What's in the Workbook

The Workbook consists of 212 pages divided into the following chapters.

Getting Started
Y-beam Assembly
Clamp Table Construction
Y-carriage and Rail Construction
X-beam Assembly
X-carriage Assembly
Z-carriage Assembly
Rack and Pinion Drives
KRMx02 Electronics
Mach 3
Cable Hookup
Basic Tests
Router Hookup
Fences
Basic Operation
Conclusion

In addition there are pages for your notes at the end of each chapter.

Chapter Layout

Each chapter starts with list of tools, bill of materials, time and cost estimates, needed to complete the chapter.

At the beginning of each chapter you will be presented with a list prerequisites. These are a set of conditions that should be met before starting the chapter. This is also where source locations for various parts will also be listed.

Each chapter will take you step-by-step through the process of creating or assembling the various components needed to complete the KRMx02 CNC. In many cases you will be shown techniques for making the component.