CNC Router

Phoenix

Houston Hobbies would like to get into the small fabrication market with unique CNC cut parts to serve the hobby community. To help reach that goal, we purchased the plans to build the machine pictured above from John C. Kleinbauer's website - http://www.crankorgan.com - If you decide to purchase his plans, please mention you were referred by Houston Hobbies.

Specifications

Gantry style hobby CNC machine for RC modelers. The machine will cut Balsa, Basswood and Pine at 8 to 12 inches per minute using a 1/8" bit. It will cut 1/4" high quality Plywood (no knots) in one pass at 6" per minute with a 1/8" bit. The machine has a 9" X 24" usable cutting area.

CNC Video Files

See some machines in action!

Electronics and Controller Board

The electronics to control the CNC Phoenix Router were purchased from HobbyCNC (http:\\www.hobbycnc.com). I decided to involve my Dad in this project as he likes to solder and does a much better job then me. I went with a complete package so I would not have to hunt around for all the parts. My Dad has taken some pictures of what he received - Controller Pictures - that you can see. He will document the build process as well. Thanks Dad!

Construction Details

12-08-04 - Day 4 pictures now posted - Day 5

12-06-04 - The electronics for the CNC Phoenix Router arrived after being ordered. Controller Pictures

12-05-04 - Day 4 pictures now posted - Day 4

12-03-04 - Day 3 pictures now posted - Day 3

12-02-04 - Day 2 pictures now posted - Day 2

11-29-04 - With the Thanksgiving holidays celebrated and done with, I hope to move forward on completing the Phoenix. Some scrap PVC and Delrin was acquired from a local plastic seller and also some scrap commercial window channel from a local glass company. More construction coverage and pictures will be posted soon. Please check back.

11-16-04 - Construction has begun!!! I will be covering the construction of Phoenix with a full build pictorial. Phoenix Build Pictorial - Day 1. Construction started shortly after dinner at around 7:30pm and ended at 10:30pm with the Cutting Deck and Base completed.

10-20-04 - Started to source out the materials for our project.

09-23-04 - Received plans for the Phoenix CNC Router from John.