OX CNC

Mechanical Assembly Instructions

S.A. Brown & Maker Store

v1.0 12 2016
Contents

About The Maker Store Ox CNC Kit ........................................................................................................ 2

Unpack and Check All Components ........................................................................................................ 2

Tools Required ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Pre-Assembly Notes ................................................................................................................................ 2

Wheel Assembly...................................................................................................................................... 3

Y-Axis Plate Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 4

X-Axis Gantry Assembly Front Plate ..................................................................................................... 7

X-Axis Gantry Assembly Back Plate .................................................................................................... 10

X-Axis Front and Back Plate Assembly .................................................................................................. 11

Z-Axis Assembly..................................................................................................................................... 14

X-Axis Gantry Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 19

Ox Base Assembly ................................................................................................................................. 23

GT3 Timing Belt and Pulley Assembly ................................................................................................... 26

Finished ................................................................................................................................................. 30

Post Assembly Notes:............................................................................................................................ 31

Credits ................................................................................................................................................... 31

Appendix 1 Bill of Materials (BOM).................................................................................................... 32

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 1 v1.0

Make Store 2016
About The Maker Store Ox CNC Kit

The mechanical kit is based on the Open Builds Ox CNC Router designed by Mark Carew and
published on openbuilds.com. There are however a couple of difference between Marks design and
the Maker Store Ox Kit. None of the differences are that great and the Openbuilds YouTube videos
available on putting the Ox together are a great resource and starting point for everyone. Most of
the differences are a result of customer feedback and modifications published on a wide number of
internet forums.

Please note that while we have spent a considerable amount of time and effort putting these
instructions together, any errors and omissions excepted (E&OE). If you find an error, please let us
know so we can continually improve this resource.

Unpack and Check All Components

Before starting any build, it is always a great idea to get organised. Start by unpacking your kit and
checking it against the BOM (Bill of Materials) in Appendix 1. If you find any parts missing, please
contact Maker Store as soon as possible.

Tools Required

You will also need the following tools:

3mm Allen Key

8mm Spanner
10mm Spanner
Screw Drivers
M5 Tap
Hack Saw (or other means to cut V-Slot)
Builders Square

Pre-Assembly Notes

1. While these instructions have drawings for the Large Ox, construction of the Small Ox is, in
principle, the same.
2. It is Important to make sure all angles are square. As you progress through your build, use
the Square to make sure everything is aligned before the final tightening of all screws and
nuts.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 2 v1.0

Make Store 2016
 3. This build requires some of the V-Slot to be tapped with a M5 tap. In general tap to a depth
of 8-10mm. and clean away any swarf and burs.
4. When placing any V-Wheels onto the V-Slot, make sure the Eccentric Spacers are adjusted to
their furthest point. Do not force the wheels on as this may damage them creating a little
bump.
5. The Sketchup model is available for download from the Maker Store website. It is a fantastic
resource and can allow you to move through the design, pull things apart, and measure
wherever required. We strongly recommend downloading the model and becoming familiar
with Sketchup.

Wheel Assembly

Assemble all the Solid V Wheels as per the drawing. It can help to use one of the longer screws to
align everything by threading the parts on one by one.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 3 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Y-Axis Plate Assembly

The NEMA23 stepper motor is attach as shown. Make sure the 3mm spacers are between the Gantry
Plate and the Stepper. Dont tighten too much just yet as a little play is needed when tightening the
belts later.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 4 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Attach the wheels to the gantry. Use Eccentric spacers on the 3 lower wheel and 6.35mm spacer on
the upper 4 wheels. Tighten the top sets but not the bottom as they will need to be adjusted when
put on the V-Slot.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 5 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Complete both the left and right plates as shown below.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 6 v1.0

