# Build Logs **URL:** https://forum.avidcnc.com/c/build-logs/8.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.avidcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.avidcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.avidcnc.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Adventures with LinuxCNC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/adventures-with-linuxcnc/2519)
**Author:** [@ThinkboxTech](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/ThinkboxTech)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/adventures-with-linuxcnc/2519 "2025-05-20T19:17:49Z")
So I am finally coming up for air after being buried by work and converting my machine to run with LinuxCNC instead of Mach 4. I was not originally planning on switching to LinuxCNC for quite a while but I kept running … --- ## [Stalling all axis after updating Mach4](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/stalling-all-axis-after-updating-mach4/4569)
**Author:** [@CNCKjellern](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/CNCKjellern)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/stalling-all-axis-after-updating-mach4/4569 "2025-05-10T12:42:05Z")
I have been using Mach4 Version 2.5.11, with problems around random stops in Gcode. I saw last week that a fix for this had been released, Version 2.5.16. I installed the new version hoping it would be better. After t… --- ## [If anyone is looking for an L6-30 extension cord, you can find it here](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/if-anyone-is-looking-for-an-l6-30-extension-cord-you-can-find-it-here/4659)
**Author:** [@Jaybird64](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Jaybird64)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/if-anyone-is-looking-for-an-l6-30-extension-cord-you-can-find-it-here/4659 "2025-04-28T17:07:37Z")
I’ve bought from this company before. They can also do custom wire cables at various lengths. This particular one is 15 feet long but they have them in other lengths too. ($47.83) --- ## [EX Controller & VFD Controller installation - Swapping position?](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/ex-controller-vfd-controller-installation-swapping-position/4644)
**Author:** [@Jaybird64](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Jaybird64)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/ex-controller-vfd-controller-installation-swapping-position/4644 "2025-04-28T11:25:10Z")
I’m almost done building my CNC but I was wondering if there would be any issue with swapping the position of the EX Controller box location to the back and the VFD Controller location to the front? I’ve look at the res… --- ## [Table track installation (done my way) provides a tighter fit to back wall](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/table-track-installation-done-my-way-provides-a-tighter-fit-to-back-wall/4647)
**Author:** [@Jaybird64](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Jaybird64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/table-track-installation-done-my-way-provides-a-tighter-fit-to-back-wall/4647 "2025-04-27T01:22:56Z")
I know the instructions call for the cable track rigid (fixed) end to be connected cable track bracket but after seeing a problem with doing this, I did the opposite and attached the flexible end to the bracket. Here’s w… --- ## [PRO4848-ish with an aluminum top plate and tangential knife](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/pro4848-ish-with-an-aluminum-top-plate-and-tangential-knife/4570)
**Author:** [@basketofkittens](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/basketofkittens)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/pro4848-ish-with-an-aluminum-top-plate-and-tangential-knife/4570 "2025-04-08T17:15:27Z")
My brother and I shopped for quite a while for a gantry machine to support our composites projects, mainly machining foam masters and occasionally trimming finished parts. Short requirements list: 4’x4’ bed More than … --- ## [Finally got around to doing ATC. Heavily modified the example script for my custom tool holders](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/finally-got-around-to-doing-atc-heavily-modified-the-example-script-for-my-custom-tool-holders/4270)
**Author:** [@andy](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/andy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/finally-got-around-to-doing-atc-heavily-modified-the-example-script-for-my-custom-tool-holders/4270 "2025-01-25T08:19:37Z")
Created some custom 3d printed tool racks (bt30 tool holders). Wanted to not remove the dust shoe so only made 4 stations. However, if a tool is not in the holders (about tool 4) it will come to the front and ask me to l… --- ## [Control box for my 4824](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/control-box-for-my-4824/4183)
**Author:** [@SixOfOne](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/SixOfOne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/control-box-for-my-4824/4183 "2025-01-04T18:14:56Z")
I’ve had my machine since 2015 and my electronics have been temp mounted on a sheet of plywood all this time. For Xmas I gifted myself a 220v water cooled 2.2kw spindle kit from the jungle site to upgrade from hand route… --- ## [M8 spring nuts amazon](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/m8-spring-nuts-amazon/3690)
**Author:** [@Drich](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Drich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/m8-spring-nuts-amazon/3690 "2024-09-12T10:48:55Z")
Hello Going to build a shelf under the cnc for wood storage and found some of those roll in nuts for the frame. Will tases work in my 48" Pro model frame? Not sure what series aluminum Avid used. M8 Thread T Spring Nut… --- ## [ATC Hardware Installation Build](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/atc-hardware-installation-build/2029)
