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I love it. I wish I could be there when that machine came to life. I don't care what others say Dave but let the child come out in you because you just got yourself a new toy and it is the dream of many. Cannot wait for part 2.

Hey Dave, I know this is a few years ago now but I only just watched it. Saw the comments you’d written in about being in a metric country re the positioning of the ‘joists’ on the frame. Made me chuckle as here in the UK we’re supposed to be metric too, yet a “full size” sheet of MDF or plywood etc are all 2,440mm x 1,220mm - so we may be ‘metric’ but all the bloody sizes are almost always exact conversions of the old imperial sizes! Anyway, at least a spoil board from the UK would fit without modification 😉 [Edit: Dave, it was worth watching the whole video just to see the sheer joy on your face at the end when you got the machine to jog up and down for the first time! “I love it, I love it!” - Me too! Hilarious and very entertaining, thank you 👍. Also, has the design of the machine’s proximity sensors and their location changed since you built yours, or did you put the long, sticking out sensor (at the end of the Y axis where it was in the way) where the Proximity Sensor Flag should be instead? Unless they changed them because of problems like you identified there? On the current design the cylindrical proximity sensors go on the X and Z axis, and the other type fix on the gantry mounting plate - and those reference the proximity flags on the Y axis end stops (like where you put the cylindrical sensor]

Fantastic video Dave! Your pleasure when you finally got to move the spindle around was infectious - I was grinning from ear to ear along with you! Congratulations my friend, I can’t wait to see what you create with it!

Dave, welcome to the wonderful world of the CNC! I only have a baby machine, but would not be without one now! Opens up a whole world of exciting projects. What's more, you can get that bad boy milling away while you work on other things in the next room. You will LOVE IT!

Thanks Dave. Never saw any CNC assembled before. You make it fun and interesting.

Love your show Dave! Your like a kid in a candy store! It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! Keep the videos coming brother!

The look on your face Dave at about 39 mins when you get ready to fire it up is priceless. Well done!

David.. Great video.. Nice balance of Techie, Skill, and Howto when it comes to building! Well Done!

You finally broke down and got one. Just finished building mine. Getting ready to built the control station and the dust collection system. Btw, in America, we would call the “mouse” a “snake” as is snaking the cable.

That is an impressive machine. I assembled a large CNC machine from a different company. Actually we did it twice because we relocated it. It brings a new awareness of the difference between straight, flat, and level. On our machine, the X axis was along the length of the table, the Y axis was across the width of the table, and the Z axis was vertical. It still followed the right-hand rule for the axes.

Hi David, what you are using is a hex wrench, an Allen key is shaped like a "L" , but both get the job done.

I didn't mean to sound negative Dave. Excellent video as usual.

Hi Dave, I found the assembly and the operation of this machine amazing. Congratulations!

That is a very substantial piece of equipment but it looks like a lot of fun once it’s assembled. I’m looking forward to more. I wish I had a budget for even a smaller version. Perhaps someday. For now I’ll enjoy watching you work with yours.

The Stanton Bench production line has it's first outing,it breathes!👍👍👍👍👍😂😂😂😂😂😂

First up, floor looks a million bucks, mate. 👍 What an absolute beast. I now have somewhat of a basic understanding of how CNC machines work. That was an impressive walkthrough. Couldn't have gone to a more worthy recipient. 👌

Amazing effort you have put into this video Dave. Fantastic

Awesome video Dave. I'm so glad they sent you this you deserve it. You are so good at explaining things, best on youtube.

Greetings from the UK; excellent video, very informative. I have been looking at buying a machine like this myself. I cannot wait for the next video.

David you have a wonder life and a good since humor, you are a hoot!

I ordered the same machine and will arrive Monday. Probably start putting it together on Tuesday.

Great job, Dave! That’s an amazing piece of kit.

Great job Dave a beast of a machine

Just checked the CNC Routerparts website. Dave's machine would cost around $AUD30,000 into Sydney plus $3K for Aspire software. Big bucks. I am now insanely jealous Dave.

WOO HOO. been waiting for this for a few months now! cant wait to watch all the content thats coming my way from you

Really helpful

Hi Dave. Thanks for doing a long and detailed video! My 60120 arrives in a few weeks time via sea freight and my build will be a bit more involved (servos, 3 phase spindle) but it all starts the same way !

This was a fun video to watch. Thank you!

Hi Dave just laying in hospital in Darlington north east after a bout of pancreitas if that’s how you spell it anyway hope to be home tomorrow and back in my workshop have to go easy so a bit of tidying and organising to get back to speed hope to watch on Sunday great machine I want one.Jim

First today. Going to enjoy the video. Greetings from Andreas on Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪

That as fun to watch. I feel like I built it and you did all the work. Good job. BTW I ordered an Eye Muffs and told them that I found out about their product on your channel. Thanks!

Congratulations David

Not the same but build my little 3D printer motors rails and belts it was fun and works. Looking forward to your videos while assembly.

Awesome Dave...I love it too....

nice one dave at last i know what the room is for have not seen your channel for a while been busy good to be back

Reminds me a child with a new toy. Now just kidding.!! Greetings from Portugal

Great Video Dave. Worth waiting for.

Great video Dave. Wish I have the space....

