Cabinet for Small CNC Table
I constructed this enclosure to house a small cnc table that is used
primarily to cut wax. It is fairly heavy construction that would work
for desktop milling machines and engravers. The materials used were 2x6s
for the stringers, "appearance-grade" hemlock 4x4s for the posts, 1/4
inch thick oak plywood for the sides, and 3/4 inch mdf for the shelves.
No glue was used in the construction, all parts are held together with
6 inch lag bolts. See the plans (dwg,dxf,eps,ai,pdf) for
details. The plans were drawn to create a cabinet that is exactly 36 x
36 inch footprint for the cabinet. However; after I built the cabinet
of that size I took it apart and cut it down to size to a more
appropriate size for my shop. I encourage you to change your dimensions
to suit your needs.
Construction. Cut all parts to
length. I have a nice miter saw which was essential to cutting the 2x6s
and 4x4s. Guides were used to enforce cut-lengths of these materials
which makes fitting the parts together much easier. A circular saw was
used on the mdf and 1/4 inch ply. After cutting I used a cheesebag
router table to route the stringers. Top and mid-level stringers get 1/4
grooves placed in them to recieve the 1/4 inch ply panels. The bottom
stringers are rabbitted to receive the mdf shelf which will hold the
computer and motor drivers. The bottom shelf is held in place with
screws. The posts where drilled on a drilled press (visible in one of
the pictures below). I recessed the holes for the lag bolts using a 1
1/4 inch Forstner drill bit and drilled the remaining portion with a
5/6ths spade drill bit. A jig was made to hold the stringers normal to
the floor on my drill press and 1/2 inch holes where drilled for those.
Future additions. I will be
constructing a framed glass door for the front, a keyboard, an interior
light and dust control.
From the side.
Front.
Wax cutting CNC table. The cutting tool is not shown in this
picture.