Make Store 2016
X-Axis Gantry Assembly Front Plate

Attach the spacer blocks with M5 x 10mm screws. If you have 2040 for your Z-axis then use the
nearer set of holes, if you have 2060 then use the otter set.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 7 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Using M5 x 45mm screws attach the V-Wheels through the Gantry Plate and the spacer blocks. Use 3
x Eccentric spacers on one spacers block and 3 x 6.35mm spacers on the other.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 8 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Attach the nut block as shown.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 9 v1.0

Make Store 2016
X-Axis Gantry Assembly Back Plate

Attach the NEMA23 stepper to the gantry plate with 4 x M5 20mm screws, making sure to place the
3mm spacer in between the gantry plate and the NEMA23.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 10 v1.0

Make Store 2016
X-Axis Front and Back Plate Assembly

Placing the spacers, shims and wheels as per the drawings below, attach the front and back plates
using the 4 x M5 x 65mm screws. Note two eccentrics are on each lower screw.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 11 v1.0

Make Store 2016
OX CNC Assembly Instructions 12 v1.0
Make Store 2016
OX CNC Assembly Instructions 13 v1.0
Make Store 2016
Z-Axis Assembly

First make sure you have tapped (M5) all the holes in the Z-Axis V-Slot to a depth of approx. 8mm.

Attach Flexible Coupling to the NEMA23, then using the 40mm Spacers attach the NEMA23 to the
Threaded Rod Plate as shown. Make sure the bearing recess in the plate is facing away from the
NEMA23 (see below).

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 14 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Using 3 x 8mm screws, attach the Threaded Rod assembly to the Z-Axis V-Slot.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 15 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Mount the X Gantry onto the Z-Axis V-Slot and, turning by hand, screw the Lead Screw into the Nut
Block about way. Attach the bearing and collar and push the Lead Screw into the Flexible Coupling.
Tighten the coupling, make sure the bearing is correctly seated in the Threaded Road Plate recess.
Slide the collar to the bearing and tighten.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 16 v1.0

Make Store 2016
At the other end, slide on the Lock Collar and bearing. Screw the remaining Threaded Rod Plate into
the V-Slot. Seat the bearing and tighten the collar.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 17 v1.0

Make Store 2016
The completed X/Z assembly should look like this:

Test the assembly by hand turning the lead screw. Adjust the 3 Eccentric Spacers with a 10mm
spanner to that there is no lateral movement. Tighten all screws and test again by hand turning the
lead screw. If the gantry is to tight then re-adjust the eccentric spacers.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 18 v1.0

Make Store 2016
X-Axis Gantry Assembly

Before starting the X Axis Gantry, make sure to tap (M5) all the holes on the 2060 and 2040 to 8mm
depth.

Screw the 2060 and 2040 to the Y Plate.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 19 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Slide in the T-Nuts and X/Z Gantry and screw the Y Plate to the 2060 and 2040.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 20 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Attach the Cast Corner Brackets as shown below.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 21 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Tighten the 4 Eccentric Spacers on the X/Z so that there is no lateral movement but the gantry can
still move freely back and forth.

The completed X Gantry should look like this.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 22 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Ox Base Assembly

The 2 2040 x 1500mm lengths of V-Slot need to be cut to 1460mm to fit inside the frame. Before
starting tap (M5) the 2080 ends to a depth of 8mm. Then put the base together as per the drawings
below. Dont forget to put the X-Gantry on before securing the last end! Also, make sure to tighten
the Eccentric Spacers on each side.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 23 v1.0

Make Store 2016
OX CNC Assembly Instructions 24 v1.0
Make Store 2016
OX CNC Assembly Instructions 25 v1.0
Make Store 2016
GT3 Timing Belt and Pulley Assembly

If you havent already done so, put the GT3 Timing Pulleys on the 3 stepper motor shafts. Centre the
pulley over the groove in the V-Slot.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 26 v1.0

Make Store 2016
A T-Nut and an 8mm screw function as a belt clamp. Prepare each end (6 in total) as per the
drawings below:

