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Kit Maker: CNC Fusion

Craig Couden — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:16:51 +0000

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Kit Maker: CNC Fusion

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TAGS: CNC, conversion, Tools, Workshop

Reviewed: January 3rd, 2012

Machining high-quality conversion parts, CNC Fusion started in 2004 when Michael Rodgers, a machinist by trade, wanted to build a CNC machine but realized that he couldn’t build the parts he’d designed for it without first owning … a CNC machine.

X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS

Jake Spurlock — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:05:37 +0000

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CNC Fusion

X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS

$579 (as tested $696)

Company Website Buy now!

Complexity: 3
Components: 5
Documentation: 3
Community: 4
Completeness: 4

TAGS: CNC, Tools, Workshop

Reviewed: November 13th, 2011

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CNC Fusion

X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS

$579 (as tested $696)

Company Website Buy now!

Complexity: 3
Components: 5
Documentation: 3
Community: 4
Completeness: 4

TAGS: CNC, Tools, Workshop

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What to do when you want to machine precise custom parts but don’t have room or funds for a professional CNC? Invest in a manual mill that can convert into a CNC. Considered a great tool for the price, the X2 Mini Mill is the kit builder’s top choice, and Probotix offers complete conversion kits (see […]

Zen Toolworks CNC 12×12 Complete Package

Jake Spurlock — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:16:31 +0000

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Zen Toolworks

Zen Toolworks CNC 12×12 Complete Package

$1,082

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Complexity: 4
Components: 5
Documentation: 5
Community: 5
Completeness: 5

TAGS: CNC, Tools, Workshop

Reviewed: November 12th, 2011

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Zen Toolworks

Zen Toolworks CNC 12×12 Complete Package

$1,082

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Complexity: 4
Components: 5
Documentation: 5
Community: 5
Completeness: 5

TAGS: CNC, Tools, Workshop

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This awesome three-axis CNC kit is a must-have for small projects such as circuit boards, engraving, or machining various small parts out of plastic or wood. Everything you need is included, except for a few hand tools, a vise, and a computer with a parallel port for running the software. The documentation contains clearly described steps […]

FireBall V90 CNC Router Kit

Jake Spurlock — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:23:02 +0000

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Probotix

FireBall V90 CNC Router Kit

$990 with additional 3-Axis ProboStep Motor/Driver Kit

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Complexity: 2
Components: 5
Documentation: 3
Community: 4
Completeness: 3

TAGS: CNC, Tools, Workshop

Reviewed: October 26th, 2011

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Probotix

FireBall V90 CNC Router Kit

$990 with additional 3-Axis ProboStep Motor/Driver Kit

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Complexity: 2
Components: 5
Documentation: 3
Community: 4
Completeness: 3

TAGS: CNC, Tools, Workshop

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Although the V90 is an entry-level machine, it’s decidedly not a toy. The way it functions is complicated — a platform carries the tool holder; a larger gantry moves the tool back and forth; the frame positions the gantry; and it’s all driven by a motor turning the screw interposed between two shafts. Indeed, this […]

3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit

Jake Spurlock — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:03:57 +0000

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Probotix

3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit

$350 (as tested $624)

Company Website Buy now!

Complexity: 4
Components: 4
Documentation: 5
Community: 3
Completeness: 4

TAGS: CNC, Tools, Workshop

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Probotix

3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit

$350 (as tested $624)

Company Website Buy now!

Complexity: 4
Components: 4
Documentation: 5
Community: 3
Completeness: 4

TAGS: CNC, Tools, Workshop

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Probotix offers several kits that add computer numeric control (CNC) to the X2 Mini Mill. I used their 3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver kit, plus a Ready-to-Run bundle that includes some additional components required to get it operational. For the computer itself, I used my old ThinkPad, but if your laptop is too new […]