CNC Machine FAQs 

Chris when are you going to replace the wood parts on that machine with book matched flame maple and a nice cream binding?

Hi Chris, great machine design and great answers to the questions! I totally thought the yellow 'plates' were metal as well, cool to hear that the plywood holds up in your guitar making process 🙂 I thought I'd let you know of a machine that I've designed as well called the LongMill which is also a GRBL-based machine, 30x30x4.5 inch cutting area, which we sell as a kit and design and ship out of Canada. I know you mention that price is always an issue with machines like these which puts them out of reach for many who want to try out CNC, so I'm glad that yourself and others contribute as well so people can keep their options open 👍

i almost finish mine from your plans, but i changed it to ballscrews and water cooled spindle........its a beast, it cost me around 1300

Most informative . Thanks for the break down . I love the CNC machine for it's accuracy & how it makes every guitar the same down the the thousandths ... It's a great tool !!! Personally I choose to make guitars by hand because I love working with the wood hands on , but that CNC is Awesome !!!

Thanks for another great video Chris

Hi Chris, I'm assembling the electronics of your CNC design and I just want to make sure I get grounding right. Should both grounding busses( power supply and Arduino) be bonded to the enclosure? I'm asking because in your plan the Arduino grounding bus, in particular, seems to be installed on some sort of insulator.

Hi Chris, I am thinking of purchasing your CNC machine plans. Did you ever get around to designing and testing your dust collection system? If not, are you still planning to do it? I would love to purchase that as well.

Hi Chris, I see on your older videos you used to have an x-carve cnc - what made you change from that cnc to want to build your own? How does your new custom compare to the old x-carve? Thanks for the awesome videos!

Super video mate. Had no idea your 'nc was DIY. Please do another about the cad and cam software you use. Cheers!

Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere but can you go over what bits you use on the Cnc and for what parts of the machining?

Could you make a step by step video for newbies that never have had dealings with CNC, like from start to finish how to program the machine to build a neck and body?

Hey Chris. Two questions: 1. Is that a full size or palm size router? 2. Do you ever have any trouble with dust and debris getting into your lead screws or guide rails?

Another great video :)

Chris this machine is incredible! have you ever considered assembling these as a boxed kit to sell through your web site?

Hello again, Chris! I just purchased your CNC machine plans (and a few others :) ) a couple of weeks ago. After listening to this FAQ, I am almost tempted to give aluminum parts a try. As you suggested, aluminum will work better with ball screws instead of acme lead screws. The one question I have regarding that is: I understand that owing to their low-friction characteristics, ball screws don't come to a dead stop like lead screws do, but require additional braking mechanisms. Is that correct? Will your design need to be modified, or will the current anti-backlash and other bearings work? Thanks!

if you measure your router you could get a dust shoe from aliexpress cheaply

Did he just say "Bomb"? haha

Just to confirm, the yellow parts are wood? I thought they were metal and that was holding me off attempting.

What brand and model is it? Can we get a link?

Hey there! Is there a website to contact you as a customer who is interested in you creating a body?

Guilty of asking question #1 lol

Why did you build this when you already have an x-carve