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 27 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Making sure the teeth are facing down, attach one end of the Timing Belt with the clamp and feed
the rest under the V-Wheels, over the Timing Pulley, and under the V-Wheels. Pull tight and secure
with the other clamp.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 28 v1.0

Make Store 2016
OX CNC Assembly Instructions 29 v1.0
Make Store 2016
Finished

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 30 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Post Assembly Notes:

1. Again, square your machine for the X, Y and Z axis.

2. Using T-nuts, a base board can be attached to the base. This will strengthen the frame and
create a work surface.

Credits
Special thanks to:

Mark Carew, Openbuilds and the Openbuilds forums

The Open Hardware community
Our fantastic customers, whose feedback constantly helps us improve our parts and the
design of this great machine.

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 31 v1.0

Make Store 2016
Appendix 1 Bill of Materials (BOM)

QTY Description Part Number / SKU

2 Ball Bearing 688Z BEAR-688Z
5 GT3 Timing Belt BELT-GT3-1M
3 GT3 Aluminium Timing Pulley - 20 BELT-GT3-TP20
8 Cast - 90 Degree Corner Bracket BRAC-90CAST
8 Universal L Brackets - Double BRAC-L2
4 Nema 23 Stepper Motor 1.26N.m (6.35mm shaft) ELEC-NEMA23
1 300mm 8mm Metric Lead Screw / ACME HARD-ACME-8-300
1 8mm Acme Nut Block HARD-ACME-8-BLOCK
2 8mm Lock Collar HARD-COLL-8MM
1 6.35mm x 8mm Flexible Coupling HARD-COUP-635X8
20 Nylon Insert Locknut HARD-NUT-LOCK-5MM
2 Tee Nuts - 25 Pcs HARD-TNUT-PACK25
2 V-Slot 20 x 40mm 1000mm LR-2040-S-1000
2 V-Slot 20 x 60mm 1000mm LR-2060-S-1000
1 V-Slot 20 x 60mm 280mm LR-2060-S-280
2 V-Slot 20 x 80mm 1500mm LR-2080-S-1500
2 V-Slot 20 x 40mm 1500mm LR-2040-S-1500
1 OX Y Plate Left PLATES-OX
1 OX Y Plate Right PLATES-OX
1 OX Z Plate Back PLATES-OX
1 OX Z Plate Front PLATES-OX
4 5 Hole 90 Degree Joining Plate PLATE-90-5
2 Threaded Rod Plate - NEMA23 PLATE-ROD-NEMA23
2 Spacer Block (V-Slot) PLATE-SPACER
4 M5 Cap Head Screws - 65mm SCREWS-M5-CAP-65
2 Low Profile Screws - M5x 40mm / 10 Pcs SCREWS-M5-LP-40
2 Low Profile Screws - M5x15mm / 25 Pcs SCREWS-M5-LP-15
1 Low Profile Screws - M5 x 20mm / 25 Pcs SCREWS-M5-LP-20
1 Low Profile Screws - M5 x 25mm / 25 Pcs SCREWS-M5-LP-25
2 Low Profile Screws - M5x30mm / 10 Pcs SCREWS-M5-LP-30
1 Low Profile Screws - M5x 45mm / 10 Pcs SCREWS-M5-LP-45
2 Low Profile Screws - M5 x 8mm / 25 Pcs SCREWS-M5-LP-8
13 Eccentric Spacers - 10mm Hex SHIM-ECCENTRIC
40 Precision Shim - 10x5x1mm SHIM-PREC-1051
12 Metric Aluminium Spacers 3mm SHIM-SPAC-3MM
3 Metric Aluminium Spacer 40mm SHIM-SPAC-40MM
20 Metric Aluminium Spacers 6.35mm 1/4" SHIM-SPAC-6-35MM
28 Solid V Wheel Kit WHEEL-SOLIDV-KIT

OX CNC Assembly Instructions 32 v1.0

Make Store 2016