CNC router build from Adept robotic cartesian slides.

**DIYer** · Dec 17, 2015, 02:39 AM

Thanks machiningfool! We've added your CNC Router to our Routing category, as well as to your builder page: machiningfool's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

CNC Router by machiningfool

tags: CNC, router, electronics, controller

**machiningfool** · Dec 17, 2015, 07:42 AM

Thank you very much, I appreciate it, it was a fun build.

**Paul Jones** · Dec 17, 2015, 10:40 AM

Bob,
Congratulations on your finished project. Looking forward to seeing the 1:32 scale model trains created from the molds made by your CNC router project. I started model railroading when I was six with 027 gauge trains and then changed to HO scale at age ten and have been doing scratch building in HO most of my life. I attribute many of my woodworking, machining, drafting and electronics skills came from the model railroading.
Paul

**machiningfool** · Dec 17, 2015, 01:07 PM

I followed the same route. Early on, I had O gauge, then HO, then N, Now I scratch build in 1:32. I developed my own way of building molds, here are some pics. One of the molds that you see is a 4 inch section that I add to an MTH passenger car to stretch it out to make it scale, 85 ft, instead of 70 ft. Bob.

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**Barry** · Dec 17, 2015, 01:08 PM

That is a nice setup. Looks great.
As a retired IT guy and a DIY guy one day I just might have to try building one. Once I figure out where to start.....

**Helicopterjohn** · Dec 17, 2015, 02:21 PM

Hi Guys,

Yep, Bob is the master craftsman when it comes to making really detailed molds. I visited his shop last week and he does some truly amazing stuff.

Haven't heard from him since. Bet the chips are flying. When I left after my friend and I got his machine running he was smiling like a Cheshire cat. Ha Ha He has worked on this project for a long time and I know he is a happy camper now that it is running.

John

**DIYer** · Dec 18, 2015, 07:22 AM

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CNC Counterbalance by machiningfool

tags: CNC, balancing

**DIYer** · Dec 18, 2015, 07:25 AM

Thanks machiningfool! We've added your Railcar Mold to our Model Making category, as well as to your builder page: machiningfool's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Railcar Mold by machiningfool

tags: molds

**kbalch** · Jan 4, 2016, 12:31 PM

Hi,

A great build and a very thoroughly documented construction process. It was a pleasure to follow along!

Your CNC Router is our 'Best Documented Build' for December, 2015!

You'll be receiving a $35 online gift card.

Just send me your email address (via PM) and we'll get things processed directly.

Congrats!

Ken