More About CNC
Bits & Bits
BobsCNC is a family company with a vision for building lasting relationships with our customers through top of the line design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer service. We are always looking...
Assembling a BobsCNC Router Kit is Easier Than You Think
Red Green used to say, "If the women don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy." I'm handy. I can wire new circuits, fix a roof, repair...
Need Help?
Everybody needs a little help now and then, especially if you own a CNC Router. There are number of websites dedicated to CNC. I’ve listed the three sources that consistently provide...
Don't Buy Pirated Software.
Everyone needs software for their CNC. You can find free downloadable software online or you can purchase CAD/CAM software which can be expensive. It's the high cost of some CAD/CAM packages...
The Best Place to Buy a CNC Router for your shop.
“Where’s the best place to buy an CNC Router for your shop? It’s simple, buy factory direct at BobsCNC.com. When you make your purchase at BobsCNC.com, you can be assured...
Do You Have a CNC Personality?
Do you have a CNC personality? Generally speaking, there are three types: “I’m a do-it-myself kind of person. I have all the background and experience I need to run a CNC....
Adjusting a Hall Effect Home Switch on a KL Series CNC Router
With the introduction of the KL7 Series of CNC routers, BobsCNC began using Hall Effect (magnetic) home switches. This article was written to help you adjust the switches for accurate...
Laser Engravers
Its fun learning how to use technology to create new projects. It’s what drives BobsCNC. So, it’s no surprise that one of the questions we often hear is if we have...
Gcode, Controllers, Grbl, Firmware Settings, and EEPROM.
Even for experienced woodworkers and hobbyists, learning to operate a CNC Router can be like moving to a foreign country. There’s a new language to learn, new customs to be...
Adjusting the Bell Everman Drive
The KL7 series CNC Routers from BobsCNC feature a Bell-Everman belt drive that virtually eliminates belt stretch and backlash on the X and Y axis. The Bell-Everman drive system employs two...
Gcode, Axes, Planes and the Evolution CNC Router
Anyone who owns or is thinking about purchasing a CNC Router needs to learn some some G-code basics . G-code is the computer language used to control the movement of a CNC. ...