I couldn't wait so I built my own ELITE cnc machine

Here's my latest CNC build and an overview of all the parts I chose and how they all work together. #NotSponsored
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0:00 Intro
0:22 Stand
2:56 Frame
3:40 Limit Switches
4:28 Drag Chain
4:48 Motors
6:34 Spindle/VFD
8:43 Dust Shoe
11:04 Electronics Enclosure
13:43 Masso Touch
18:07 Masso Controller
19:59 Conclusion

[Pursuit]

For just the CNC components, I spent around $1400 more upgrading a stock Journeyman than it would cost to purchase one of the new Elite Journeyman CNCs from Onefinity. There are some differences between this build and an Elite machine, but buying an Elite series machine is definitely the better way to go if you can stand the wait.

[mrmillmill]

I love that he is so excited he is out of breath😂 Good chap! Unless he just needs to walk more lol. This is an excellent video btw!

[adammills]

I'm sure you'll hear / have heard this lots but you'll probably want to add some rubber or something to the holes drilled in the frame to route wires (2:10) so you don't end up with a short in a few years of wear and tear from vibrations through the table onto the sharp edge of the drilled hole and the wires.

[xConundrumx]

Might have to get one of these Masso controllers for one of my cnc's ... Got a Pokeys57CNC now on most because of the extremely useful programming options, poblocks and their CNC keyboard.

[rirsz]

Meticulous build. well done! I have an Elite Journeyman coming one day soon, hopefully.

[sannyassi]

Very impressive. I can't wait to get my first CNC router setup. I've been getting into Laser cutting/engraving to start out and I LOVE this stuff- wish I'd gotten into this a long time ago. I chose a Laser as my first CNC type machine since I love the burned edge look, plus due to the lack of friction the cost of entry is a lot lower. I aim to build a CNC machine very similar to this with the hopeful profits I may make with the laser- we'll see how it goes though, life never goes to plan!

[julianweiser]

A tip: dust screen in front of the intake fan for the electronics. It will save you a lot of cleaning time. Planning on using something like swiffer dry mop pads to filter out that airborne wood.

[PiefacePete]

My interests are more aligned with DIY machines, but your video is so full of useful information and insight into thought processes that it is invaluable. 👍
Thanks so much! Liked & Subscribed.

[scott]

thank you for the excellent coverage of your build - jealous does not describe me adequately. been wanting to convert to Masso for about a yr now before 1F did it, budget and my tech skills have me holding back

[chrisjacobsen]

Nice build. I don't have the space for 4x4 but am planning a 2x3 2.2kw build. Probably gonna stick with the Duet line of controllers, probably 3HC, which kinda destroys your startup time argument as my Duet2 from power on is ready to go from a laptop in about 3 seconds, but yes, you basically need another computer. They have a display output port running UART but I am no UI programmer and the display that Duet sells is like 6 or 7 inches diagonal.

I am curious what your planning for ATC, are you thinking there's any way you can keep the 2.2kw spindle and just get an ATC attachment, or go the $1500 minimum BT30 spindle upgrade route?

[Jadan]

That is a beautiful build, thanks for the video.

I would love to replicate this,
One day. 😎

[nirgosh]

very good video, clearly presented and made understand where exactly I don't know stuff...

[watahyahknow]

hmmm like the round bar setup on this machine, gives me an idea for a different machine that needs to have a pretty stong y and z axis

[grumpywoodchucker]

SUBBED. AMAZING BUILD. Thanks so much for taking the time to document and publish. keep up the great work!!!

[Z-add]

You should have made it slightly larger than 48" to accommodate a tool rack for a future ATC upgrade.

[chrispelletier]

Fantastic build. I am waiting for my journeyman elite. Will be building a table like Kings torsion box table. If I had the tools and capabilities to do steal I would love to do that. Maybe my next table build!
Thanks for sharing!

[calebsanz]

Great video....for the first half, i was saying to myself..."ok, i can do this upgrade myself"....then you opened that electronics box and that quickly changed to, "Are you crazy, you're going to electrocute yourself kid"... Super excited to upgrade my X50 JM as soon as possible..

[anotherpieceofwood]

Great build overview Gavin! I would like to step my machine up to a spindle from the makita router and your video absolutely made it seem way less intimidating!

[lloydpereira]

Great work! Waiting on OP to build an IronMan suit now .

[DustySeven]

Love seeing you use those power connectors. Typically they are only used in the AV world for lighting and audio.
For people that might want to source the power connector elsewhere, Its called a powercon connector. The blue is supposed to be power in and white is supposed to be power out. I would actually look for the neutrik tru1 connector instead as its better rated and has proper break when you turn the plug