**Author:** [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/atc-hardware-installation-build/2029 "2024-08-30T18:09:16Z")
Hi all! Here’s a video documenting the setup of my Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) on my Avid Pro 4x8 machine. I have a HITECO spindle, but I also discuss the popular CNC Depot S30C spindle. I go into some diagrams for pneu… --- ## [Unlocking old C100 vfd](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/unlocking-old-c100-vfd/3141)
**Author:** [@pludikar](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/pludikar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/unlocking-old-c100-vfd/3141 "2024-04-14T12:46:09Z")
Hi, I have a CNCRP 4896 (Jan 2016) which has a GMT 2.2kW spindle and an LSElectric C100 VFD. My son bought me a rapidchange ATC magazine which requires the spindle speed to drop to 1000rpm. Easy to change I thought - … --- ## [CNC Depot S30C Spindle - All the other parts!](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/cnc-depot-s30c-spindle-all-the-other-parts/1525)
**Author:** [@Sirklezero](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Sirklezero)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/cnc-depot-s30c-spindle-all-the-other-parts/1525 "2024-04-07T23:52:26Z")
Please be warned, this is a mega long post… One of the things that I’ve noticed with the CNC Depot ATC spindle setups is that there isn’t always a lot of detailed information or conversation regarding the more banal com… --- ## [Steel base table for Pro 4x8](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/steel-base-table-for-pro-4x8/1966)
**Author:** [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/steel-base-table-for-pro-4x8/1966 "2024-02-13T00:35:58Z")
Hi all! I finished a video on how I built my steel base table for my Pro 4896 machine. I’m sharing the info in case anyone else wants to do the same thing. The Fusion 360 model for the legs is here: Table Model – feel … --- ## [Installing Automatic Tool Changer tool rack](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/installing-automatic-tool-changer-tool-rack/2814)
**Author:** [@Bstanga](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Bstanga)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/installing-automatic-tool-changer-tool-rack/2814 "2024-01-10T16:14:35Z")
Looking for ideas on automating the deployment of an Automatic Tool Changer tool rack for a CNC Router. Here is a video of what I have so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BxtwxtyMRc --- ## [Rotary enclosure](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/rotary-enclosure/2602)
**Author:** [@FlynnAD](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/FlynnAD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/rotary-enclosure/2602 "2023-12-27T14:23:18Z")
Who’s built an enclosure for their rotary axis? What materials / what details would you recommend from your experience? My rotary axis is mounted at the back of the machine, where I calculated I’d lose the least amount … --- ## [20 Series CNC Router](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/20-series-cnc-router/2608)
**Author:** [@earl.claus](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/earl.claus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/20-series-cnc-router/2608 "2023-10-30T15:15:26Z")
This topic area is for helping do the impossible: Building a large scale CNC router with 20 series extrusion. --- ## [Woodbrew 5x5 Build With Vertical Table](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/woodbrew-5x5-build-with-vertical-table/44)
**Author:** [@Woodbrew](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Woodbrew)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/woodbrew-5x5-build-with-vertical-table/44 "2023-10-28T13:05:32Z")
Hi everyone! My wife Molly and I recently put together our 5x5 Pro machine and I wanted to document the process. I will preface this article by saying we owned an Inventables prior to this, but had virtually no real CNC… --- ## [SUBNOIZE: 10 Tool Carousel, Tool Length Sensor and Dust Manifold](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/subnoize-10-tool-carousel-tool-length-sensor-and-dust-manifold/1096)
**Author:** [@subnoize](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/subnoize)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/subnoize-10-tool-carousel-tool-length-sensor-and-dust-manifold/1096 "2023-10-20T14:39:32Z")
I started this project back in 2019 and I am finishing up on the 6th prototype here shortly. This will be “RC1” or Release Candidate One. In this version I am reducing part count, increasing part reuse with the Tool Len… --- ## [4x8 deck material](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/4x8-deck-material/2017)
**Author:** [@HeirloomWindows](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/HeirloomWindows)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/4x8-deck-material/2017 "2023-10-07T10:47:29Z")
I need some advice. I’m essentially turning my flat bed router into a “pod and rail” machine by cutting 12, 5" wide “tracks” across the width of my supplemental deck then placing 5" x 5" Vac pods in the tracks that can … --- ## [Hopefully the final question](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/hopefully-the-final-question/2502)
