"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 1 - THE FRAME

How to build a DIY CNC machine completely from scratch. I designed the machine in Fusion 360 from the ground up and had a local water jet cut the parts. The frame is built from 1/2" aluminum plate. Fully supported linear rails reduce the flex and NEMA 23 stepper motors drive the anti-backlash ball screws for the best possible performance on a budget. I used a TinyG motor controller in this project. In this episode I put together the frame and Y axis linear rails so I can see if this machine is even going to work. ++Learn Fusion 360 For Hobbyists and Woodworkers++ $30 OFF COUPON http://mikeandlauren.com/learnfusion360 Bill of materials for this machine (Affiliate Links): Total Price - $1,255.47 Aluminum Frame Local Shop ($520): 1/2" Aluminum Plate Stepper Motors ($66.00): http://amzn.to/2i6lN8B http://ebay.to/2Br5FX6 Motor Controller ($129): https://synthetos.myshopify.com/products/tinyg Z Axis Linear Rails ($41.40): http://amzn.to/2nlvbdU http://ebay.to/2iv0PEy X and Y Axis Linear Rails and Ball Screw Kit ($218.96): http://amzn.to/2j69yKl http://ebay.to/2j79CJD Z Axis Ball Screw ($37.99): http://amzn.to/2zU9Nm6 (Doesn't include supports or coupler) http://ebay.to/2AyFBN3 Longer X Axis Ball Screw ($29.36): http://amzn.to/2nlynX2 http://ebay.to/2ANj8fx Router Mount ($29.98): http://amzn.to/2zSf7pT http://ebay.to/2AmtsrD Small Drag Chain ($4.45): http://amzn.to/2jCWLyy http://ebay.to/2zVFRpB Big Drag Chain ($12.99): http://amzn.to/2nkBezH http://ebay.to/2i8tsU4 Wire ($21.95): http://amzn.to/2jBuS9M http://ebay.to/2zUyGOm Limit Switches ($11.59): http://amzn.to/2jCRbfr http://ebay.to/2nlAjyM Power Supply ($50): http://amzn.to/2i6poDD http://ebay.to/2zGuY6S Nuts and Bolts Order Screenshot ($81.80): http://bit.ly/2kepBca The Router I Used: http://amzn.to/2iaYjPV Transfer Punch Set: http://amzn.to/2jAtt3z Sign up for monthly income, expenses, and net worth reports! http://newsletter.mikeandlauren.com Help us make these videos: https://www.patreon.com/mikeandlauren Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikeandlauren Instagram - https://instagram.com/lauren_moyer/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikeandlaurentv Check out our blog: http://www.mikeandlauren.com