Nice build. I did not realise you were in the mountains. I’m in Springwood. I’m going to carry an autograph book at all times in case I see you.

Dave you can use Velcro straps to tidy up the cables, if you haven’t done so. We use them to tidy Data computer cables

Great Video, Dave. I assembled my PRO4896 in Perth around the same time in 2018. Great unit. Qantas freight must have been a big investment, I watched mine come very slowly via Sea.

Great video David and what a machine! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

Igor it lives luv it .

That is a serious gantry CNC machine you have there. You could run a sign making business off of it. I saw a bigger vinyl cutter once though. It had a work envelope bigger than a basketball court. Just the gantry was thicker than your machine is tall. The operator's station was 3 stories up. There's always someone out there with something bigger.

Hi Dave, seems you have no probs with room, space, wages and time. May be a lot of these all in Australia... All the best for your interesting hobby. Best regards Fred

Nice Video David. I am located in the US and completed assembly of a PRO4896. Calibration videos of the axis would be helpful. I use Fusion360 and Mach3 and the origin point and toolpath goes off the table. I am solving more than 2 problems a day with tech support from CNC and Nefangled Solutions. They seem to want to help and get you moving by solving and education. Great Video, keep posting and I'll keep watching.

Dave. I just received a quote from CNC Routerparts for the 4' x 8' machine including the bells and whistles and cutters etc. You are right the freight is much cheaper by sea. All up with 5% customs duty, freight and GST etc it is a shade over $AUD20K. I did not include Mach 3 or Vcarve CAM as it is cheaper to buy on-line. I'll be using Fusion 360. Only reservation is service if I have a warranty claim as returning a part to the USA is not something I want to get involved in. I have asked them the question so we'll see I guess.

It's alive! It's alive!...

Thanks Dave! One of the best AVID tutorials I have seen!!! Looking to get one, but they are back logged for 12 weeks due to Covid. :-( Keep up the great videos!!! (New Subscriber)

Looking good!

Like a kid with a new train set.

Can you cut a bowl into the center of a square stock of wood using your CNC machine? Will the machine progress through the wood smoothly enough to make nice finish. Love to see a video. I think that would definitely give me the push im looking for to buy my own CNC machine. Thanks 😊 Envious fan

Have you picked out what software you intend to use? As a CNC user and woodworker myself, might I suggest Autodesk's Fusion 360. It's a really nice program that has both cad and cam features so you draw, assemble and generate your gcode all from the same program. And for most home users it's free. One last note on an otherwise fine video, it's linear not lineal. ;)

Hey David, third time watching that video. Boy I want that machine lol

Looks like fun

David, Another great video. I am feeling very left out, both you and Frank Howarth have these great CNC machines. Question, if I may ask, about your headphones with the camera mounting. I could not find those one your website. Can you please tell me the brand and model? Remember, he who dies with the most toys wins!

Nice set up Dave....could you please tell me about the kind of power supply needed for running this CNC Machine?? Whether it run on a single phase commercial connection or a dedicated 3-phase connection ??

Hi Dave, Just watched your video with great interest. I have the same machine coming in about 8 weeks. Lots of good tips on the assy but I never saw you grease the bearings, sounded a bit tinny. My biggest trepidation is getting MACH3 working. My old CNC was based upon drafting with X being horizontal and Y being up and down. Why is this now reversed? I will have to teach myself. I'm hoping a follow up video with walk me through getting the machine to cut a job.

Great video Dave. That is a very nice Machine. You disappointed me -- LOL you used the instructions LOL -- Cheers Rob

Fantastic video Dave. How long did it take to assemble and test? Roughly. I can't imagine doing it in one day.

Hi David great video hope you do great projects with it how well does the geared drives work?

Great work Dave! Did you get a chance to upload how you created the spoilboard? We are just starting and downloaded Vcare Pro.

Hi David. Thank you for your great videos. I am in the beginning stages of ordering my Avid CNC. If you don't mind me asking are you still happy with your machine and if there is anything that you wished was done differently?

Grat Video (i like it more if you are in action, then your life show). Would please let me know how much this CNC mashine cost and where i can get it? Tnks a lot

Hi Dave, I'm interested in building the machine you have but I couldn't tell what all is required to get to the same setup. Can you help such as the price range for everything minus the software and what are the two side boxes along the right side of your cnc setup. Is one the controller for the motors and is the other for VFD? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I just subscribed and look forward to more of your videos. Thanks!!

good stuff, hope you go into detail on the software and electronics as well ;0)

Hi Dave I just rang cnc router parts as I want to get one do myself. They told me to ask you about how much the total cost was for you including import tax ect I’m looking at the same set up as you so if possible could you please give me an idea of the extra costs you had to pay or what the total was for you as I’m trying to work out total cost. I really appreciate it. Also are you happy with your purchase. Thank you Clint Denholm

did cncrouter parts provide the machine for you?!

Dave. Was it tiresome getting the delivery through Australian customs or did the freight company sort it out for you?

did it come with the lap top

How do you kneel on the conrete with your bare knees?

Hi Dave, Looks like a solid machine. Do you have a list or a link to the required cncrouterparts.com cart items required to build your kit? Thanks, Jimmy

De Claw where's de Claw

21min in I thought you had water on your floor, but then I remembered the epoxy. Duh.