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  1. Solidworks v2013 parts files - Updated 4-27-2014
    Solidworks 2013 3D files for almost every part in the OpenBuilds Online Store - by mqbeers
    Updated: Jan 21, 2015
  2. Solidworks 2014 Parts Library
    Complete set of OpenBuilds parts - by Rob Stehlik
    Updated: Mar 4, 2017
  3. STEP Parts Library
    Complete set of OpenBuilds parts in a generic 3D format. - by Rob Stehlik
    Updated: Feb 19, 2017
  4. V-Slot CAD Models for Autodesk Inventor
    A set of CAD models for the V-Slot extrusions, plates, spacers, and other parts. - by JonHollander
    Updated: Apr 22, 2014
  5. V-Slot connector
    Printed part for connecting or bonding two lengths of V-Slot aluminum extrusion - by Sage
    Updated: Feb 22, 2014

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  1. SketchUp Make (Free)

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    Mark Carew, Dec 16, 2013

  2. Share A Part

    Have an idea for a part that would make a great addition to the OpenBuilds line up?
    Mark Carew, Dec 14, 2013

  3. Super simple spindle RPM set up

    Proper RPM on the lathe and mill increases tool life and productivity.
    Mark Carew, Jul 25, 2016

  4. #3DBenchy - The jolly 3D printing torture-test

    The jolly 3D printing torture-test
    CreativeTools, Apr 13, 2015

  5. How to calculate V-Slot® deflection

    How to Estimate Deflection in Your Open Builds Projects
    Mark Carew, Oct 20, 2015
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  1. jopoma

    BOX XPRO V3 2018-03-25

    jopoma, Mar 20, 2018, Parts
    box fot the xpro v3
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    15
    Updated:
    Mar 25, 2018
  2. Brian Beebe

    Gantry Plate and Verticle Table for OX XL 2018-03-09

    Brian Beebe, Mar 9, 2018, Helpful Tools
    A verticle table for milling ends of stock for joinery
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    6
    Updated:
    Mar 9, 2018
  3. Nicademus

    Dewalt611 Bracket 1.2

    Nicademus, Mar 6, 2018, Parts
    Dewalt611 Bracket to suit 3 pillow block X-axis vertical aligned rods
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    3
    Updated:
    Mar 6, 2018
  4. DoomDevice

    65mm Diameter Spindle Mounts for MiniMill, C-Beam, C-beam XL etc... 1.0

    DoomDevice, Jan 11, 2018, Parts
    Securely attaches and aligns a 65mm CNC spindle to C-Beam Extrusion.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    57
    Updated:
    Jan 11, 2018
  5. levitation

    Gradus M1 Pro/Bigfoot tutorial for absolute beginners 1.0 2018-01-10

    levitation, Jan 10, 2018, Tutorials & Info
    How to set up CNC stepper motors with Gradus M1 Pro and Bigfoot drivers
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    29
    Updated:
    Jan 10, 2018
  6. Peter Van Der Walt

    775 Motor to OB Spindle Mount Adapter 1.0

    Peter Van Der Walt, Jan 5, 2018, 3D Printing Projects
    ER11 -> 775 Motor -> OpenBuilds Spindle Mount
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    11
    Updated:
    Jan 5, 2018
  7. pek

    V-Slot Cable Clips 2018-01-03

    pek, Jan 3, 2018, Parts
    along or perpendicular to v-slot, using zip tie, ribbon cable
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    41
    Updated:
    Jan 3, 2018
  8. Scotty Orr

    Laser Shield Box for Spindle Adapter 1.0

    Scotty Orr, Dec 30, 2017, CNC Projects
    Laser shielding box that attaches to the OpenBuilds spindle mount with laser adapter.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    10
    Updated:
    Dec 30, 2017
  9. Scotty Orr

    Laser Adapter for OpenBuilds Spindle Mount 1.0

    Scotty Orr, Dec 14, 2017, CNC Projects
    An aluminum adapter to mount a Banggood laser module to your CNC machine.
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    17
    Updated:
    Dec 14, 2017
  10. Scotty Orr

    Laser Engraved Spoiler Grid (200x200) 1.0

    Scotty Orr, Dec 14, 2017, Laser Projects
    A 200mm x 200mm grid for your spoil board
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    28
    Updated:
    Dec 14, 2017
  11. Ariel Yahni