**Author:** [@MarbleBuck](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/MarbleBuck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/hopefully-the-final-question/2502 "2023-10-01T22:05:05Z")
I have a 2020 Pro 4896 (very close to an original). Originally the mounting of the board went all the way to the front stop. In other words my set back was in the back and not the front. I won’t trouble this post with th… --- ## [Adding a physical feed hold button](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/adding-a-physical-feed-hold-button/1494)
**Author:** [@eyesonlybob](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/eyesonlybob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/adding-a-physical-feed-hold-button/1494 "2023-08-04T16:15:04Z")
I’d like to add a physical feed hold button that I can mount near the e-stop. I’m having trouble identifying whether the ESS has spare input/output pins that I can utilize. My confusion stems from the fact that some of t… --- ## [Under-gantry lighting](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/under-gantry-lighting/2169)
**Author:** [@da-kengineer-meister](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/da-kengineer-meister)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/under-gantry-lighting/2169 "2023-06-20T19:57:41Z")
Over time, several people (@Googs @Eric @dovetail65 @BlueLineCNC and others)have suggested adding some under gantry lighting. Forum link to discussion & photos Here two weekends back I finally got around to adding this … --- ## [So close to being done](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/so-close-to-being-done/2144)
**Author:** [@KriegTiger](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/KriegTiger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/so-close-to-being-done/2144 "2023-06-13T05:53:43Z")
If anybody remembers me asking questions earlier, I did end up pulling the trigger on a system. It’s a 5x8 NEMA34 PRO 4hp spindle kit. I got the parts back in late March and they’ve been burning a hole in the back of my … --- ## [Saunders Fixture Plate Build Update](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/saunders-fixture-plate-build-update/2132)
**Author:** [@rwoerz](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/rwoerz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/saunders-fixture-plate-build-update/2132 "2023-06-09T04:50:54Z")
I’m in the process of installing a Saunders 24R fixture plate and HDPE spoilboard on my 48x48 CNC. The biggest problem was the front and rear edges only had half holes as they were designed to butt up to other fixture pl… --- ## [ATC Tool Rack Build](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/atc-tool-rack-build/2048)
**Author:** [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/atc-tool-rack-build/2048 "2023-05-14T13:14:23Z")
Hi all! The next step in my Avid CNC build is the ATC Tool Rack. I made mine out of wood. It has been working pretty well so far. Here’s a video about my thoughts on where to place the tool rack, along with some other ex… --- ## [Pro 5x10 build w/ custom... everything?](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/pro-5x10-build-w-custom-everything/1126)
**Author:** [@djdelorie](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/djdelorie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/pro-5x10-build-w-custom-everything/1126 "2023-05-10T01:37:38Z")
I’ve been poking at this build for the last month or three, in my spare time. It’s been taking so long because there are a few aspects I’m doing custom: I’m using linuxcnc, so I get to do the electronics package mysel… --- ## [AVID Pro 4896 With custom Beckhoff controls platform](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/avid-pro-4896-with-custom-beckhoff-controls-platform/1811)
**Author:** [@Seanycash](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Seanycash)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/avid-pro-4896-with-custom-beckhoff-controls-platform/1811 "2023-03-06T22:52:57Z")
Just wanted to share a little about my custom Avid build. My day job is as a Controls Engineer programming and commissioning industrial automation equipment. I wanted a CNC for a side business and Avid fit the bill. I w… --- ## [Mark Lindsay Build Log](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/mark-lindsay-build-log/39)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/mark-lindsay-build-log/39 "2023-02-05T16:00:52Z")
Here’s @MarkLindsayCNC 's build video of his 4x4 machine @MarkLindsayCNC how close did you follow the assembly instructions? Did you make any adjustments to the table to suit your specific needs? I recent… --- ## [Warped Y Rail Dust Cover](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/warped-y-rail-dust-cover/1620)
**Author:** [@AussieMike](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/AussieMike)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/warped-y-rail-dust-cover/1620 "2023-01-25T03:18:52Z")
I’ve had a problem with the plastic dust cover strips on the Y axis rails warping. One of the sections has the mounting hole in line with the rail joiner, so with no screw this section warped more. The amount seems to … --- ## [Dust Shoe ATC tool Changer test run](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/dust-shoe-atc-tool-changer-test-run/1618)
**Author:** [@CNCKitMill](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/CNCKitMill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/dust-shoe-atc-tool-changer-test-run/1618 "2023-01-21T16:04:25Z")
Test run of the ATC with the dust shoe M6 Macro Acorn CNC Control 6 x10 Router. [Previous page](https://forum.avidcnc.com/c/build-logs/8.md) [Next page](https://forum.avidcnc.com/c/build-logs/8.md?page=2)