New Customer DIY CNC Build

Another Customer Build! I’m always excited to see photos from a customer build. I think it’s helpful and motivating to see fellow DIY CNC’rs making progress on their projects! These photos are from Kevin M. He has put together a very nice system,...

3d Printer Filament Storage

Inexpensive 3d Printer Filament Storage I found an inexpensive storage container for my 3D printing filament (8″ diameter spool). It’s a 2 gallon plastic paint bucket from Home Depot. It has a lid (extra cost) that seals nice and tight. Very little wasted...

Handy Measuring Jigs

Handy Measurement Jigs When I’ve got free time, I love to play around with 3D printing, my HobbyCNC DIY Router and electronics. There is that point in the design where the schematic (or drawing) needs to turn into a real, physical product, and, like most...

Anti Backlash Design Change!

Anti-Backlash Improvement I developed a simple-yet-effective backlash preventer for my DIY CNC Router plans. The design uses a coupling nut with a flange welded on. This is fixed to the gantry. A spring is ‘pinched’ between this coupling nut and a simple square nut....

Testing Assembled HobbyCNC PRO Boards

Production Testing Assembled Boards I decided to offer assembled HobbyCNC PRO boards. As it turns out, not all of my customers are handy with a soldering iron, or they want their results quicker! So I build the boards, by hand, 10 at a time. Not a big deal. Testing...