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What Happened to My PrintNC DIY CNC Router?

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I was able to jog the X, Y, & Z axes on my PrintNC project, but it was getting frustrating trying to figure out all the open source software users on the Discord server were recommending.

It was taking too much time, so it’s time for it to go. I sold it for a huge loss.

But…is this the end? No. I’ve got a nice CNC router on order that should suit my needs.

In case you’re new to the project, PrintNC is a way of building a powerful and precise CNC router (like Workbee, X-Carve, ShopSabre, etc.) using rectangular steel, 3D printed parts, and electronics readily available. Watch the entire PrintNC Build (DIY CNC Router Machine) YT series: https://buildistics.com/cnc-playlist

This tape doesn’t leave residue and rips better than my table saw:
🩹PRO GAFFER’S TAPE: https://amzn.to/3lotl8q

A necessity for accurate measurements during your PrintNC build:
📏DIGITAL MEASURING CALIPERS: https://amzn.to/3zQifNt

Here’s the best 3D printer for PrintNC builds (in my opinion):
💎BEST 3D PRINTER: https://amzn.to/3izJ0zZ

The printer comes with like 10 grams of white filament. Here’s the good stuff:
🧬AFFORDABLE 3D PRINTER FILAMENT: https://amzn.to/3F3AuT6

IG stories & behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/buildistics/The music we use: https://buildistics.com/musicDISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission WITH NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO YOU. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue making awesome videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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PrintNC Kit – What’s Inside Ep. 5

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Starting out on the PrintNC CNC Kit is pretty exciting – getting to see and inspect everything that comes straight to your door makes your PrintNC build more and more real.

Here’s a complete overview and parts list of everything included in the PrintNC CNC Kit.

Welcome to the Buildistics PrintNC Project! In this video series, we go over everything involved in building and assembling a “production-grade” CNC. Can you make one yourself? Let’s find out!

In case you’re new to the project, PrintNC is a way of building a powerful and precise CNC router (like Workbee, X-Carve, ShopSabre, etc.) using rectangular steel, 3D printed parts, and electronics readily available. Watch the entire PrintNC Build (DIY CNC Router Machine) YT series: https://buildistics.com/cnc-playlist

This tape doesn’t leave residue and rips better than my table saw:
🩹PRO GAFFER’S TAPE: https://amzn.to/3lotl8q

A necessity for accurate measurements during your PrintNC build:
📏DIGITAL MEASURING CALIPERS: https://amzn.to/3zQifNt

Here’s the best 3D printer for PrintNC builds (in my opinion):
💎BEST 3D PRINTER: https://amzn.to/3izJ0zZ

The printer comes with like 10 grams of white filament. Here’s the good stuff:
🧬AFFORDABLE 3D PRINTER FILAMENT: https://amzn.to/3F3AuT6

IG stories & behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/buildistics/

The music we use: https://buildistics.com/music

DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission WITH NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO YOU. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue making awesome videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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DON’T Drill & Tap Until You Do These 3 Things! (PrintNC Steel Frame DIY CNC Router) Ep. 4

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It’s easy to miss minor details during your PrintNC build, but in this video I talk about a few things that are really important before you drill and tap the DIY CNC router steel frame to ensure a solid start to the project.

Welcome to the Buildistics PrintNC Project! In this video series, we go over everything involved in building and assembling a “production-grade” CNC. Can you make one yourself? Let’s find out!

In case you’re new to the project, PrintNC is a way of building a powerful and precise CNC router (like Workbee, X-Carve, ShopSabre, etc.) using rectangular steel, 3D printed parts, and electronics readily available. Watch the entire PrintNC Build (DIY CNC Router Machine) YT series: https://buildistics.com/cnc-playlist

This tape doesn’t leave residue and rips better than my table saw:
🩹PRO GAFFER’S TAPE: https://amzn.to/3lotl8q

A necessity for accurate measurements during your PrintNC build:
📏DIGITAL MEASURING CALIPERS: https://amzn.to/3zQifNt

Here’s the best 3D printer for PrintNC builds (in my opinion):
💎BEST 3D PRINTER: https://amzn.to/3izJ0zZ