    LaserWeb4 Basic CNC routing operations 2017-12-11

    Ariel Yahni, Dec 11, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    Use LaserWeb4 to create to next toolpath for CNC routing
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    19
    Updated:
    Dec 11, 2017
  12. crispin

    CNC HANDBOOK

    crispin, Nov 16, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    Strategies, tutorial and tips from the Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM community
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Updated:
    Nov 16, 2017
  13. Giarc

    Fusion 360 sheet metal folding addition 2017-11-05

    Giarc, Nov 5, 2017, Software
    sheet metal folding
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    30
    Updated:
    Nov 5, 2017
  14. Justinwt

    Excel Sheet For Pricing OpenBuild Projects. WIP 2017-10-27

    Justinwt, Oct 27, 2017, Helpful Tools
    Excel Sheet For Pricing
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    120
    Updated:
    Oct 27, 2017
  15. Scotty Orr

    Wayne Goldman Model 534 Hacksaw Mitre Box

    Scotty Orr, Oct 26, 2017, Helpful Tools
    Excellent mitre box for cutting V-Slot and C-Beam!
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Updated:
    Oct 26, 2017
  16. Kevin p

    8mm eccentric spacer 2017-10-25

    Kevin p, Oct 25, 2017, Parts
    Larger eccentric nut/spacer for more rigid builds
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    65
    Updated:
    Oct 25, 2017
  17. Steven Sampson

    Take the C-Beam Up a notch 2017-10-12

    Steven Sampson, Oct 12, 2017, Parts
    Stiffer is better
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    20
    Updated:
    Oct 12, 2017
  18. Scotty Orr

    Makita RT0701C Dust Shoe 2017-10-07

    Scotty Orr, Oct 7, 2017, Other Projects
    3D-printed dust shoe for Makita RT0700/RT0701C routers.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    33
    Updated:
    Oct 7, 2017
  19. Ariel Yahni

    Halftoner

    Ariel Yahni, Sep 18, 2017, Software
    Create Halftones with your CNC router
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Updated:
    Sep 26, 2017
  20. Jason Harding

    Ridgid trimmer R2400, Adapter sleeve to Openbuilds Spindle Mount 2017-09-24

    Jason Harding, Sep 24, 2017, Parts
    A simple adaptor sleeve 57 mm I.D.to 68 mm with a brim on top
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    7
    Updated:
    Sep 24, 2017
  21. Ariel Yahni

    LaserWeb 4 Basics - Working with vectors

    Ariel Yahni, Sep 9, 2017, Software
    Learn how to process vectors with LaserWeb 4
    5/5, 1 rating
    Updated:
    Sep 9, 2017
  22. Ariel Yahni

    LaserWeb 4 Basics - Creating Operations 2017-09-09

    Ariel Yahni, Sep 9, 2017, Laser Projects
    Learn the basics for running LaserWeb4
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    22
    Updated:
    Sep 9, 2017
  23. Scotty Orr

    Gradus M1 Pro - Information

    Scotty Orr, Sep 8, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    Extra documentation for this poorly documented controller.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Sep 8, 2017
  24. Scotty Orr

    Spindle Mount Adapter for Makita RT0701C Version 2 (9-5-2017

    Scotty Orr, Aug 23, 2017, Parts
    3D Printed 71mm to 65mm reducer for Makita router
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    51
    Updated:
    Sep 5, 2017
  25. Anthony Bolgar

    Material Properties Database 2017-08-28

    Anthony Bolgar, Aug 28, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    The data is sourced from published standards, academic literature, and supplier documentation.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    51
    Updated:
    Aug 28, 2017
  26. Anthony Bolgar

    How to splice wires...The NASA way 2017-08-03

    Anthony Bolgar, Aug 3, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    NASA document on the various approved wire splices. Some great info in here.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    193
    Updated:
    Aug 3, 2017
  27. jmolina

    C-Beam 2017-07-29

    jmolina, Jul 29, 2017, Parts
    C-beam
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    132
    Updated:
    Jul 29, 2017
  28. jmolina

    8 MM Threaded Screw - Autodesk Inventor part file 2017-07-23

    jmolina, Jul 23, 2017, Parts
    ANSI 8x1.25 mm metric 6g class screw
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    30
    Updated:
    Jul 23, 2017
  29. Anthony Bolgar

    6" hold down clamp 2017-07-21

    Anthony Bolgar, Jul 21, 2017, Helpful Tools
    CNC hold down clamp
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    42
    Updated:
    Jul 21, 2017
  30. crispin

    Fusion 360 - DXF Spline To Polyline 2017-07-20

    crispin, Jul 20, 2017, Software
    free plug-in "some laser cutters do not work with splines" now they do.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    18
    Updated:
    Jul 20, 2017
  31. Anthony Bolgar

    K40 Laser - Open source software that still uses the stock controller!

