you can re-cut pieces that you were careless on. - The total cost is closer to 1500$. You can nickle and dime your way through the structure and you will with multiple trips to your local big box store, but the electronics are an expensive purchase. No getting around it. - In some of the chapters you are going to have to wing it or at least you will feel like you are. Now, you do get an explanation of what to do...but the custom measuring is going to be entirely up to you. - If you aren't buying custom ACME/Hi-Lead screws from somewhere...just go right to the 1/2" 13TPI threaded rod deals from your big box store. You can use smaller sizes, but you shouldn't. My details: I was able to build my machine in about 2 months. I found many used items that were required including the computer, monitor, Craftsman chamfer bits and router on craigslist. I didn't have a table saw...so I created a circular saw jig which served me well. I didn't have a drill press...so I eyeballed it. When I had the machine build I was able to make parts and cut stuff completely with open source software. Linux EMC2, PyCAM, and HeeksCAD. Regardless, my machine works. It really really really works. It's as cool as I thought it would be. This book helped me 90% of the way. The book: It really does explain how to build a working CNC machine from the ground up with wood, bolts, and fairly common items. It's not the latest DIY model. There are easier and probably better ways to skin the cats this book skins...but those ways are more costly. You should no doubt investigate those options. Be informed. However, if you need to ease your way into a CNC machine either because of budget or time or because you like to do things yourself...this is the book for you...this is the machine for you. Pre-requisites: - You should be able to read, study, and study pictures. - You should be someone who is able to push through the last 10%. Several times. There will be times where you wonder what have I gotten myself into and the fog will descend upon you before you know it. STOP! Go back and read. Then keep building. - You should watch the online videos of the author building the machine in his living room and bathroom for motivation. - You should have a modest set of tools in your man cave and know how to use them. Safety glasses, masks, T-square, measuring tape, screw driver, socket sets, clamps, saw. Power versions of tools are better if you are of an inpatient humor. - You should be able to keep your eye on the prize. A working CNC machine of your very own. The book: The book is well written, there are some inaccuracies (basically you should look on the internets for the errata notes and an updated shopping list), there is humor throughout, and timely recommendations to read the entire chapter/book before you begin (already!). It barely covers what you need to know about CAD, CAM, and the electronics...but while you are waiting for parts to arrive in the mail you can look around the net and use that time to get yourself acquainted with what is available. This book is about building the machine. This machine. Which is now ubiquitously called in the community the "book machine". Recommendations: I bought the kindle version. However, in hindsight, I maybe should have bought the paper book version...because I could have had it out in the garage with me. I was too worried about getting my kindle all MDF particle dusty. However, with frequent trips back into the house to double check things on the kindle...I was still able to build the machine with the kindle version. I recommend this book and the machine that you can ultimately build from it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2011 by Bob Tribit
I give it a solid C+
Format: Paperback
Error 404. Page not found. That pretty much sums it up. The book is not bad. It is fairly well written and has some good information. It is worth reading to get a basic awareness of how a CNC router is put together. However, it is a historical book with mostly outdated manufacturers, part numbers, and website links. The authors did not future-proof the text and the copyright is almost 17 years old, which may as well be a century. I recommend getting the book and reading it as one of several books on the topic. Then, design and build your own router from your own plans rather than attempt to copy the one in the book. That’s what I plan to do.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025 by ASG
Great reference
Format: Paperback
Well written and very instructional.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2025 by Mark
Good Overview
Format: Paperback
I've been interested in CNC machines for a while but haven't really known where to start. This book gave a good overview of how it can be done. So far I'm about half way through and it has been a nice step-by-step narrative of how to build the machine on the cover. It is very easy to read and there are lots of pictures. There isn't much discussion on the design process, instead focusing on building the design they have come up with. The physical quality of the book is pretty low and the pictures are low resolution, the schematic pictures even have compression artifacts. The companion web page has all the photos in color at a slightly higher resolution. Speaking of the web page, the organization is very hard to figure out, but if you can manage there are many videos showing various parts of the build. Overall I'm liking this book a lot and plan to use it when I'm ready to start making a machine.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2010 by W. Thorp
Build your own CNC
Format: Paperback
If you don’t know where to buy certain items this book is worth the price alone, the book gives you a guide on how to assemble and set up your cnc so that success is assured
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2018 by orion vick
Old edition (needs to be updated badly)
Format: Paperback
For those looking to buy a how to book, this one shows you how to build the authors first design. It will not help you build "your own" design but will help you build his original design. If you look at the web site =(the book title buildyourcnc.com ) he is now 4 versions down the road, which is much improved over the design you get in the book. (This book is WAY past the point of needing an update) also I feel the book is very "none technical" which makes the old design even more an issue. The idea of building the design in the book is, well like stating "I want to build a 286 computer", why would you do it? The web site related to the book is well done!, and has much more information than the book has! I would Highly encourage the Author redo the book using the original, and some of his newer designs as well as other machine ref (fireball, probotics, etc etc. ). I would also encourage him to put effort into describing methods of alignment, (ref. [...]), and also put details in the new book showing how to improve the machines accuracy, and lastly the electrical is done ok in the book but is missing an overall wiring design or global overview of the control and stuff like e-stop, limit switches, pendants, and re-zero systems, etc. Lastly the book does not cover some of what I was interested in. Methods For correctly aligning rails for a CNC. (for lengths longer than 36") Methods for setting the slave rail to the master rail Best designs for lead screws and some dos and don'ts Working with chain (what can be done) Working with timing belts (what can be done) Working with threaded rod (what can be done) vendor listing for parts (lead screws, chain, backlash nuts, linear bearings etc.) Note his web site has some parts for sale and are +/- Ok for prices. A good overview of the electrical. (drawings, descriptions, options) A good over view of how to build MY CNC. Maybe The book should have been named "Build a CNC out of MDF" there really should be another book that is___ How to build your own CNC ____which would help builders with there own designs of a CNC machine. see "[...]" for an example. This book was a waste for me, as I am not interested in building his original design.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2010 by Smith