The printer comes with like 10 grams of white filament. Here’s the good stuff:
🧬AFFORDABLE 3D PRINTER FILAMENT: https://amzn.to/3F3AuT6

IG stories & behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/buildistics/

The music we use: https://buildistics.com/music

DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission WITH NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO YOU. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue making awesome videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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PrintNC 3D Printed Parts: How to Properly Measure Your Steel Profile ($2,000 DIY CNC Router) Ep. 3

PrintNC Assembly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HwBooCGgyQ

The definitive and simple guide how to measure your steel frame members BEFORE you print the PrintNC 3D printed parts. Be sure to print the PrintNC tools before you print anything else on your PrintNC build:

$2,000 DIY CNC Router Build

Welcome to the Buildistics PrintNC Project! In this video series, we go over everything involved in building and assembling a “production-grade” CNC. Can you make one yourself? Let’s find out!

In case you’re new to the project, PrintNC is a way of building a powerful and precise CNC router (like Workbee, X-Carve, ShopSabre, etc.) using rectangular steel, 3D printed parts, and electronics readily available.

Watch the entire PrintNC Build (DIY CNC Router Machine) YT series: https://buildistics.com/cnc-playlist

A necessity for accurate measurements during your PrintNC build:
📏DIGITAL MEASURING CALIPERS: https://amzn.to/3zQifNt

Here’s the best 3D printer for PrintNC builds (in my opinion):
💎BEST 3D PRINTER: https://amzn.to/3izJ0zZ

The printer comes with like 10 grams of white filament. Here’s the good stuff:
🧬AFFORDABLE 3D PRINTER FILAMENT: https://amzn.to/3F3AuT6

DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission WITH NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO YOU. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue making awesome videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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Before the Build: Critical 3D Printed Parts (PrintNC DIY CNC) Ep. 2

On this episode of the Buildistics PrintNC build, I talk about some very important 3D printed calibration tools everyone needs for a great start to a PrintNC DIY CNC router.

PrintNC 3D printed parts have to be accurate and match the dimensions and profiles of the steel you’re using.

That is why these two PrintNC printed parts are a surefire way to ensure a successful PrintNC frame build.

In case you’re wondering, PrintNC is a way of building a powerful and precise CNC router (like Workbee, X-Carve, ShopSabre, etc.) using rectangular steel, 3D printed parts, and electronics readily available. Watch the entire PrintNC Build (DIY CNC Router Machine) YT series: https://buildistics.com/cnc-playlist

Here’s the best 3D printer for PrintNC builds (in my opinion):
💎BEST 3D PRINTER: https://amzn.to/3izJ0zZ

The printer comes with like 10 grams of white filament. Here’s the good stuff:
🧬AFFORDABLE 3D PRINTER FILAMENT: https://amzn.to/3F3AuT6

A necessity for accurate measurements during your PrintNC build:📏DIGITAL MEASURING CALIPERS: https://amzn.to/3zQifNt

DISCLAIMER: This video and article contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission WITH NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO YOU. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue making awesome videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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DIY CNC Router for $2,000 – PrintNC Build Ep. 1

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Commercially available CNC routers are relatively expensive ($6,000-15,000). So I decided to make a beefy DIY CNC router myself under $2,000.

PrintNC is a way of building a powerful and precise CNC router (like Workbee, X-Carve, ShopSabre, etc.) using rectangular tubular steel, 3D printed parts, and electronics readily available.

PrintNC Steel Cost
Rectangular steel for standard PrintNC build

Let’s talk about sourcing steel for a PrintNC build. The cost for the PrintNC steel (and aluminum shown) was $327.62.

PrintNC Steel Cost
Total for all metal pictured

If you’re having trouble finding a place to source steel for your DIY CNC router machine, then do a search for “steel suppliers near me” or “metal distributors“, give them a call with your measurements and get some quotes.

A lot of the smaller manufacturing plants and metal suppliers don’t sell to “hobbyists” so just keep looking. The place where I bought my steel and aluminum for my PrintNC build was over 1.5 hours one way, but I got what I needed.

Watch the entire PrintNC Build (DIY CNC Router Machine) video series.