    Anthony Bolgar, Jul 17, 2017, Software
    No need to upgrade the controller - just use the new K40 Whisperer software from Scorchworks
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Jul 17, 2017
  32. Hisha

    Plywood Clamp 2017-06-30

    Hisha, Jun 30, 2017, CNC Projects
    1/2in plywood clamp with threaded insert
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    56
    Updated:
    Jun 30, 2017
  33. Anthony Bolgar

    "How to Solder" 2017-06-30

    Anthony Bolgar, Jun 30, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    A 9 part video series from the 1990's
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    29
    Updated:
    Jun 30, 2017
  34. Hisha

    Raspberry Pi, Xbox Controller, bCNC and You!

    Hisha, Jun 28, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    Using a Xbox controller with bCNC.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    Jun 28, 2017
  35. Anthony Bolgar

    The Engineering Toolbox 2017-06-28

    Anthony Bolgar, Jun 28, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    Just about any engineering calculator and chart that you could ever need.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    139
    Updated:
    Jun 28, 2017
  36. Peter Van Der Walt

    NCThumbNail 2017-06-12

    Peter Van Der Walt, Jun 12, 2017, Helpful Tools
    View GCODE Thumbnails in Windows Explorer with NCThumbNail
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    17
    Updated:
    Jun 12, 2017
  37. hairyMug

    settings for 400w spindle and TinyG

    hairyMug, May 29, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    hi & Low phase and RPM settings to get desired result for m3sxxx settings
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    May 29, 2017
  38. FranciK

    Simple 3D-printed V-slot insert for screw-on accessories 2017-05-25

    FranciK, May 25, 2017, Parts
    Insert for the V-slot that accepts a 4 mm plastic/wood screw
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    54
    Updated:
    May 26, 2017
  39. Giarc

    Eggbot Resources

    Giarc, May 19, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    Eggbot
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Updated:
    May 19, 2017
  40. Peter Eastwell

    Nema 23 cover 2017-05-08

    Peter Eastwell, May 8, 2017, Parts
    pimpin nema23 with gx16-4 conector and back cover
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    88
    Updated:
    May 8, 2017
  41. DazTheGas

    Ox Upgrade Kit 06-05-2017

    DazTheGas, Jan 29, 2017, CNC Projects
    Beef Up The Ox
    5/5, 1 rating
    Downloads:
    453
    Updated:
    May 6, 2017
  42. Peter Eastwell

    Mini microswitch housing 2017-05-03

    Peter Eastwell, May 2, 2017, 3D Printing Projects
    Microswitch Housing
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    10
    Updated:
    May 2, 2017
  43. Anthony Bolgar

    Estlcam V11

    Anthony Bolgar, Mar 9, 2017, Software
    Intuitive CAM software
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    106
    Updated:
    Mar 9, 2017
  44. John Kossik

    OpenSCAD V-Slot Models 2017-03-08

    John Kossik, Mar 8, 2017, Parts
    OpenSCAD V-Slot Models all sizes
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    242
    Updated:
    Mar 8, 2017
  45. FranciK

    C-beam machine holder for diode laser 1.0

    FranciK, Mar 8, 2017, Parts
    3D-printed holder for laser on the C-beam machine
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    34
    Updated:
    Mar 8, 2017
  46. FranciK

    Holder for a microswitch on any V-slot 1.0

    FranciK, Mar 8, 2017, Parts
    3D-printed limit microswitch holder, snap fit, pushed by the gantry wheel
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    71
    Updated:
    Mar 8, 2017
  47. Rob Stehlik

    Solidworks 2014 Parts Library 1.6

    Rob Stehlik, Jul 29, 2015, OpenBuilds Parts
    Complete set of OpenBuilds parts
    4.75/5, 24 ratings
    Downloads:
    7,436
    Updated:
    Mar 4, 2017
  48. Kyo

    DQ542MA Wiring Methods 2017-03-04

    Kyo, Mar 4, 2017, Tutorials & Info
    Arduino Uno DQ542MA Wiring Refence Video.
    0/5, 0 ratings
    Downloads:
    45
    Updated:
    Mar 4, 2017
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